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01-09-2013, 03:05 PM #1
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So I finally got my opportunity! I've always wanted to row a boat down the GC. A few weeks ago a spot opened up on a private, and my retainer check was in the mail even before I hung up the phone :-) We launch March 18th at 11AM and pull out at Pierce Ferry on April 8th! Woohoo! Have a great itinerary of hiking 8-12 slot canyons during the passage too! The cool thing about the trip is that total out of pocket shouldn't exceed $1500 (inclusive of food, boat and gear rental, libations and shuttle service). I'm psyched to finally get to row the whole river, and psyched to be going with an awesome group of folks!
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01-09-2013 03:05 PM # ADS
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01-09-2013, 05:33 PM #2
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congrats!!
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01-09-2013, 10:08 PM #3
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I am so happy for you Bo!
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01-10-2013, 03:56 AM #4
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Congratulations Bo!
Some people "go" through life and other people "grow" through life. -Robert Holden
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01-15-2013, 07:17 AM #5
Thanks guys! Here is a picture of the boat I'll be rowing down The Grand! Fun stuff!
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01-15-2013, 07:47 AM #6
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Very cool! I look forward to the TR.
wade
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wnorton @ Southern, UT
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01-15-2013, 08:17 AM #7
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01-18-2013, 06:13 PM #8
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Awesome Bo. Trip of a lifetime!
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02-01-2013, 06:28 AM #9
And I thought we might eat well?!
March 18th: Breakfast: Bagels/Cream cheese/fruit (Moe does)
3 pkgs. Bagels, 2 pkgs. Cream cheese, 1 pkg. pre cooked bacon, 3 dozen Eggs, juice
Lunch: Sammies (all staples in lunch box)
2 loaves bread, mayo, mustard, pickles, pepperoncini, 2 lbs. sliced Turkey, 1 lb. sliced Roast beef, 1 lb. sliced Ham, 1 lb. sliced Cheddar cheese, 1 lb. sliced Swiss cheese, 1 head lettuce,
3 tomatoes,3 avocadoes, 1 red onion, Pringles, cookies
Dinner: Herb Chicken (day 1)
Appetizers: Salad: mixed greens for 16, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 can garbanzo beans, pumpkin seeds, croutons, dressing
16 Chicken Breast, garlic and herb marinara, long grain/wild rice for 16
Dessert: Chocolate cake Frozen (2)
March 19th: Breakfast: Bacon/Eggs/fruit
3 dozen Eggs, 3 lbs. Bacon, 1 bag Granola, 1 box milk, 2 pkgs. Bagels, 1 pkg. cream cheese, frozen juice
Lunch: Hummus/Pita bread
Pre made Hummus for 16, 2 pkgs. Pita bread, 1 lb. sliced Swiss cheese, 1 lb. sliced Cheddar cheese, 1 head lettuce, 3 tomatoes, 2 red bells, 2 green bells, 1 bag baby carrots, chips
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02-01-2013, 06:35 AM #10
Itinerary for those that may be interested?
Day # Date Daily Itinerary Camp Rowing Miles Camping Option 2 Hikes Technical Canyons Scout Issues/Ideas CHANGE NOTES -1 16-Mar Meet at Flagstaff at ??? ???
Eat at ??? and stay ???0 17-Mar Meet ??? to ride shuttle to Lee's Ferry. Rig rafts. Dinner at Marble Canyon Lodge boater's camp or lodge 0 Cathedral (3), if time permits How do we shuttle people from Lee's up to Marble Canyon and back? 1 18-Mar Ranger briefing at 9am then launch at 11am. Due to late start, may not have time for dayhikes - but possible hikes are Jackass (8) and Soap (11) Hot Na Na (16.7L) 17 Soap (11.3R) Jackass (8) or Soap (11) Removed 13 Mile Ledge as camp option, this is a low water camp (note: I have a question in to Tom Martin to find out what constitutes "low water" in his guidebook.)
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02-01-2013, 10:22 AM #11
Nice dude! Really happy for you and sounds like an amazing trip with good food! I know your shoulder was bugging ya a while back, hopefully that gets itself all sorted out before you have to row everyday. :)
Your safety is not my responsibility.
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02-01-2013, 06:03 PM #12
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Take LOTS of pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! March 18th to April 7th.... no contact Bo days. Bummer! Have fun! Pictures of Bo when I went with him through the GC.
http://www.zionnational-park.com/ima...m2/index37.htm
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02-08-2013, 07:28 AM #13
39 days and counting! Yee-Haw! Similar boat, hopefully similar re-inactment at Crystal??!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxKF0SLUc3Q
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02-08-2013, 08:20 AM #14
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Bo, I'm a 4* certified paddler (4 star BCU kayaker) from the Pacific Northwest and I'm very familiar with extreme conditions. With that being said, that launch out of the whole would require me to clean out the drysuits. :)
We anxiously await the photos of your journey.
Wade
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02-08-2013, 12:09 PM #15
take a waterproof camera and extra batteries - one that has s sports mode, or better yet, the ability to manually set a focus zone (e.g., my Lumix TS20)
I did a 220 mile 10 day trip in the early 1980s - I had a waterproof camera (Fujica HD) for action shots on the water, and carried my Canon SLR stuff in an ammo box (painted white to relfect the heat of the sun) - I also carried the ammo box on one side hike that had a lot of wading - I brought an extra shoulder strap for the ammo box
Your best scenic photos will be from the hikes when you hike above the canyon floor
make sure that you waterproof camera is on a lanyard
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02-08-2013, 12:16 PM #16
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02-08-2013, 05:56 PM #17
The GoPro continues to do great, but you'll need the right mounting positions to portray the real scale of things. The helmet mount is popular but often produces very shaky footage, plus it sits so high up on the helmet that you may not get the real scale of how big the rapids really were. @Alex does pretty well at mounting it on a tripod on his boat. You can see the crew and the boat compared to the size of the river.
Then of course the occasional frame mount, then hand held, maybe even mounted to the oars for a few shots
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02-08-2013, 07:55 PM #18
Awesome! I really want to do that some day.
Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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02-08-2013, 08:57 PM #19
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02-10-2013, 02:29 PM #20
I know what you mean. I went over today and picked up my boat and assembled the frame and put the boat together, then took it to the lake. 35 days to launch. I'm going to try to rig a post off the frame to mount the GoPro. The boat is a modified Jacks Plastics 16' cataraft. The frame has been narrowed as to make it creek capable. It's about a 5' beam. I think if I can mount a post next to my seat it might work?
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