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Grand Canyon Whitewater Offers Continued Excellence on Colorado River Rafting Trips
Life on the Colorado River is an ever-changing experience, and although shifts occur and things change, some things remain the same. Recently, after 42 years on the river, Diamond River Adventures took on new management and owners, and a new name, now operating as Grand Canyon Whitewater. Although you won’t see the name Diamond River Adventures on the river this year, you will see the company’s heart and soul living on in Grand Canyon Whitewater. And, you’ll see Diamond’s expert guides continuing to create unforgettable Grand Canyon vacations and experiences for the guests of Grand Canyon Whitewater.
Guides form the backbone of a river rafting company, and Grand Canyon Whitewater was pleased to warmly welcome the guides of Diamond River Adventures to join the new outfit. Respect on the river is earned, and the reputation of Grand Canyon Whitewater’s new ownership is one of decades of skill and integrity, which made the decision for many of the Diamond guides an easy one. Brock DeMey, a seasoned river guide with 8 years of experience with Diamond, will make the transition to the new outfitter and expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming 2011 season. “I’m excited for the 2011 season with Grand Canyon Whitewater,” says DeMey. “I have been able to meet many of the people that are now my coworkers on the river over the past years and I’m excited to work with them.” DeMey enjoyed the dynamics of working for the Diamond “family” and is looking forward to a continued family management style as he joins Grand Canyon Whitewater.
Grand Canyon Whitewater knows that the best river guides wear many hats in the course of a river trip and look for exceptional individuals who can act as everything from geologist, counselor, cook, mechanic, logistics coordinator, conservationist to medical tech in addition to being expert whitewater guides. The ever changing nature of the river requires guides to anticipate the unknown and pay attention to the smallest details while safely maintaining the raft and other equipment over journeys of up to 300 river miles. Having the continued support of Diamond’s experienced guides will make it possible to provide river guests with the absolute best treatment and highest-quality experience on Grand Canyon Whitewater raft trips.
While Grand Canyon Whitewater is thrilled to have DeMey and his fellow guides join the new company, DeMey wouldn’t have been happy working for just anyone. “I am glad Diamond didn’t just ‘sell-out’ to some big corporation,” DeMey shares. “The team behind Grand Canyon Whitewater is a legend in the Grand Canyon rafting community and I am happy to make the move to work with them.” What is clear is that everyone involved with the newly formed Grand Canyon Whitewater has a genuine love and respect for the Grand Canyon and a true desire to share the beauty and wonders of their home with trip guests from the unique vantage point of the Colorado River.
For more information on guides in the Grand Canyon and rafting the Colorado River, visit www.GrandCanyonWhitewater.com.
Where do you recommend staying at the Grand Canyon?
Where do you recommend staying at the Grand Canyon? (hotel/resort name and reason please) Also, if I'm going to see the Grand Canyon, what other sights or things to do are a "must see" that are nearby? There will be no children. Please only answerer if you have actually been there. Thanks
And what is the best time of year to go?
I am not sure what the person above is talking about... there is no cable car ride you can take across the canyon or river and no big whirlpool either.
I have been to the canyon many times and have stayed in all the lodges there at least once. I would recommend staying at one of the six lodges that are actually inside the park (as opposed to the ones outside the park gates at Tusayan) as staying in the park makes it much more convenient to go between your room and the rim anytime you want and thus make the most of your time at the canyon.
As for which of the six lodges... it depends on your preferences and priorities. The most famous (and most expensive) is the historic 1905 El Tovar Lodge which is one of the famous grand old lodges of the park system and has a great lobby with a big fireplace. It has been recently rennovated and while all the rooms are nice, many of them are pretty small and basic by modern standards. Probably the best hotel rooms in terms of modern furnishings are Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges (although they are pretty boring). Bright Angel is the cheapest (some rooms have shared baths). My personal favorite these days is Maswik Lodge - the rooms are not fancy, but they are good sized, reasonably priced and it is one of the few lodges where you can park right by your room.
All of the lodges are ran by the Xanterra company and you can make reservations online (see link below). Make reservations well in advance.
While at the canyon, be sure to take in all the overlooks - each offers a different perspective on the canyon. Sunset and sunrise are the most dramatic views because of the shadows and golden sunlight. The free shuttle running from the lodges out to Hermits Rest and back stops at the various overlooks along the way and is a great intro to the canyon. Also be sure to check out all the historic buildings... aside from the above mentioned El Tovar, there is also the 1905 Hopi House curio shop, Lookout Studio, Hermit Rest and the old Kolb Brothers Photo Studio (which often has free art exhibits).
I would highly recommend that you take at least a short hike down into the canyon - even if just a half mile or so down one of the main trails. Being inside the canyon with the walls towering above you is a very different - and in my opinion more rewarding - experience than just staying on the rim. Be sure to carry plenty of water, wear comfortable shoes and remember it is much harder and slower coming up the trail than going down.
As far as other sights nearby... Flagstaff (the main town to the south) has a neat historic downtown area with lots of little shops and cafes. It is also home to the excellent Museum of Northern Arizona and Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was discovered in 1930).
Northeast of Flagstaff (on the way to the eastern entrance to Grand Canyon at Cameron) is Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments. Sunset Crater is an extinct volcanic field with lava flows and cinder cones and Wupatki is a large prehistoric pueblo ruin that you can walk through - both are excellent, but often overlooked. About an hour and half east of Flagstaff on I-40 is the Petrified Forest National Park (acres of giant stone logs) and the Painted Desert.
To the south of Flagstaff, is Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon (with the famous red rocks and resorts) and the old mining town of Jerome on the slopes of Mingus Mountain overlooking the Verde Valley. Along I-17 near the turn for Sedona is Montezuma Castle National Monument - a major cliff dwelling.
As for the best time of year to visit the canyon... there really is no bad time. Summer is the most popular time for tourists and the weather is nice, but the crowds can sometimes be a hassle and make parking difficult. If you are going in summer, you may want to consider going to the less developed and less crowded North Rim instead (the North Rim facilities are closed the rest of the year). Spring and Fall are nice because the weather is still good and the crowds are fewer (this is prime hiking season). I really like the winter when rates are low, crowds are few and the canyon seems very peaceful (and very pretty if it gets a fresh blanket of snow).
Keep in mind that the canyon (and Flagstaff) are both at an elevation of 7,000 feet which means that (unlike much of Arizona) they have very mild summers (never breaks 100) and real winters with snow storms and below freezing temps. Dress accordingly depending on when you go.
Have fun!