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29 December 2022

• 09:1109:11, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,753‎ N Off-River Books ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes information on detailed geology books, history books, etc. '''Hijacking A River - A Political History of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon''' by Jeff Ingram, Vishnu Temple Press, 2003. This is the complete story of how Grand Canyon National Park was enlarged in 1975, how the river concessionaires successfully captured river boating access for motorized tour boats and blocked Wilderness Designation for the Park by 1980. To order, visit [http://..." current
• 09:1009:10, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,350‎ N On-River Books ‎ Created page with "400px|right This chapter includes information on River Guide books, Plant books, Geology books, etc. '''Guide to the Colorado River through Grand Canyon''' Fifth Edition by Tom Martin and Duwain Whitis, Vishnu Temple Press/Rivermaps, May 2013. Buy this book at the [https://rrfw.org/catalog RRFW on-line store.] left|100px This River Guide is intended to go with the following hiking book:..." current
• 09:1009:10, 29 December 2022 diff hist +370‎ N Camp sun/shade ‎ Created page with "right|600px Click here to go to the "Boatman's Almanac" list of selected campsite sun and shade information, copyright Jeff Sorensen, with thanks to Blake Miller: [https://rrfw.org/sites/default/files/documents/GrandCanyonAlmanac_July_2000.pdf Boatman's Almanac (936 KB PDF)] Click '''here''' to return to '''Resources''' page." current
• 09:0909:09, 29 December 2022 diff hist +7,012‎ N Rental Gear Providers ‎ Created page with "There are a number of businesses that will rent all sorts of equipment to do-it-yourself river runners and assist with shuttles. For a sampling of opinions on the vendors listed below, see Web-Based Groups for details. '''River Guidebooks and Grand Canyon Book Providers:''' River Runners For Wilderness<br> PO Box 17301<br> Boulder, CO 80308<br> Click here to go to the [http://www.RRFW.org/store.php on-line store.] Vishnu Temple Press<br> PO Box 30821<br> Flagst..." current
• 09:0909:09, 29 December 2022 diff hist +504‎ N Realtime Water Flows for Grand Canyon ‎ Created page with "The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides realtime water flow data for the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. This data is typically recorded at 15 minute intervals and transmitted on-line every 1 to 4 hours, depending on the data relay technique used. You can see the USGS realtime water flow at Phantom Ranch Arizona by clicking [http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09402500 here.] 600px Click '''here''' to re..." current
• 09:0909:09, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,249‎ N Resources ‎ Created page with "'''RESOURCES'''right|300px '''Realtime Water Flows for Grand Canyon''' This chapter has a link to realtime water flows at Phantom Ranch Arizona. '''Rental Gear Providers''' This chapter includes information on rental gear providers '''Camp sun/shade''' A compilation of monthly sunrise & sunset times for campsites & cool places in Grand Ca..." current
• 09:0809:08, 29 December 2022 diff hist +3,604‎ N Human Waste Disposal ‎ Created page with "So, just what DO you do with those boxes of solid human waste? If you have rented these boxes, you return them to the folks you rented them from and they clean them out. * South Cove300px|right If you are doing this yourself, and you finish your trip at Pearce Ferry, there is a "SCAT Machine" (toilet wash out) in Meadview on the west side of the road. This machine is free to use and each box may require more than one cycle..." current
• 09:0809:08, 29 December 2022 diff hist +191‎ N The Clean-Up ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes information on '''Human Waste Disposal''', gear and boat storage. Click '''here''' to return to '''The Post Trip''' page." current
• 09:0709:07, 29 December 2022 diff hist +247‎ N Re-Entry ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes info on dealing with the loss of tribalism and a return to civilization, staying in touch (address lists), post trip dinners, getting another permit Click '''here''' to return to '''The Post Trip''' page." current
• 09:0709:07, 29 December 2022 diff hist +627‎ N The Post Trip ‎ Created page with "==The Post-Trip== 500px|right This section has information on Re-Entry and the The Clean-Up (with a subsection on Human Waste Disposal). '''Re-Entry''' This chapter includes info on dealing with the loss of tribalism and a return to civilization, staying in touch (address lists), post trip dinners, getting another permit '''The Clean-Up''' This chapter includes inform..." current
• 09:0609:06, 29 December 2022 diff hist +8,960‎ N The Take-Out ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes info on Diamond Creek open/closed times, take-out schedule, ramp etiquette, Pierce and South Cove take-outs, with info on Hoover Dam issues, and landfill info. River runners can check to see who else is taking-out at Diamond Creek by viewing the on-line [http://www.nps.gov/grca/parkmgmt/riv_mgt.htm '''Recreational Launch Calendar'''] and clicking on the appropriate launch month. '''Diamond Creek'''400px|right..."
