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1st Departure:
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03.15.2009
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Provider:
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Raft Masters
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Destination:
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North America > USA > Colorado > Arkansas River
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Duration:
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5 hours
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Skill Level:
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Expert
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You will arrive at our Canon City office, 2315 East Main St., directly across the highway from McDonalds at about 12:45, where you will be greeted by our friendly staff. Then sign waivers, check-in, and take care of any outstanding financial matters. At check-in take the opportunity to decide if you are going to take advantage of our free wetsuit, splash jacket, and river boot use. Get changed in our new spacious dressing rooms and lock up your stuff in your car or in our lockers. DON'T take your car keys on the river! We will then fit you with a life jacket and a helmet. Let's get to the river! We'll transport you to the river in one of our vans or busses, give you a thorough safety talk and paddling instructions before your adventure begins. You will have a short float to get to know your guide and practice your paddle stroke before the river disappears into the 1100 foot gorge. You'll be surrounded by incredible views and swirling white water. You and your crew will navigate class IV and V rapids like Sunshine Falls, Sledge Hammer, and Boat Eater. Soon the water will calm and you will find yourself floating back into Canon City. There you will rendezvous with a Raft Masters' vehicle which will transport you a short distance back to our headquarters. Once you have returned to Raft Masters, check-in your rafting equipment, take a warm shower, and change into your warm clothes. Then join us in the gift shop to check out your action-packed photos and to listen to the wild stories of the day. Also you will have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs for yourself or a friend or family member who couldn't make the trip.