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Whitewater Rafting Trip Needs a Few Good Men

July 27, 2009.

Gentlemen… Are you fed up and ready to make a change, but just don’t know where to start? Are you worried about your drinking habits or making the mortgage payment? Are you wondering how you are going to come up with your child’s college tuition? Dealing with stress and uncertainty in uncertain times is a problem many men are facing these days. How do other guys handle these problems?

Don Hatch River Expeditions, part of the O.A.R.S. Family of Companies, is hosting a special men-only whitewater rafting expedition through Dinosaur National Monument on August 20, 2009. The four-day rafting, hiking and camping trip, open to males over the age of 18, encourages participants to address their fears or problems while in a wilderness setting. No previous camping, rafting or outdoors experience is necessary in this unstructured men’s retreat. The only ground rules? The expedition is alcohol and tobacco free.

Don Hatch River Expeditions has been guiding people downstream for 80 years. Their Green River rafting trip through Dinosaur National Monument offers a Colorado rafting journey set in an abbreviated version of the Grand Canyon. Complementing the days spent in a raft are endless exploratory side hikes in river canyons, quiet beach camps and moderate whitewater.

Whitewater rafting through Dinosaur National Monument on the Green River

Standing along the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument

Looking at ancient native paintings in Dinosaur National Monument

Written by Tracy

Writer, Photographer, former Waterblogged Editor

Your Comments

  1. Had a blast, all 6 of us, with Don Hatch/OARS on Split Mountain Green River trip. We boomers showed them how to waterfight and have a good time with three boats. Great guides, good food, beautiful canyon, good water for late summer, nice hike to the cave, and a day well spent. Looking forward to other trips. We loved all 3 guides, but Cassie made it special for us all.

    -- Lloyd Winward
  2. Sometimes us ‘boomers’ just need to show ‘em how it’s done! I’m glad to hear you had a good trip. The Green River canyon is quite spectacular-and accessible. I think of it as a mini-Grand Canyon. Let us know where you’d like to go next.

    -- BRC

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