• 09:0609:06, 29 December 2022 diff hist +22,671‎ N Emergencies ‎ Created page with "300px|right ===What To Do In An Emergency=== So what do you do when there’s an emergency? Hey, it happens. The best thing you can do is be prepared. '''River Emergencies''' The following pointers about river related emergencies include a lot of great information found in the four page paper “''Responding to Critical Situations, An Incomplete Guide to River Emergencies''” (''Boatmans Quarterly Review'', Grand Canyon River Guides, Vol..." current
• 09:0509:05, 29 December 2022 diff hist +11,511‎ N Exchanges ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes info on hikes in/out, heat, time of day, rim logistics, campsites above Phantom, Pipe Creek drop off and Phantom Exchange Schedule. 400px|right Self guided river trips in Grand Canyon are typically from 17 days to 30 days long if going all the way from Lee's Ferry to Pearce Ferry or South Cove. The entire trip length can be shortened to from 25 to 16 days or less by launching at Lee's Ferry and taking ou..." current
• 09:0509:05, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,142‎ N Getting Away From the River ‎ Created page with "rand Canyon National Park is 1.2 million acres in size. The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon allows river travelers the possibility to hike in some very wonderful places. When hiking away from the river, here are a few important things to keep in mind: Let the folks in camp know in what general direction you are headed and when to expect you to return. It's a good habit to get into, just in case... You may find the going is rough. For most of us, walking in a landsca..." current
• 09:0409:04, 29 December 2022 diff hist +14,618‎ N Hygiene and Personal Care ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes a section on How to Be Comfortable in the Canyon and a section on Skin Careright|300px '''How to Be Comfortable in the Canyon (for women and their mates)''' Special thanks to Jo Johnson with Hazel Clark Women have a higher level of need for comfort and cleanliness, in general, than men. It may not even be preference, but a necessity for avoiding yeast and urinary tract infections, skin rashes, cracking skin a..." current
• 09:0309:03, 29 December 2022 diff hist +7,291‎ N Solid Waste Management ‎ Created page with "For many first time expedition members on any multi-day trip, river or otherwise, the notion of carrying out all your human waste may be a new concept and a bit difficult to wrap your mind around. Imagine this; 26,000 people pooping 15 to 24 times and just leaving it where it lays every year in the beautiful Grand Canyon. Some of us are still around who remember when this was the norm back in the late 1960's and early 1970's. It was a mess! So you can understand why we c..." current
• 09:0209:02, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,287‎ N At Camp ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes info on arrival time in camp, departure time from camp, kitchen location set up, Solid Waste Management, sanitation including hand washing, Fires, personal campsite set-up i.e., wind blowing gear away, waiting to set up personal camp until all boat unloading and kitchen set up is done, bathing, nudity, noise (boomboxes), and Hygiene and Personal Care. 400px|right When arriving at camp, the first item of bu..."
