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• 09:37, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs uploaded File:GC Stats 2015 Delagarza Data.JPG
• 09:37, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page File:GC Stats 2015 Delagarza Data.JPG
• 09:35, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page You WON The Lottery? Ok, now fill in the River Permit Application (Created page with "So you WON THE LOTTERY? Congratulations! right|400px Now what? More Class VI logistics of course. You will immediately need to fill out some paperwork and PAY $400 (16 person trip) or $200 (8 person trip) to claim your launch date. Once you have paid your fees and been awarded the launch date, you have some work to do... You will need to figure out what kind of trip you want to do, who gets to go on your trip, and what kind of waterc...")
• 09:33, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs uploaded File:GRCA Main Gate with child 2004.jpg
• 09:33, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page File:GRCA Main Gate with child 2004.jpg
• 09:24, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs uploaded File:Tide Table P. Gormley August 2021.jpg
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• 09:21, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs uploaded File:Stuck boats at Hot Na Na.jpg
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• 09:19, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs uploaded File:GlenCanyonDam.jpg
• 09:19, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page File:GlenCanyonDam.jpg
• 09:13, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page Noncommercial River Trip Regulations (Created page with "The JUNE 6, 2019, Noncommercial River Trip Regulations (NCOR's) are [https://rrfw.org/RGCwiki/images/3/36/Noncommercial_River_Trip_Regulations_June_2019.pdf here.] You can also find them at the Grand Canyon National Park web site [http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Noncommercial_River_Trip_Regulations.pdf here.] You should also have a copy of the Commercial River Running Operating Requirements (COR's). You can download the 2019 COR's [https://rrfw.org/RGCwiki/...")
• 09:12, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page Master Gear Check List (Created page with "400px|right See Who Is Going to Go? for what info you will need to make a trip participant list. See Rivergear for a Master Gear Check list See First Aid Kits for a medical form (at the bottom of the page) See Food Preferences for a Food Questionnaire. See Itineraries for possible itineraries.")
• 09:12, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page NPS Contacts (Created page with "This chapter includes information on Grand Canyon National Park phone numbers that River Runners will find helpful. If you are on the river and have an emergency AND a satellite phone, the Emergency NPS Dispatch number is (928) 638-7911. Cell phones do not work on the river. The South Rim Park Dispatch number is (928) 638-7805, Lee’s Ferry Ranger is (928) 355-2232, and the Meadview Ranger Station is (928) 564-2918. Here http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload...")
• 09:11, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page Appendices (Created page with "'''APPENDICES''' '''NPS Contacts''' This chapter includes information on Grand Canyon National Park phone numbers that River Runners will find helpful. '''Master Gear Check List''' This chapter includes a Master Gear Check list '''Noncommercial River Trip Regulations''' This chapter includes the latest Non-Commercial (and Commercial) River Trip Regulations.")
• 09:11, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page Web-Based Groups (Created page with "This chapter includes information on web based groups of river runner enthusiasts. There are many web based groups for river runners. Yahoo has a Groups department, where such groups exist. One such group, where you can share information with river runners with a wealth of Grand Canyon experience, is at [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rafting_Grand_Canyon/ Rafting_Grand_Canyon] Some other River Relater Yahoogroups include: [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gcpba/ Gran...")
• 09:11, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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://...")
• 09:10, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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:...")
• 09:10, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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.")
• 09:09, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:09, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:09, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:08, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:08, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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.")
• 09:07, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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.")
• 09:07, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:06, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:06, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:05, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:05, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:04, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:03, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:02, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:02, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:01, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:01, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:00, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:59, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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.....")
• 08:57, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:57, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:56, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:56, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:55, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:54, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page Boat Order (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...")
• 08:54, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:53, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:53, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:52, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:52, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")
• 08:52, 29 December 2022 RiverRunnersForWilderness talk contribs created page 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...")