Rafting on the San Juan River
July 4-9, 2006
One rig packed for the trip from Ridgeway CO
to Mexican Hat Utah
As clean as you'll see them for the next 5 days!
First night near Mexican Hat. We launch tomorrow.
Lizzards abound
The clearest water Cheryl had ever seen on the San Juan (soon to change).
Couple of fish having fun.
Alex - Working for a ride.
Lots of gear for two rafts.
Almost ready to take off. (Dave's barge)
They soon disappeared into the quicksand
Captain Alex mans the oars.
Cheryl making shrimp and scallop pasta primavera
First camp on the - River July 5, 2006.
Nightly ritual
Alex and Nick get to use rubber duckies.
Captain Nick mans the oars.
Camp 2 - Another greate day to swim.
Alex floating down the river
Dutch oven dinner at camp 2
Dave's Italian chicken concoction.
Woke up to a different river (red and thick).
Dave's nephews Nick and Alex (ends)
Cheryl's nephews Ben and Brian (middle)
End of the trail up Slickhorn Canyon for us
Nick finishing off the peach cobbler mix
Relaxing in our third camp at Slickhorn.
Alex and Nick at an old oil well site above the river
Dave Armlovich
Looking down at our third camp
Alex taking a beauty bath at camp 4 -Oljeto (alias Moonlight Bay)
The river cleared up enough to swim (camp 4)
Utah Division of Wildlife rafts were on the river shocking and collecting fish
Muddy stream coming down Oljeto Canyon
Liquid chocolate
Interesting rock
Faces on the wall
Rainbow above the canyon
Everyone takes their turn at dishes
Last night on the river
Alex took some lessons from Kevin and gets to row all day
Cheryl getting the air out while packing for the trip home
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