• 09:0209:02, 29 December 2022 diff hist +3,278‎ N Group Dynamics ‎ Created page with "This chapter includes info helpful to those new to the Grand, or any river, including keeping a group functioning, and how to handle conflicts. 500px|right ==Phantom Exchanges== If your group has members leaving or joining at Phantom Ranch or else where during the trip the group dynamics can be an important consideration. Those members leaving can change the dynamics since the cliches that form amongst the trip members probably wi..." current
• 09:0109:01, 29 December 2022 diff hist +7,737‎ N Flash Floods ‎ Created page with "In the Grand Canyon, flash flooding is most common in the monsoon season of July, August, and September when the intense build up of storm clouds often occurs in the late afternoons with heavy rains. There rains may occur many miles away from the River. While flash floods during late afternoons in the monsoon season are common in the Colorado Plateau, the steep nature of the Grand Canyon can make them especially dangerous. Hiking in the cooler morning hours and finding..." current
• 09:0109:01, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,048‎ N Wind ‎ Created page with "Wind 600px|right This is something few people believe will happen to them until it does. The April and May wind really, really blows and seemingly from nowhere. The Monsoon winds, July through September, can also be amaizingly strong. If you set up a tent with the intention of taking ONE step away from it then attach it to something first such as a handy rock or put a couple of heavy rocks inside it. Better yet, don't put it up until you're going t..." current
• 09:0009:00, 29 December 2022 diff hist +10,316‎ N Rapids ‎ Created page with "600px|right This page is for discussing the various rapids in Grand Canyon and how to navigate them. The first thing to remember in Grand Canyon is you have the ability to scout almost every rapid you will run, with few exceptions. The second thing to remember is everything changes! Water levels change throughout the day, changing available runs in the rapids. Side streams flash, rearranging the rocks in a rapid. When in doubt, stop, get..."
• 08:5908:59, 29 December 2022 diff hist +683‎ N After a Flip or Swim ‎ Created page with "450px|right One of the things not to be overlooked is rescuing your inner space after a flip or a swim. Just as important as getting a swimmer out of the river, it is important for the group to regroup to make sure everyone is okay after a swim or raft flip. Folks may need time to pull them selves together, pull on dry clothing, or simply have a cup of ...tea. The same goes for regrouping after a major rapid that has everyone anxious....."
• 08:5708:57, 29 December 2022 diff hist +3,909‎ N Medical Issues ‎ Created page with "Hear are some on-the-river medical issues to remember. Watch the NPS orientation video regarding snakes, scorpions and other critters. They can get on your boat! Some trips will identify a Medical Manager. This person should be aware of any unusual medical conditions trip members may have, such as allergies requiring Epinephrine-pens, or diabetes requiring insulin, to name a few. This person should know what is in the major medical kit. You should know what's in ther..." current
• 08:5708:57, 29 December 2022 diff hist +3,451‎ N If you are the Rescuer ‎ Created page with "Here are some things to consider if you are the rescuer This is a team journey. You may not be the person rowing the boat, but your looking around at other boats during rapid runs is very helpful to your boat rower. You may be the first person, or the ONLY person, to see a fellow traveler go into the water. Tell others, blow your whistle, and make sure others become alerted to the situation. The boatman directs the rescue activities for their boat. There may be rapids..." current
• 08:5608:56, 29 December 2022 diff hist +5,431‎ N If your Boat Flips… ‎ Created page with "What about if your boat flips? 300px|rt You may not experience flipping a raft on your journey, but you might. You might encounter another trip that has flipped a raft or is having some other river-related safety issue. How you and your trip respond to these situations may save a life or at the least, make someone else’s trip more enjoyable. You will be rescued, but many rescues are self-rescues, so take responsibility for yourself a..."
• 08:5608:56, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,640‎ N Flip Lines ‎ Created page with "Various ropes or straps may be attached to your dory, raft or cataraft for different uses. Here we discuss '''Belly Bands''', '''Tag Lines''' and '''Flip Lines'''. A '''Belly Band''' is a rope or strap attached to a raft, dory or inflatable kayak that helps anyone get on top of the watercraft in the event of a flip. This rope or strap generally runs from oar-lock to oar-lock under the boat (the belly). It is typically snugged tight against the bottom of the boat to not..."
