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For the second summer in a row, Echo Canyon River Expeditions and GARNA have come together to offer an interpretive raft trip on the Arkansas River – Bighorn Sheep Canyon, between Salida and Canon City, Colorado. This unique raft excursion offers an interpretive element as Susan J. Tweit, renowned Naturalist, will join us as we navigate a gentle section of whitewater. Susan J. Tweit is a plant biologist and award-winning author, speaker, and teacher. She is the winner of the Colorado Book Award, the EDDIE, and the Colorado Author’s League Award; among many other accomplishments. Susan resides in Salida, CO.
A carpool will leave from Salida around 12:00 pm to arrive at Echo Canyon at 12:45 pm on Sunday, July 26. Expect to be floating for 2-3 hours; on-river time will be contingent on river flows.
Although this is a quieter section of class II and possibly class III whitewater, please wear multiple layers of all quick drying clothing and secure footwear that can get wet. We suggest bringing an unbreakable water bottle. Bring dry clothes to change into after the trip. Feel free to bring binoculars, but please realize that even on a gentle class II section of river we will sometimes see splashes. Cameras are only recommended if they are waterproof.
The planned trip is in Bighorn Sheep Canyon from Saltlick to Browns Landing. (If we are seeing high water flows then we move this trip upstream by 11 miles). The exact location of the trip will be determined closer to the date based on river conditions and preliminary scouting. The trip size is limited to just 28 adults (4 rafts maximum), and participants can choose to either paddle or hang on as Echo Canyon guides maneuver the rafts.
Trip Includes
GARNA member price per adult: $74 (must have promo code at time of booking – if you are a GARNA member and have not received this code, please email or call the office 719-539-5106)
This trip is for adults only. Don’t delay, this trip filled up fast last year!
GARNA non member price per adult: $84
Because of the collaboration and support of Echo Rafting, the special GARNA member cost is only $74 per person. GARNA will receive nearly $30 of that as a donation. Have fun and help GARNA fund education and experiences pertaining to the Arkansas River Valley.
Please contact the GARNA office at info@garna.org or 719-539-5106 with any questions.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
