Green River Canoe Trip
July 29 -Aug. 7th, 2017
Utah Green River Summer
The Destination
This summer, Breakwater is offering a unique and exciting adventure through
Montana and Utah. Our journey will begin with a visit to Lewis and Clark Caverns for
a 2 hour tour of the world underground, during which we will experience the natural
wonders of these caves and marvel at the colors they present. Having had our fill, we
will drive south for our once in a life time canoeing experience on the magical and
calm waters of the Green River. These waters meandering through the Stillwater and
Labyrinth Canyon make up some of Utah's most beautiful scenery. We will paddle a
50 plus mile stretch of flat water that will follow the rolling desert hills of eastern Utah
into the majestic depths of Labyrinth Canyon. We will travel through the ancient
history of the landscape as we view the ruins and rock art sites of the Pueblo Indians.
The Red cliffs, desert sunsets, and warm days await us on this memorable
experience.
The journey will not end there, however. Once we have traveled through the cracks of
the earth we will explore Moab and the beauty and excitement it has to offer. We will
visit and hike to some of the great arches in the area and look over the Green River at
Dead Horse Point. Our journey will only be limited by our imagination.
The Leadership
Breakwater Expeditions will be directing this expedition. We are a team of highlyskilled outdoor professionals with years of experience in developing and leading
adventure programs and expeditions for young adults, teens, and families.
Ben Kemkes- Lead guide
Originally born in Wisconsin, Ben returns to the team coming
from Terrace, British Columbia Canada. He has a B.A. in
Wilderness Leadership and started his guiding career leading
therapeutic trips in ID, AK, OR, and CA. He spent 7
years guiding Leadership Training camps for a private school in
Victoria, BC leading canoeing, hiking, mountaineering, and ski
touring trips. Ben is a certified Apprentice Ski Guide through the
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, which he has used to
helicopter Ski Guide out of Revelstoke, BC and Ski Tour
Guide near Kimberly, BC. Ben enjoys sharing his energy and spirit
with all the participant he is with on any of his trips.
Utah Green River Summer Adventure!
FAQ’s
• Cost: $3500
• Dates: July 29th-August 7th
• What’s Covered?: Lodging, ground transport, expedition expense, tent, sleeping
bag, and other group gear.
• What’s Not Covered?: Flights and Snack food purchased in transit
• Clothing: A clothing list will be provided. Some loaner clothes are available.
• 2 BWE guides: Our qualified guides provide safe, fun, and meaningful adventures.
• Climate: Temperatures range from 70-100 degrees.
• Tents: We sleep in 2-3 person high quality tents.
• Canoes: Mixture of canoes for a variety of experiences and styles.
• Paddling: Mix length paddle days with time for relaxation and exploration in the Red
cliffs.
• Hiking: Side canyon exploring and trail walking.
• Cuisine: Healthy fresh food, vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains and meats. We
accommodate dietary needs.
Itinerary
July 29: Fly in and visit Lewis Clark Caverns
• Fly into Missoula, MT
• Drive to the caves
• We will continue south to camp near the Idaho boarder.
July 30: Drive to Green River, Utah
• Camp there for the night.
July 31-4th: Launch onto the Green River
• We will paddle the Labyrinth Canyon section of the Green River for the next 5 days and 4
nights.
• Canoe itineraries are subject to change and will be adjusted depending on water level, as
well as the needs of the entire group.
Aug 4th: Moab, UT
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We finish at Mineral Bottoms
Dead Horse Point and drive into Moab.
We will do some clean up and enjoy a meal out.
We will stay in Moab.
Aug 5th: Arche Hike
• Do some day hikes and exploring around the areas.
• We will stay in Moab.
Aug 6th: Drive back to Boise
• Start the drive and stay along the way.
Aug 7th: Spokane, WA
• Stop in Lewiston, Idaho
• End in Spokane, WA to fly out
Financial Agreement Name of Expedition: Teen Utah Green River Experience Location of Expedition: Utah
Date: July 29th-Aug 7th, 2017
Cost Per Person: $3500
Participant Name: ____________________________________________________________________
I agree to pay the deposit amount of $1,000 by the date of June 5th, 2017 for my reservation of one
individual spot on the above stated Expedition. I agree to pay the remaining balance of $3,900 to BWE
by the due date of July 7th, 2017. I acknowledge that I will surrender my reservation if deposits and
balance are not received by the dates identified above. I acknowledge that I will surrender the full deposit
should I cancel the reservation after the date of June 24th, 2017.
I acknowledge that the deposit and trip payment will be reimbursed back to me should the Breakwater
Expeditions administration decide that it is best to cancel the expedition. I acknowledge that Breakwater
Expeditions may not reimburse flight cost in the case of a trip cancellation.
I acknowledge that it is recommended that I do not purchase any airline tickets for my son/daughter until I
discuss travel plans with BWE.
By signing this agreement I acknowledge my financial obligation to participate in the above-referenced
expedition. Additional paperwork will follow upon sign up.
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Signature : ________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: _________________________________________________________
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Please mail the check to the address below
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