Canyon Rio Rafting Upper Salt River Day Trip Information Packet This packet contains very important information. Please take the time to read it all. Meeting Times & Logistics One Day: 9:30 am start Half-Day: 9:30 am start Before Launch Your Guide will: Process your paperwork Fit you with a PFD Provide you with a wetsuit and nylon splash top if necessary Give a safety talk Teach you paddle commands Before Launch You will: Each group/family member will complete paperwork Lock all valuables, dry clothes, and towels in your vehicle Give your keys to the Guide to place in the secure lock bo Trip Information: Half-day Lunch is not provided One Day Lunch Is provided Please return PFD, splash top, and wet-suit to your Guide Contact Information: Canyon Rio Rafting PO Bo 3493 Flagstaff, AZ 86003 1-800-2 PADDLE (272-3353) Equipment List We Provide: Professionally trained guides Rafts PFD s (Personal Floatation Device) Wet suit and nylon splash jacket Toilet facilities at boat launch and at lunch First Aid - All guides are certified! You Must Bring: RIO Health Form, RIO Liability Release, and WMAT Release Water bottle filled with water Short or long sleeve top (synthetic, fleece or quick-dry fabrics for under wet suit) Bathing suit and/or nylon shorts or pants Sunscreen Lip ointment Outdoor sandals with ankle strap OR non-slip sneakers or booties Neoprene or wool socks (for cool days) Sun glasses with strap Hat with brim and strap Camera waterproof Change of clothes for drive home Prescribed medication Note: Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed on the river. For safety and liability reasons, intoicated passengers will not be allowed to participate in the river trip. White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation The Upper Salt River is on the Apache reservation. Please respect their land and people while visiting.
Canyon Rio Rafting Upper Salt River General Information & Driving Directions From Phoeni: Take US Highway 60 East to Globe. On the eastern side of Globe pay attention to the large green sign just before the traffic light at the second Taco Bell. Hwy 60 East turns left/north towards Showlow. Hwy 60 East and Hwy 77 North become the same highway. Drive 40 miles north (45 minutes) until you cross over the Salt River Canyon Bridge. Just on the northwest side of the bridge take the first left onto a gravel road called Apache 1 (there are signs for Canyon Rio Rafting). Drive down the gravel road 300 yards to the parking lot on the right. Driving time: 2-3 hours depending on where in Phoeni you live. From Tucson: Take Highway 77 North to Globe. In Globe Hwy 77 joins US Highway 60 East and heads north towards Showlow. Drive 40 miles until you reach the bottom of the Salt River Canyon and cross over the Salt River Canyon Bridge. Just after you cross the bridge, take the first left onto a gravel road (there are signs for Canyon Rio Rafting) drive down the gravel road to the first parking lot on the right. Driving time: 2.5 hours From Flagstaff: Drive I-40 East to Holbrook. Go south on Hwy 77 to Show Low. Take a right turn onto Hwy 60 West. Drive 48 miles to the bottom of the Salt River Canyon. Before you cross over the Salt River Canyon bridge, take a right onto a gravel road (there are signs for Canyon Rio Rafting) drive down the gravel road to the first parking lot on the right.) Driving time: 3.5 hours Payment and Cancellation Policies Payment: Full payment is required upon registration Cancellations: With 8+ days notice, 75% of trip cost will be refunded With 3-7 days notice, 25% of trip cost will be refunded, may reschedule for this season 3 days notice or less, NO REFUND will be offered $25 fee to reschedule, per group All payment will be refunded or client may reschedule if we are forced to cancel a trip due to weather, water levels, or low enrollment.
Canyon RIO Preferences & Health Form Your comfort and safety are our first priority on our river rafting trips. Each member of the group must fill out their own Preferences & Health Form and return it with the Risk and Liability Release form. Name Address City State Zip Home phone Trip Date Work phone Trip Location For fitting lifejackets, splash gear and wet suits, please provide the following information: Age Height Weight Unise size Novice camper? Yes No Strong swimmer? Yes No In case of emergency, notify: Name/Relation Phone # Physician s Name Phone # Health History (check and give pertinent information); Frequent Illness Yes No Heart Trouble Yes No Sinus Problems Yes No Asthma Yes No Fainting Yes No Respiratory Disorders Yes No Stomach Upsets Yes No Diabetes Yes No Smoker? Yes No Other health problems: Pregnant Yes No Operations or Serious injuries Are capable of participating in normal activities? Medications Allergic reactions: Bee Stings Penicillin Ivy, Oak, Sumac Other Food Allergies (please eplain) Vegetarian or Chicken & Fish only (please eplain) In case of a medical emergency, I understand that Canyon Rio Rafting/Grand Canyon Outdoor Center Inc. will make a reasonable effort to contact the family physician. In the event that the family physician cannot be reached, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the Canyon Rio Rafting staff to hospitalize, secure proper treatment and order injections, anesthesia or surgery for me. (or the individual as named above in the case of minors) Signature (Parent or guardian signature if above is a minor) Date Note: Canyon Rio Rafting strives to make our trips accessible to all people regardless of physical limitations. Please contact our office to discuss the trip most suitable for your personal needs. Canyon Rio Rafting PO Bo 3493 Flagstaff, AZ 86003
CANYON RIO RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK- - PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Canyon Rio Rafting/Canyon R.E.O./Grand Canyon Outdoor Center, Inc./Desert Whitewater LLC (hereafter known as Company) operations, use of equipment, or its related events and activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does eist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF Company or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of employees of Company immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and net of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS COMPANY, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity of "Company", WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF Company OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest etent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Print: Participant Full Name Email address Print: Address City State Zip Code Participant Signature Age Date Signed FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of Company, and, for myself, my child and our heirs, assigns, and net of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Company from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF Company, to the fullest etent permitted by law. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE Print Parent s Name Date Signed Canyon Rio Rafting Desert Whitewater LLC Canyon R.E.O. Grand Canyon Outdoor Center, Inc. 800-272-3353 PO Bo 3493, Flagstaff, AZ 86003