Ruby-Horsethief-Westwater canyons trip - 2 raft spots open

[TJ]

Ruby-Horsethief-Westwater canyons trip August 23-27:

I have a Colorado River BLM permit and trip through Ruby-Horsethief-Westwater canyons going August 23-27. Also have rides from the KC area available. Have 3 rafts & a full contingent of kayakers going right now. We could use a couple more rafts. Dave Reid and I have done numerous multi-day Westwater trips over the years in case you need another opinion. I'm adding 2 more upstream canyons and some awesome side canyon hiking to the trip. Westwater Canyon - Class IV.

Drop me a line if you are interested.
tjhittleATyahooDOTcom
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TJ Hittle

[TJ]

BUMP. Come on ACC rafters. Where are you?

[TJ]

I had a recent PM that suggested more details. Here is some more trip info:

Trip Itinerary:
ITINERARY:
Rig Day - Sunday
Day 1: Monday morning, August 23rd. - Fruita State Park & boat launch on the Colorado River, west of Grand Junction, CO. Rig, float Ruby & Horsethief Canyons (Class I-II) & camp at Mee Canyon.
Day 2: Tuesday - layover & hike day
Day 3: Wednesday - float down to Westwater BLM access.
Day 4: Thursday, August 26th - Run Westwater (Class IV); Camp at lower end - Bald Eagle or other camp option
Day 5: Friday - row out to take-out (Cisco); drive back to my Salida, CO home to unload my gear; dump porta-potti
Saturday - back to home

The 3 rafters, including me, already have the group equipment and BLM requirements settled. The trip fees are shared, like most permitted trips. Total trip fees, BLM permit fees, & food will likely be less than $100/person for the 5 days. Travel is on our own, of course.

The water level will be pretty friendly, in the 3,000cfs range. I've run Westwater at levels from 2,000-14,000cfs. 3-4k is very friendly. The hikes will be easy too.

Hope this might intrigue some strong Class IV rafters.
TJ