Join me for Salt River Rafting for my 60th!!!!

[azbackpackr]

I'm going down the river again, this time it's the Salt. The event is my 60th birthday on March 23rd. The very first time I went down a river was on my 50th birthday, and it was on the Salt River!

I do this the easy but expensive way. I go with an outfitter. They run paddle rafts, supply a good BBQ and salad lunch along the way (at a camp) and also supply helmet, wetsuit, neoprene booties and splash jacket. Any of you who would like to join me are welcome. You do not have to know a thing about river running.

The company is Raft the Salt. For videos and info look at their website http://www.raftthesalt.com I like this company. I like their guides and the way they do business.

The cost is about $148 including tribal fees, lunch, shuttle, taxes, etc. Not included is the tip for the guide which I insist everyone bring. I advise about $20 per person cash on the day of the trip for the tip.

What to do: Send me a private message if you are definitely interested. Other basic questions we can talk about in this forum. I know there are some of you who do private trips on the Salt, and it's a lot cheaper. I already know that, so we don't have to discuss that. Yes, prices have gone up. Okay, that's life.

I really hope some of you would like to join me! Let's talk about it here, and send me a pm if you think you might like to go, and I will give you the rest of the information you will need when you call them.

[mikehikes]

Looks like the Salt has dropped just a bit, guess that was to be expected. Still should be plenty of water for your trip. Wish I could go but being 21 days out from a total knee replacement I'm sure not up for anything like that. <I doubt if I would even be able to stand the car ride out there and back.>

Happy Birthday

Mike Coltrin
Tucson

[beterarcher]

Happy Birthday Elizabeth, hope you have a lot more.

[big_load]

I'll be on my way at a reasonable hour tomorrow. First I need to get everything repacked.

[azbackpackr]

I can't wait! My daughter, 4 of her gal pals (all under 30) and I (and lots of Tecate) are meeting up for camping by the river tonight, so Alex, I won't be available by phone or email. I will send you a pm with my phone number, though which you can use to call me before 2 p.m. Looking forward to meeting you! We have 5 young women (average age 25) and 6 "oldsters" on the roster. So, two boats: the fogey boat and the co-ed boat. Sorry Alex, you have to ride in the fogey boat! We will need your superior upper body strength...

Thank you so much, everyone, for the birthday wishes. And Mike, you need to get your pumpkin on the river again!

[PLC92084]

Have fun, Birthday Girl!!

[desertgirl]

Happy Birthday Liz! Have a great trip!

[outdoor_lover]

Happy Birthday Liz! Hope you have a great time.

[azbackpackr]

Thanks, all!

[azbackpackr]

We had a great time, 12 showed up, it was great to meet Big Load, and also I got to go on a private paddle raft run the following day! GREAT weekend! I received a total of $80 for REI for my birthday, to add to my dividend and the current 20% discount. I'm in Tucson right now, so I will go to the actual REI store! (I usually shop online.) Thanks all!

[big_load]

What a great time! I wasn't expecting such good rapids. I also didn't expect to get so intimately acquainted with one of them, but I don't think I was in even long enough to get wet.

[azbackpackr]

Oh, yeah, forgot to tell y'all that Alex likes swimming! ;)