Raft Trips: Lower Animas River Class II-III

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Lower Animas River 10:10 Here comes "Jed's Hole" 10:15 Go through "Split Rocks" 10:30 Watch out for "Elephant Rocks" 10:35 Bounce through "Pinball Rapid" 10:45 Enjoy scenery and snack at "Conglomerate Rock" 10:50 Marvel at the "Purple Cliffs" 11:00 Back on the river for more rafting fun 11:15 Ride through "Lunch Stop Rapids" 11:30 Take a shot at the oars ... (we'll teach you if you like) ... what a life! 12:05 Arrive at take -out 12:15 Load quality shuttle for ride back to office 12:30 Return to office and check out pictures of your ride through "Smelter" Trip, times and rapid class vary with amount of snowmelt and rain Trip Provisions • Professional, Highly Trained and Educated Guides • State -of- the -Art Self - Bailing Rafts with Footcups • All Boating Equipment • Safety Orientation and Boating Instruction • Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets - Type V • Helmet * Splash Jacket * Delicious, Fresh Meals on Full Day Trips * Unlimited Water and Lemonade * Healthy Snacks on 1/2 -Day Trips * Comfortable Camp Chairs * Camp Tables * Quality Shuttle Additional Provisions Needed (Bring Your Own or Rent Ours) • Wetsuit boots recommended all season • Wets uits /Wetsuit Boots (Recommended for April, May and June raft trips) Meeting Place: From the south and west, head _' 5 ' North on Hwy. _ XT O E 11 I M.(/O 11Y/bYAwG 550 past p Q Q Albertson's Grocery on left, through the *... b~' Mj�� wl�� intersection of 9th Street. Go another block then get into the middle turn lane (on the left is a long brown building). Turn immediately after the brown building and the large sign that says "Animas City Rock" and the smaller "Mild to Wild Rafting" sign. It is an alley way, and as you turn down, (before the large "Wine Merchant and Nature's Oasis" sign) you will see rafting buses. Our reservation /check -in office and retail store is located in the back of the long brown building. Our boat barn Is located on the river. When coming from the north, follow Hwy 550 through town and at 14th street and Burger King, veer to the right (do not go straight down to the historic district and Main Avenue). Follow Hwy 550 (also known as Camino del Rio) a few blocks past the fire station (set back from road a bit), "Back Country Experience" and "Nature's Oasis" (a natural food grocery store in the King Center. Immediately after the "Wine Merchant and Nature's Oasis" sign and parking lot, turn right down the alley way. As you turn down (before the large "King Center" sign) you will see our rafting buses. Our reservation /check -in office and retail store is located in the back of the long brown building. Our boat barn is located on the river. What to Wear and Bring Class II and III Rivers Wear quick drying clothes like nylon shorts and a swimsuit with shoes that can get wet. Old tennis shoes, Tevas or sandals with a strap around the heel (no thongs). In spring and on high water trips, wool, fleece or any synthetic garment is recommended. These materials stay warm when wet, unlike cotton which stays the temperature of the water. We have wetsuits, fleece and wetsuit boots available for rental in all sizes from small children through large adults (up to 300+ pounds). Wetsuits & wetsuit boots are recommended on Spring trips through June on rafts (being that the water is only 6 hours old, previously being snow!). Page 2 of 3 970 - 247 -5406 Free Camping National Forest is all around this area of Colorado and has lots of unimproved camping. Mild to Wild Rafting 50 Animas View Drive Durango Colorado 81301 In SW CO: 970 - 247 -4789 In Moab: 435-259-7818 Fax: 970 - 382 -0545 Inventory Reduction Sale!!! Everything in stock is 50 -70% off right now. Get yours before someone else does. Get your holiday shopping done now. Free shipping on most items! For all your Snowsports and Paddlesports Gear: Please see our online store. BOC: The Snow + River Experts Please give us feedback on our website, or if there is anything else we can do for you. http://www.boc123.com/raft/animas/animas.cfm 12/28/2006