{"product_id":"lees-ferry-backhaul-plus-sup-kayak-or-packraft-rental-day-1","title":"Lee's Ferry Backhaul Plus SUP, Kayak, or Packraft Rental","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaddle through prehistoric paradise.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee's Ferry is the space where the remains of Glen Canyon (the rest of it is now underneath Lake Powell) drift into the desert and Marble Canyon begins its deepening chasm, both canyons being upriver from their imposing empress, The Grand Canyon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the launching pad for Grand Canyon float trips, an adventure that requires a permit or a seat on one of the authorized outfitters' rafts or in one of their kayaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the place where a quieter and less-publicized experience begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour motorboat trip upriver, \"The Backhaul\", will be from a boat captain that knows the river and bits of local history. You'll glide through 16 miles of gorgeous canyon walls, past wild horses and Horseshoe Bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be able to see the Glen Canyon Dam from about 0.5 mile away from its southern face, then be dropped off at \"Kayak Beach\", a sandy spot that has plenty of room to stage your equipment before paddling downstream. There are composting toilets and campgrounds along the river, available on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum participation per trip is 2, maximum only based on boat availability. Call to inquire about availability prior to payment: 435.680.5818\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is technically a self-guided, self-supported experience. Your boat captain will drop you off, and you will paddle back to Lee's Ferry dock and parking lot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few important considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan ahead. After paying, specify your preference for SUP, kayak, packraft. We can do tandem (2-person)kayaks We will do our best to accommodate each request. That said, inflatable solutions afford the best portability. Plan to take 15 minutes for gear setup before you get on the boat! Plan to be on the boat ramp 45 minutes prior to departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear layers. Be prepared for the weather, based on the season. Water temperature is usually 50 degrees Fahrenheit, year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring plenty of water. We recommend approximately 4 liters or one gallon per person. A water filter is a great backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunscreen. We recommend reef- and waterway-safe Beyond Coastal or Stream to Sea, both of which we stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadwear. Keep that skull in the shade!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring enough snacks\/food for a 4-6 hour experience. You may want to stop and take photos, sketch, write, explore one of the many hikes along the river, or just take in the majesty of the space. Those activities take energy and time. Have fuel for your machine - that's YOU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry bags. We sell great dry bags and dry boxes, some for your phone, some are coolers, some are backpack-style, some are large enough for your sleeping bag, pillow, tent, and ground pad. Make sure your dry bag works and is in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are planning to camp out, park your vehicle in the overnight lot, which is maybe 200 yards up the road from the Ramp Parking Area. If you are planning to be off the river on the same day, park in the Ferry parking lot near the ramp. National Recreation Area parking fees apply; there is a kiosk about 4.5 miles from Lee's Ferry where you may purchase a short-term or long-term pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack out your trash. Bring a small bag, preferably reusable, for rubbish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave rocks and any artifacts you may encounter alone. Leave the petroglyphs alone. Take pictures, make memories.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf planning a multi-day trip, plan to paddle everything out that you bring upriver. Pack what you need, but pack as light of a load as you can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental extensions for kayaks, packrafts, and paddleboards are typically $45\/day for this trip. Arrangements will be made ahead of time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put your kayak or other vessel in any body of water, other than Lake Powell, after your river trip. The Quagga Mussel may have hitched a ride on your kayak. Gear needs to be rinsed and dried thoroughly, or cleaned by a park pressure washer, and get a certificate of decontamination before coming back to a non-contaminated waterway. There is a decontamination station at the Wahweap Marina in Page, AZ.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour boat pilot is a USCG-licensed captain, but \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is a non-guided paddling experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e We love this trip, and one or more Dig team members may choose to also pay for passage upriver and paddle with your group, if there are enough participants (12 or more), but we do not charge for transportation to Lee's Ferry, nor do we charge to accompany any group on the river.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are great restaurants in Page (Bonkers, Bird House, Slackers) and Kanab (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/escobarskanab.com\/\" title=\"Escobar's Mexican Restaurant in Kanab, UT - outstanding food!\"\u003eEscobar's\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.segokanab.com\/\" title=\"Sego, excellent restaurant in Kanab, UT\"\u003eSego\u003c\/a\u003e ), also the food at Jacob Lake Lodge \u003cem\u003eis usually outstanding. \u003c\/em\u003eThe cookies from the bakery... WOW. If you want to grab a meal on your way back to Hurricane, UT, there are plenty of options along the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fastest way to Lee's Ferry from Hurricane or St. George, UT is via Fredonia, AZ and then over 89-A past Jacob Lake Lodge and on to Vermilion Cliffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful route that takes more time, but may be necessary due to road closures, is to take the road from Hurricane to Fredonia, then turn left toward Kanab. From there, go to Page, AZ and on to Marble Canyon and Lee's Ferry. This route adds at least 45 minutes to your drive, but it is spectacular and gives you the opportunity to drive over the river near the Glen Canyon Dam, and then again at Marble Canyon, as well as the parking area between the two bridges (fee required) for Horseshoe Bend. When you have time, the .75-mile walk to the rim of the canyon is worth it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny questions? Reach us at bill@digpaddlesports.com or 435-680-5818.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment, Refunds, Contingencies\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003ePayment in full is required during the time of booking. If trip must be cancelled on provider end due to weather or other provider-side factors, a full refund will be issued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Cancellations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15 days or more before rental - 100% refundable, 14 days or less before rental: 0% refundable. 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