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Sheri Griffith River Expeditions

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A river expedition company based in Moab that offers multi-day rafting trips through Cataract Canyon.

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  1. 1Sheri Griffith River Expeditions

    Welcome to the headquarters of Sheri Griffith River Expeditions, pronounced SHARE-ee GRIFF-ith. Since its inception in nineteen seventy-one, this outfitter has fundamentally redefined the paradigm of the wilderness river journey. …

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  2. 2The Curators of the Canyon: Our Guides

    Before we load the boats and touch the muddy water of the Colorado, it is vital to analyze the human element that makes this expedition possible. The distinction of a Sheri Griffith trip begins unequivocally with its staff. …

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  3. 3Launching into the Silence

    The moment of departure is an emotional threshold. As we push the heavy rubber rafts away from the sandy bank and out into the main current of the Colorado River, the transition from the modern world to the ancient wilderness is…

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  4. 4Flatwater and Ancient Footprints

    The initial days of our expedition down the river are characterized by vast stretches of flatwater. This is a period of serene, unhurried observation. …

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  5. 5The Anatomy of the Rivercraft

    As we approach the confluence where the Green River joins the Colorado, effectively doubling the water volume, we must analyze the specific vessels that make this passage possible. The choice of watercraft is dictated by the…

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  6. 6The Fury of Cataract Canyon

    The serene meandering abruptly ends. We have entered Cataract Canyon, pronounced CAT-uh-ract. …

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  7. 7The Wilderness Luxury Camp

    As the intense adrenaline of the rapids subsides and the late afternoon sun begins to cast long, dramatic, golden shadows across the canyon, the expedition pulls onto an isolated, pristine sandy beach. Here, the 'Touch of Class'…

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  8. 8Closing

    As the deep darkness of the high desert night settles over the camp, the final, profound transformation of the expedition takes place. The physical exhaustion of navigating the rapids and the deep satisfaction of the gourmet meal…

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What is Sheri Griffith River Expeditions?

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TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates38.5745, -109.5502
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within a 5-minute walk
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