tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989056353477367987.post2417459028463717170..comments2024-03-16T08:31:23.609-07:00Comments on Just Finding Our Way: BoatsJust Finding Our Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07949946888771199142noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989056353477367987.post-4007775156650109502016-03-29T10:09:18.158-07:002016-03-29T10:09:18.158-07:00The easier way to go is to write a check for a sea...The easier way to go is to write a check for a seat on a commercial trip. They're 16 days or less, and rarely if ever run all the way out to the end of the canyon. They usually come off at mile 225 at Diamond Creek instead of running out to Pearce Ferry at mile 280.Just Finding Our Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949946888771199142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989056353477367987.post-10388502390988653272016-03-29T07:37:25.510-07:002016-03-29T07:37:25.510-07:00ah yes, I see, it is a huge undertaking which make...ah yes, I see, it is a huge undertaking which makes it all the more of a rarity . . . <br />https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/overview-lees-ferry-diamond-ck.htmTerri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987478388396128245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989056353477367987.post-87648359990246193202016-03-28T18:57:57.402-07:002016-03-28T18:57:57.402-07:00Good question, Terri! Given the long shot of winni...Good question, Terri! Given the long shot of winning the lottery for a private trip permit, the first order of business is to know lots of folks who are entering the annual lottery. Second item, nearly as important, is to have a strong skillset that fills gaps in their trip - perhaps it's as an experienced whitewater boatman, or a camp chef, or a photographer, or experienced and certified as wilderness first responder or EMT - ideally you'd be able to check multiple boxes. Third is to be known for strong inter-personal skills. Of course, the other way to do it is to get lucky getting your own permit in the lottery and then assembling the group to your liking. Good Luck!Just Finding Our Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949946888771199142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-989056353477367987.post-35744733082492243732016-03-27T02:40:01.343-07:002016-03-27T02:40:01.343-07:00I am so envious of that group! 25 days! how can I ...I am so envious of that group! 25 days! how can I get invited to next year's excursion? Any ideas, suggestions?Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987478388396128245noreply@blogger.com