As spring run off began so did our outing
on one of the most popular stretches of river in the state. If the river
could speak it would tell you that she see's about three hundred thousand,
rafters and kayakers through a five month summer season. This has made
this particular stretch of water the most used in the United States.
All for good reason, and mostly because these stretches contain consistant
rapids for miles of river way.
Time to get wet!
The lower right portion of "Zoom Floom"
If desiring solitude, the area is not
for you. Plan on seeing many other outfitters and rafters on any short
outing. Kayakers alike will find that they can often be run over by
rafters.
Smiling, this groupp has just completed,
"Pinball", a class three rapid entering Browns Canyon.
The river is good to all who come, making
their time memorable. Plan on getting wet no matter what stretch of
water one runs. From the first timmer to the season veteran, all will
walk away smiling.
Near the end of the trip, "Toilet
Bowl" offers the last bit of excitement before the pull out.
Between rapids, the views are relaxing
and offer visions of eagles, big horn sheep, rock out croppings and
canyon walls.
Our young guide, Shawn Folkerts,
with youthful energies pulls a back flip off the rocks.
On certan stretches of the Arkansas
river, the experienced will be challenged by class IV rapids, like The
Numbers, and The Narrows. During run off, (May 20 - June 30th, season
depending) plan on bigger more challenging conditions and new obstacles
that can leave one swimming to shore.
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written and photographed by Phillips, May 2003, who has rafted
down the Arkansas on several occasions. All information regarding
people visits, rapid names, loactions was provided by four corners rafting.
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NOTES AND DIRECTIONS:
There are many guide
companies that run this area of river. Some employ up to ninety
guides a season. We found the guides at Four Corners Rafting to
be not only well versed on their river but knowledgeable about the
area, making the trip an all around enjoyable adventure for anyone
who visits. They provide one with all the gear, and follow safety
guidelines that are beyond standard. We recommend them.
Company Name:
Four Corners Rafting: http://www.fourcornersrafting.com email: jim@fourcornersrafting.com
Location: 10 miles south of Buena Vista Colorado in a little town
called Nathrop. Call 1-800-332-7238
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