• 08:5508:55, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,492‎ N If you fall in the water… ‎ Created page with "400px|rightHere are a couple of things to think about if you fall in the water… You may find yourself overboard. While clearly you might like to stay in the boat, that doesn’t always happen. The folks in the boat will do well to remember RETHROG. Reach-Throw-Row-Go as the preferred order of retrieval. The boatman will direct rescue from their boat; do what they say. To be pulled into the boat, expect to be grabbed by the should..." current
• 08:5408:54, 29 December 2022 diff hist +765‎ N Staying Together ‎ Created page with "Some trips will establish a boat running order and, depending on experience, some may not. Some trips will designate a point or lead boat to take the lead, and a sweep boat to come along last. The point boat is any boat that knows where lunch is, where the camp for the night is, and where the pull-in for scouting rapids and or visiting attraction sites is. The sweep boat should have the satellite phone if the group has one, and the major first aid kit. The sweep boa..."
• 08:5408:54, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,201‎ N While on the water… ‎ Created page with "Besides just taking photos and watching the canyon go by, here are a couple of things to rememmber while on the water… Avoid entanglement. Avoid loose lines and loops in or on the boat. Tend the lines and keep them tight. Don't tie yourself in. Keep the boat's straps buckled and shipshape. Double check your tie-downs - tie down everyday as if you expect to flip. Last minute distractions can lead to missing gear in the morning tie-down. If you get on a boat to remove..." current
• 08:5308:53, 29 December 2022 diff hist +813‎ N Hand Held Radios ‎ Created page with "What about Hand Held Radios? Some river trips will bring small hand held radios to communicate from boat to boat. Other trips will not want to bring them at all. If your group brings handheld radios, they can be used when the group is spread out to coordinate head count and activities by radio. Remember, there are a number of areas where the river twists and turns, and hand held radio communication is limited. In stretches of the river that are open, if the group is..." current
• 08:5308:53, 29 December 2022 diff hist +884‎ N Whistles ‎ Created page with "o what about Whistles? A whistle is a good tool as it allows you to signal to other river runners around you at a distance greater then the human voice can carry, especially around loud whitewater. A small cord can be used to attach a whistle to your PFD, and should be attached in such a way so that you can get to it with one hand. A whistle blast typically means there’s a person in the water, and/or a boat flip. It’s a heads-up signal asking everyone to look arou..." current
• 08:5208:52, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,760‎ N Hand Signals ‎ Created page with "Hand signals are worth knowing and should be practiced before you need them in a rescue situation. Your trip should agree on a sign language at the start of your trip. If you have comments or additions, mention them. Here is a list of possible hand signals. Not all trips will use all of these. 1. '''Point to safety'''. If you see a rock or a hole or the best run through a rapid, point at the best route, not the danger. 2. '''Are You OK? - I'M OK''' - Pat yourself on..."
