MAY 27 - JUNE 2

Introduction. Desolation Canyon is the ultimate place to become an official river rat. This is the place to fall in love with the river lifestyle - its' whitewater is comfortably challenging, its' history and lore is extraordinary, and its' walls are as tall as the Grand Canyon.

Desolation Canyon expeditions begin with a scenic flight - delivering a bird's eye view of the river below and giving scale to one of the largest and most inaccessible wilderness areas in the lower 48. A short hike takes us to the launch, where we head for over 50 class II and III rapids in our next 6 days on the river. We'll hike to old homesteads, study ancient petroglpyh panels, and tell ghost stories around the campfire of Butch Cassidy and his outlaws crews who called the same beaches we're camping on home. This canyon should be looked at as a "good solid B+." You can find bigger whitewater elsewhere. Other canyons have taller walls throughout, or more varied wildlife. But few offer the overall combination that you'll find in "Deso", which makes it one of our absolute GOALS favorites.

Additional Information:
- Click HERE for a printable infographic about Desolation Canyon.
- Click HERE for a detailed itinerary, costs & inclusions.
- Click below to apply for all GOALS expeditions.

JULY 10 - 17

Introduction. Other than the length, it's tough to think of many significant differences between Cataract Canyon and the Grand Canyon.

"Cat" has it all: towering red sandstone desert walls, awe-inspiring hikes through slot canyons or up to river overlooks that are otherwise only enjoyed by birds of prey, and water that ranges from miles of relaxing warm flat water to massive class IV+ big volume whitewater. This is the "real desert" - July trips often mean 100-degree air temps and 80-degree water, making Cataract the perfect place to explore the far corners of Canyonlands National Park that most don't get to see - and since the place is so special, we take our time exploring it. GOALS Cataract Canyon expeditions allow time to experience the best side hikes, play in the warm Colorado River water, and simply relax to watch the evening sun light up the red walls surrounding camp. Not much has changed in Cataract Canyon since John Wesley Powell and his expedition came through here in 1869 - but commit yourself to the power of Cataract and you'll be changed forever.

Additional Information:
- Click HERE for a printable infographic about Cataract Canyon.
- Click HERE for a detailed itinerary, costs & inclusions.
- Click below to apply for all GOALS expeditions.

JULY 23 - 30

Introduction. The Main Salmon is a place of wonder - a ribbon of clear, blue-green water flowing through the 2.3 million acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area - one of the largest, most pristine, and untouched areas in the lower 48.

Off the water, the Main Salmon River offers an incredible combination of huge sand beaches, old-growth ponderosa pine forests, historic homesteads, miner’s cabins and ranches, rejuvenating hot springs, Shoshone Sheepeater and Nez Pierce Native American pictographs, and abundant wildlife. The water is warm and the rapids vary from fun-on-a-SUP-board to hang-on-tight-in-a-gear-boat. While its’ earliest explorers nicknamed this place the “River of No Return” (due to their practice of turning the wooden boats they used to explore the canyon into rudimentary cabins at the end of their arduous journey), we’re certain that your first expedition on the Main Salmon will make you want to come back time and time again!

Additional Information:
- Click HERE for a printable infographic about the Main Salmon.
- Click HERE for a detailed itinerary, costs & inclusions.
- Click below to apply for all GOALS expeditions.