Photo Journal: Colorado River through Cataract Canyon
July 13, 2022
Reading is fun, but what’s more exciting than looking through photos from a trip and feeling like you are there? Follow our photo journal journey on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon, with local Utah photographer, Chris Whitaker. From boat rigging to rapid running, beach fun, and delicious food; this trip created memories to last a lifetime.
Day 1
After taking a 90-minute ride, we put in at the Potash Boat Ramp just outside Moab, Utah.
Our guides and drivers work quickly to get the rafts into the water and rigged to head downstream. And then we’re off!
From there we floated on glassy smooth water. We start to transition from our busy lives to the sweet, slow pace of life on the river.
Either on 18-foot oar rigs, captained by our four guides; Susan, Jack, Ellie, and Garrison.
Or on stand up paddleboards which allowed us the freedom to explore a little farther.
We also tried out the double ducky…
Which didn’t always want to stay upright.
For lunch, the guides tied all of the boats together to make a barge, and our meal was prepared and served while floating downriver.
Day 2
On our second day, we hiked to thousand year-old petroglyphs and pictographs across from Lathrop Canyon.
Guests on Holiday trips have the opportunity to meet folks from around the world, often finding similarities in their backgrounds and interests. Getting to know everyone over the course of the trip is often a highlight for both guides and guests.
At camp guests spent their time lounging around.
Or attempting a reverse back flip onto the boats.


Day 3


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Day 4

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Day 5
As the trip comes to a close, everyone soaks up the scenery and reflects on the trip’s highlights during the last few miles.
The view of Hite Crossing Bridge backed by the Henry Mountains signifies the trip coming to a close.
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