The scout group I work with is interested in doing a canyoneering/packraft trip this summer. I’m looking for a canyon suitable for beginners that would involve at least a small section of packrafting. There will be experienced canyoneers in the leadership/adult, but the kids have only limited experience, so nothing too extreme. Any recommendations?
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Mike
Black Canyon, AZ. Flat water with flow above AZ hot springs, and pretty much a lake below that to Willow Beach. A selection of easy canyons to choose from. Rick’s book Las Vegas Slots is helpful. Its a hot place best visited in winter or early spring.
hlscowboy
I had considered that one, but given the trip will be at the first of July, thought it might be a bit too hot.
Bootboy
Pretty much any established packraft/canyoneering combo is going to be brutally hot in July. If its on the CP, its going to be hot.
hlscowboy
I figured as much, but thought it was worth a shot to see if the collective experience in this group had any ideas I hadn’t considered.
ratagonia
Where are you starting from?
ie, where do y’alls live?
Tom
hlscowboy
Opps. Cedar City, UT