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Join
us May through September for 1 - 5 day adventures down
the Colorado, Green and Yampa Rivers.
SPLORE has run accessible rafting adventures for thousands
of clients for more than 30 years. All rafting trips are
lead by Utah licensed river guides and include staff and
volunteer support, pre-trip orientation meetings, meals,
rafting and safety equipment.
One-day trips take place on the daily sections of the
Colorado and Green Rivers.
Two-day trips take place on the Colorado River through
the Fisher Towers section and Westwater Canyon.
3 - 5 day trips take place through Canyonlands National
Park on the Colorado River, the Gates of Lodore on the
Green River, or Dinosaur National Park on the Yampa River.
To sign up for the Rafting activities or for more
information such
as available dates, pricing, and minimum number of participants,
click on the Sign Up / Contact Us link to the left of
this page.
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"SPLORE has shown me that a person like myself
with multiple handicaps can still participate in
most of the activities on the river trips.
It has helped me to overcome some of my fears and
given me confidence to do more with my life."
- SPLORE participant |
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Fisher Towers
Whether you paddle, swim, or float down this
section of the Colorado River, you will enjoy incredible
sights, sounds and sensations. Enjoy sweeping views of
fiery canyon walls, snow-capped mountains, and the unique
sandstone spires of the Fisher Towers. Four moderate
rapids, Professor, Ida, Cloudburst, and White's, will
provide plenty of whitewater excitement.
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Ruby & Horsethief Canyon
Come and enjoy the unique wild-life, geology and history that are distinctive to this stretch of the Colorado River. This class II stretch begins near the town of Loma, Colorado, just outside of the Utah border. Ruby and Horsethief Canyon are home to numerous birds of prey including Golden and Bald Eagles, Red Tail Hawks and Peregrine Falcons. |
| At the Black Rocks Campsite, you will see the
geological phenomenon known as a schist, a highly
polished and extremely uncommon black rock dating
back 1.25 billion years. This leisurely stretch
can be run either on a raft or canoe. 3-4 day trips
start at the Ruby & Horsethief Canyon put-in
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Westwater Canyon
Hang on for the ride of your life as you run one of the most exciting stretches of white-water on the Colorado River! During the trip you'll have plenty of time to view the canyon's wildlife and enjoy the scenery. The trip starts with a swift float past the historic "Miner's Cabin." |
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| The excitement builds as you approach the Little Delores rapids, where the river narrows and is surrounded by towering black gneiss and granite cliffs. The last six miles include ten Class III-IV rapids with names like Big Hummer, Funnel Falls, Skull and Sock-It-To-Me. This is a trip where you're guaranteed to experience great white-water action! |
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Specialty/National Park Trips
Enjoy a five-day rafting adventure through one of Utah's spectacular National Parks. Trip options include Cataract Canyon through Canyonlands National Park on the Colorado River, and either the Gates of Lodore on the Green River or through Dinosaur National Monument on the Yampa River. These trips are available once a year, upon request, through a Special Populations Permit issued by the National Park Service. |
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"The adaptive seating and volunteer support provided
by SPLORE allows people with mild to severe disabilities
to experience float trips and rides on the rapids.
By challenging the physical element of the outdoors,
people with MS feel renewed to continue their fight
against this devastating illness."
- Former Program Coordinator
Utah State Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis
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SPLORE is a Utah based non-profit organization
that specializes in providing life-changing outdoor recreation
experiences to children and adults with disabilities and special
needs. SPLORE ran its first accessible rafting program during
the summer of 1977 and for more than 30 years, has served over
30,000 individuals with disabilities as well as their family
members, friends & care providers.
SPLORE | 880 East 3375 South | SLC, UT 84106 | 801.484.4128
| fax 801.484.4177 | info@splore.org |
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