Category Archives: Cataract Canyon Rafting
Friday, April, 26, 2013
by Julie Trevelyan Where can you find the funnest, most rapid-y whitewater rafting in the springtime? Or the most classic views of southwestern canyon country scenery? How about water that begs to be played on in inflatable kayaks? On one of these four river trips, with Holiday! Each trip offers something unique and not-to-be-missed. Yampa River … Read more
Monday, February, 4, 2013
by Julie Trevelyan If you feel like getting onto the river with a group of women who all like to stretch out with yoga moves, Holiday has some perfect rafting trips to check out. For 2013, Holiday’s Women’s Rafting Trips head out on Lodore, the Salmon River Canyons, and Cataract Canyon. There’s no stress as you … Read more
Friday, November, 16, 2012
Dear Holiday, I just returned from your 5 day Colorado River trip through Cataract Canyon trip, and would like to share some thoughts with you. First of all, the trip was fantastic. Rick Coriell and Matt worked their butts off literally from sunrise to sunset to ensure a pleasurable experience for all. Rick, in addition … Read more
Monday, November, 5, 2012
This blog post was originally published in June of 2009 just after John returned from his early season May Cataract Canyon trip. As you begin to make your plans for the 2013 season, it’s a great reminder to consider the early season. High water, fewer folks on the river, warm days and cooler nights. The … Read more
Friday, November, 2, 2012
I feel I have to drop a quick line to express our thanks to Holiday River Expeditions for the wonderful work your people did to make our trip truly exceptional. It is rare these days that things exceed expectations but and we had a fantastic time. I would especially like to thank Sean and Julian … Read more
Friday, September, 14, 2012
We called several times with questions as to what to bring, etc. and found the Holiday representative who answered the phone to be friendly and very helpful. Our guides, Russ Sly and Derek Farr, were amazing. They kept it fun, safe and made it a memorable trip for us. We had to start 17 miles … Read more
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012
by Julie Trevelyan Uniquely Holiday River Expeditions Looking to enhance your river rafting vacation? A river trip should always be fun. At Holiday River Expeditions, innovations specific to the company ensure what we believe are the best river trips out there. Check out these top five things about Holiday River Expeditions that make our river … Read more
Wednesday, September, 5, 2012
“Hey, Susan!” I smile, already rolling my eyes; I know what’s coming next. “Quit playing with your dinghy!!” Meet Brin Finnigan, everyone. Company leader, expert boatman, smart aleck. This is the rote greeting I receive every time I meet Brin and his group of rafts on Lake Powell at the end of their Cataract Canyon … Read more
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012
By Peta Owens-Liston Hiking up to the Maze District from the Colorado River Even hot, sweaty men like this Doll House. As do the hot, sweaty women. Of course the “dolls” on the Doll House hike dwarf us, like we are the miniature play things and not them. These towering and bulbous “rock-doll” pinnacles populate … Read more
Friday, August, 24, 2012
The guides we had up in Idaho, Molly & Russ, are absolutely great. This is the second time I have have had them as guides and I learn things from them and I have been guiding my own canoe expeditions for 20-years. The food was over the top…wonderful and more than enough to go around … Read more