• 08:5208:52, 29 December 2022 diff hist +911‎ N River Signals ‎ Created page with "Communicating on the river without using your voice is an important skill, and should be reviewed at the start of your trip. There are various signaling techniques, including using '''Hand Signals''' , '''Whistles''' and '''Hand Held Radios''' . Your group should agree on what certain signals mean. This section covers some basic signals. Your group may modify these signals, but be consistent within your group, and..." current
• 08:5208:52, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,642‎ N On the Trip Training ‎ Created page with "You might ask yourself who needs 'On the Trip Training'? We all do. At the put-in, you might want to practice hauling yourself onto a boat using a safety line. Know where the rescue throw-bag is on the boat if your trip uses them. Practice un-clipping it and preparing for a throw before an emergency occurs, including practicing throwing the bag. Practice a few throws to someone in the water or standing near you on the beach to get the feel for force and distance. Eve..." current
• 08:5108:51, 29 December 2022 diff hist +5,538‎ N Life Jackets ‎ Created page with "'''What about Life Jackets?''' One of the most important aspects of river safety is your life jacket. All life jackets, also called Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), will be inspected by Grand Canyon National Park Rangers at the Lee’s Ferry put-in. '''Closely!''' Before we go any farther, here are the Grand Canyon National Park regulations on life jackets from the [http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Noncommercial_River_Trip_Regulations.pdf Non-Commercial..." current
• 08:5108:51, 29 December 2022 diff hist +678‎ N Who is in charge? ‎ Created page with "400px|rightSo just who is in charge of River Safety? Well, the boatman is in charge of the boat, behaviors on the boat, and rescues from the boat. In a coordinated rescue, the Trip Leader or River Rescue Leader is in charge. Some trips identify the River Rescue Leader at Lee’s Ferry. Some trips don't think this is needed, due to the level of experience on their trip. The River Rescue Leader should be carrying the major rescue gear. Ultim..." current
• 08:5008:50, 29 December 2022 diff hist +588‎ N What to Expect Tomorrow ‎ Created page with "right|400px "SO what are we doing tomorrow?" is a good question for someone to ask every night during dinner. River safety starts with a brief review of the days events, and a brief discussion of what's going to happen tomorrow. A discussion of the next days river plans includes such things as rapids to run, places to see, possible hikes, lunch spot plans and next day camp options. A little evening pre-planning can set the foundati..." current
• 08:4908:49, 29 December 2022 diff hist +3,224‎ N River Safety ‎ Created page with "'''RIVER SAFETY''' River safety on a multi-week river trip is one of the most important aspects of an enjoyable Grand Canyon river trip. The Colorado River through Grand Canyon is different than most other rivers and some safety techniques may be particularly applicable to the Grand. The rapids you will encounter are generally friendly to swimmers but the Colorado is such a big cold river that it is often hard to get to someone quickly. The shore is usually a long wa..."
• 08:4908:49, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,961‎ N Bow-line Safety ‎ Created page with "ow-line Safety 500px|right One of the important things to do on a river trip is to be sure your boat is securely tied to shore when no one is in the boat. These boats tied up at the popular Havasu pull-in are tying up to the rocky cliff behind the camera. These bow lines are a real hazard for people walking on the shore past these boats. Try to keep your bow line tied low to the ground to decrease the potential for someone to st..."
• 08:4808:48, 29 December 2022 diff hist +1,745‎ N Safety Orientation ‎ Created page with "Most river trips will conduct some sort of safety orientation at the Lee's Ferry put-in. This important aspect of the river trip may be easy to skip since the Lee's Ferry Ranger orientation takes up so much time and everyone is eager to get on the river. Do not underestimate the importance of this orientation. A ten minute review of safety before you push away from the ramp may save a life...yours. Some things to cover are: Where is the major first aid kit? Where is..." current
• 08:4708:47, 29 December 2022 diff hist +2,032‎ N On The Water ‎ Created page with "right|500px This chapter includes info on the first day '''Safety Orientation''', '''River Safety''' , '''trip to trip logistics''', daily travel distance, daily end of day briefings about next day activities, '''Rapids''', '''Bow-line Safety''', what if your boat gets away, moonlight floats, scouting, Ferry angle discussion, face your danger..." current
• 08:4708:47, 29 December 2022 diff hist +3,499‎ N The Put-In ‎ Created page with "600px|right Lee's Ferry Arizona is the start for river trips traveling the full length through Grand Canyon. Lee's Ferry is in northeastern Arizona, located roughly 14 miles downstream from Glen Canyon Dam and Page Arizona. Follow the signs to Lee's Ferry from Marble Canyon Arizona on Highway 89A. The boat ramp is at the end of the pavement. There's typically a lot happening at the ramp, and there's not a lot of r..." current
• 08:4608:46, 29 December 2022 diff hist +4,675‎ N The Trip ‎ Created page with "==The Trip== 300px|right500px|right This section covers issues that you will encounter on your journey through Grand Canyon. Topics include '''The Put-In''' (with subsection on '''Safety Orientation'''), '''On The Water''' (with subsections on '''Safety Orientation''', '''River Safety''', and Rap..."
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