Participants will receive instruction in paddling and maneuvering as well as valuable American Red Cross safety fundamentals on water and camping safety. Spring comes early to this desert wilderness located within the Cibola and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges. This canoeing adventure will take you 34 river miles through varied desert scenery. No prior canoeing experience is necessary. However, participants must be in good physical condition, have basic swimming skills, and be a minimum of twelve years of age.
Participants provide their own food, camping equipment, and transportation to field trip site.
There will be no pre-trip meeting, but participants will receive an information flier with registration confirmation. Registration must be received two weeks prior to the trip. No refunds will be made after 22 days prior to the first day of trip. This is a very popular course and early registration is recommended. Participants will receive instruction on paddling strokes, canoe loading and weight distribution, canoe camping, and American Red Cross safety procedures.