Desertratgal
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I just bought my first packraft! I am already scouting out some trips in my area (Grand Valley + 2 hr driving radius). My biggest problems are that I'll be solo, so intensity ideally would be Class 2 max, and routes that I can manage to get back to my car (original start place), without a shuttle, are preferred. I realize trying to hike back to my car may be challenging, so if anyone has suggestions towards managing a shuttle with service would be great.
I am eyeing some routes in Canyonlands, but I'm also running into the issue of not having a shuttle to get me back to my start point. I could get a ride from friends for local stuff but organizing that in Moab is another story. I already have some routes in mind on the Ruby-Horsethief stretch of the CO River (put out in Fruita, take out in Knowles or Mee, backpack the canyon, raft to Mcdonald Creek, take out at Mcdonald Creek Canyon, hitch a ride back to Fruita).
I'm just trying to get ideas from others who have packrated around here! The packraft was a big investment getting good use out of it is a big priority.
I am eyeing some routes in Canyonlands, but I'm also running into the issue of not having a shuttle to get me back to my start point. I could get a ride from friends for local stuff but organizing that in Moab is another story. I already have some routes in mind on the Ruby-Horsethief stretch of the CO River (put out in Fruita, take out in Knowles or Mee, backpack the canyon, raft to Mcdonald Creek, take out at Mcdonald Creek Canyon, hitch a ride back to Fruita).
I'm just trying to get ideas from others who have packrated around here! The packraft was a big investment getting good use out of it is a big priority.
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