Here is some helpful information about our Lodore Canyon river rafting expeditions which will prepare you for an
unforgettable experience in Dinosaur National Monument.
Meeting Place and Time
7:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn,
3200 S. Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80477. Please call the direct reservation line: (970) 870-9000. Dry bags for your personal gear will be available from your drivers after 7:00 a.m.
The sooner we get going, the sooner the fun begins!
Look for your Adventure Bound driver guides wearing blue Adventure Bound polo shirts.
Optional Meeting Places (by prior arrangement)
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 300 S. State Highway 13, Craig, Colorado, 81625. Phone: (970)-824-4000.
Old Victory Hotel, U.S. Highway 40, P.O. Box 163, Maybell Colorado, 81640. Phone: (970) 272-3773.
What Happens Next?
Once you've been given a large dry bag, you'll need to pack just about everything in it. Leave out things you might need during the day,
like sunscreen, a hat, camera, rainwear, etc. These items can be carried in a small pack for easy access during the day.
We'll then load up and head for the launch point — the "Gates of Lodore" — about a 3-hour drive. We'll make one stop along the way in Craig,
Colorado, where you can buy beverages and snacks for your trip, and take care of any "last minute business." (Note: beverages in cans are best.)
When you arrive at the Gates of Lodore (at an elevation of 5,375 ft.), your river guides will greet you and transfer your dry bags and beverages
to the rafts. You will be fitted with a life jacket and asked to listen carefully to an important orientation and safety presentation. Then away we go!!
Each day is spent anticipating the whitewater and enjoying the serenity of the Green River, playing in inflatable kayaks,
stopping for lunch, taking swim breaks and hikes. As evening approaches we'll find our Park Service-designated campsite, set up camp, and later sit down to a fine
dinner prepared by your guides.
Come morning, your guides will have hot coffee ready and a tempting hot breakfast to help stir you out of your tent. Then it's time to pack up and hit the
river for another day of Lodore excitement!
All good things must come to an end, so after traveling 44 river miles together, the time comes to bid farewell to your river guides and new friends alike.
Once we land at the Split Mountain boat ramp, we'll load your dry bags on the van, and take off for the 3-hour ride back to Steamboat Springs.
There's a refreshment stop along the way, so you might want to keep some cash handy. We return to Steamboat Springs by approximately 7:30 p.m.
We're looking forward to seeing you. Please call if we can answer any questions. Thank you for choosing Adventure Bound River Expeditions!
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