THE GATES OF LODORE 4-day River Trip 4-DAY RIVER TRIP

kapowder 4-DAY RIVER TRIP THE GATES OF LODORE 4-day River Trip Made with Steller

kapowder My good friend, (and photo nerd) Re, invites me to a river trip on a remote section of the Green River in the Dinosaur National Monument called... Made with Steller

kapowder Gates of Lodore A once-in-a-lifetime float trip These are them. Spoiler Alert: I decided to go. The Gates of Lodore Made with Steller

kapowder We drive to Vernal, Utah (a Dino mecca) to prepare for staging and packing our rafts with Holiday River Expeditions. Holiday River Expeditions Made with Steller

kapowder Dine-A-Ville Pink Dinosaur But first you should take an obligatory tourist photo with Dinah. Made with Steller

kapowder We made it to Holiday River Expeditions ! Now we pack. Holiday River Expeditions Made with Steller

kapowder Because the Green River awaits! Made with Steller

kapowder We were a crew of all females, guides and all! Made with Steller

kapowder It’s easy to slide into the flow of river life. Made with Steller

kapowder Here was the view from Camp 1 Made with Steller

kapowder This trip is special because the geology of the area is unmatched. 44 miles through the river canyons tells the story of eons. Made with Steller

kapowder Scoping rapids is key! Made with Steller

kapowder On day 2 we hike to a waterfall. Always a gift in the desert. Made with Steller

kapowder It was nice to freshen up a bit in the FREEZING cold water. Re took this photo! Made with Steller

kapowder Camp 2 gave us a beautiful moonrise Camp 2 and a mighty moonrise. Made with Steller

kapowder And a delicious dinner! Made with Steller

kapowder Camp 3 placed us near a pictograph hike. Made with Steller

kapowder The Mitten Park Fault rears skyward. If you like geology, this trip is for you! Made with Steller

kapowder Can you muster a headstand on Headstand Rapid? Made with Steller

kapowder Steamboat Rock Re is excited because we’re nearing the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers. Made with Steller

kapowder Confluence Of The Green And Yampa Rivers See the water mixing? Made with Steller

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kapowder Holiday River Expeditions Hope to see you out there with Holiday River Expeditions! Made with Steller

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