with Keith & Michelle Baumgard in Marble Canyon, AZ, United States
6 nights in Marble Canyon, AZ, United States
Sun Aug 11 - Sat Aug 17, 2019
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Run world-famous rapids and explore the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Hike to Elves Chasm, Deer Creek and explore Havasu Falls. Camp on cots under the stars and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience with friends, new and old.
Accommodations |
7 days 6 nights at Raft the Grand Canyon |
Meals |
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner while rafting |
Fitness |
Due to the strenuous nature of this adventure we won't be holding any fitness classes in the form of exercise but we will offer stretching after long days of rafting, meditation, and talks along the way. |
Activities |
Day Hikes |
Flights |
Flights not included |
Get an email with recommended flights for this trip. | |
Travel Insurance |
Travel insurance is mandatory and not included |
For assistance with travel insurance, contact our partner World Nomads. |
Round-trip transportation to and from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) is included on the first and last day of the trip. It takes more than 4 hours to get to the venue from the airport.
Not included: flights to/from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) and travel insurance. Guests are responsible for purchasing travel medical insurance and cancellation insurance which are also not included.
WEATHER
August Mean Max Temp: 103०
August Mean Min Temp: 75०
We never know for sure when it will rain, so even if you are taking a mid-summer trip be sure to bring a two piece rain suit!
PACKING LIST
The following list suggests items you should bring for your trip. When packing please keep in mind that:
1. You must limit your gear to 25 pounds (this is required by the flight & helicopter company).
2. Your bag should be a soft side duffle bag that is approximately 12”x13”x24” in order to fit in our 16”x33” dry bag we provide you. Our sleeping bag will also fit into this bigger dry bag with your duffel during the rafting trip.
CLOTHING ITEMS (Water clarity can vary from clear to silty. Light colored clothing can become discolored. Please pack accordingly)
PERSONAL ITEMS
OPTIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS
Arrive in Las Vegas (LAS) and travel to Marble Canyon, AZ. Meet the group & guide for an orientation meeting.
You are on own for dinner this night and breakfast the next morning. There is a small restaurant located at Marble Canyon.
A van will pick up the group in the morning and transport you to Lee’s Ferry where you will meet your guides and launch on your river trip. You will be given a boat and safety orientation by your guides.
During your adventure through the Grand Canyon you will run exciting rapids such as Hance, Granite, Hermit & Crystal, explore unique side canyons such as Elves Chasm, Deer Creek and Havasu Falls. You will camp on cots under the stars along the beaches of the river.
At Whitmore Wash, you will enjoy a scenic helicopter ride (approx. 10 minutes) up and over the canyon rim and arrive at a ranch where you will have time for a quick shower before getting on your plane which will return you to Las Vegas.
Keith and Michelle Baumgard are the dynamic duo behind My1Fit Life, One Fit Widow, and Live the List Nonprofit.
After losing her husband in 2009, Michelle became engrossed in fitness not only as a lifestyle but also as a profession. After losing 80 pounds, she decided that her love of fitness was more than just a pastime and she wanted to spend the rest of her life empowering those with loss to live their life to the fullest with the help of health and fitness. Michelle ended up leaving her corporate position to become a certified personal trainer.
Keith has been involved in fitness his entire life. Keith's degree is in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, and he enjoys studying the muscular system of the body and developing unique and effective programs. Keith started his career as a personal trainer right after college and continues to work with clients still today.
Since launching My 1 Fit Life in 2013, Keith and Michelle's virtual training programs have reached thousands of people, and they currently have close to 3,000 members worldwide. Michelle and Keith contribute for the Huffington Post, Prevention Magazine, and many other fitness outlets. Michelle just released her first book for HarperCollins on October 24, 2017. Healthy Healing offers the reader a chance to use fitness and movement as a grief coping mechanism and encourages a full and fit life after loss.
About Michelle BaumgardKeith and Michelle Baumgard are the dynamic duo behind My1Fit Life, One Fit Widow, and Live the List Nonprofit.
After losing her husband in 2009, Michelle became engrossed in fitness not only as a lifestyle but also as a profession. After losing 80 pounds, she decided that her love of fitness was more than just a pastime and she wanted to spend the rest of her life empowering those with loss to live their life to the fullest with the help of health and fitness. Michelle ended up leaving her corporate position to become a certified personal trainer.
Keith has been involved in fitness his entire life. Keith's degree is in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, and he enjoys studying the muscular system of the body and developing unique and effective programs. Keith started his career as a personal trainer right after college and continues to work with clients still today.
Since launching My 1 Fit Life in 2013, Keith and Michelle's virtual training programs have reached thousands of people, and they currently have close to 3,000 members worldwide. Michelle and Keith contribute for the Huffington Post, Prevention Magazine, and many other fitness outlets. Michelle just released her first book for HarperCollins on October 24, 2017. Healthy Healing offers the reader a chance to use fitness and movement as a grief coping mechanism and encourages a full and fit life after loss.
About Keith BaumgardBeginning at Lee’s Ferry and ending at Whitmore Wash on a motorized raft, you will run exciting rapids like Houserock, Hance, Sockdolager, Hermit, Granite Falls, Crystal, and Lava Falls, and see beautiful side canyons and swimming holes including Little Colorado, Elves Chasm, Deer Creek and Havasu Creek.
At night you will relax on a cot under a vast canopy of stars as the fresh air and rhythm of the river lull you to sleep.
The trip includes one night's accommodation in Marble Canyon prior to launching on the river.
Includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Reserve your spot with a $395 deposit!
Each package includes a shared space on the trip with all guests in cots at campsite locations under a vast canopy of stars along the riverbed. The first night's lodging will be at a hotel in Marble Canyon.
per person
2 guests
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