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Gunnison River Canoeing: OLLI at DU (Members Only)

Aug 22 - 24, 2014

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Trip Fees

Adult

$410

Kids

Discount*

$377

Student

Deposit**

$100

* Adult discount if paid in full by 4/15.

** Deposits must be made per person.

PRIVATE TRIP FOR OLLI MEMBERS ONLY AND THEIR ADULT CHILDREN (adult only trip): This trip will include geology interpretation by geologist, Ed Adams. Ed has been teaching river geology through Colorado School of Mines for over ten years.

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Canoeing in Colorado on the Gunnison River will spark your sense of adventure with opportunities for hiking and exploring, floating in your lifejacket and camping along the river’s edge. During this Colorado canoe trip, you will be dwarfed by high walls of red sandstone and shale deposited during the age of the dinosaurs. These canyons in the Colorado Plateau are truly magnificent and not soon forgotten. Massive cottonwoods stand on many river bends supporting the huge nests of blue herons, hawks and eagles. You may hike into Dominguez Canyon, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness Area, one of the most beautiful stops on the river. Hiking into the canyon will reveal deep, cool swimming holes, waterfalls and many ancient Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels). This 3-day trip is 31 miles filled with beauty and adventure!