Life At the Bottom: The Ultimate Grand Canyon Whitewater Adventure

Rating: Read 3 participant reviews Photos | Videos For information about this program please call (800) 454-5768, or enter your email address in the field below and we will contact you. - Return to previous page - Browse for programs by region - Try an advanced search If you are currently enrolled in this program, you can view the program details by logging in to your account. The mighty Colorado River and the Grand Canyon are symbols of the adventurous spirit of the Southwest. A place where geology, water and time have created one of our nation's most spectacular natural wonders. A place where the overwhelming spirit of the present is juxtaposed against the dawn of life on earth. Enjoy guided hikes to archaeological ruins, narrow canyons, waterfalls and other treasures only accessible by river. Motor rafts allow time for exploration and learning - from the canyon's incredible natural history, to the Native Americans who consider it the birthplace of humanity, to finally the heroic human saga personified by Major John Wesley Powell. Touch some of the oldest rocks found on the earth while renewing your spirit. Eight days of rafting on a 32-foot motorized raft; Class IV river with strong currents and large waves; 1-3 mile hikes in side canyons on rocky and steep trails; some bouldering, some wet hikes. Participant must be physically fit. Some upper body strength and flexible knees for frequent in and out of raft. Participants carry own gear and help set up group camp. Program in association with Northern Arizona University, offering educational Southwestern adventures for over 25 years. Itinerary Arrival Flagstaff, 1 night; coach to Grand Canyon National Park, 7 nights; coach to Flagstaff, 1 night; departure.