Western River Expeditions Announces Healthy Snowpack Leading to High Water through Cataract Canyon

SALT LAKE CITY - June 5, 2024 - PRLog -- Western River Expeditions reports that for the second consecutive year an above-average snowpack in the Colorado River watershed augurs well for multitudes of thrills on upcoming river rafting journeys in the region.

"Anyone looking for a high-water trip (bigger rapids, waves, and splashes) can still enjoy the annual peak runoff well into June and possibly even early July this year on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon," advises Kam Wixom for Western River Expeditions.

He explains that a cool spring and repetitious storms in the Colorado, Utah and Wyoming Rockies have delayed the typical spring runoff, storing more water for release throughout the spring and summer.

"The storms have also brought above-average snow water equivalent (SWE), the amount of water in a volume of snow measured by weight. As of June 5, the SWE was running 200% percent of normal (median measured over the past 30 years)," he says.

Throughout the season, the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon presents as a series of technical, rock-filled rapids. In high water, some of these rapids disappear into huge rolling wave trains while others create massive holes and eddies.

The river's volatility affects the mode of transport. To navigate high water, Western River Expeditions uses custom J-Rigs. These are the largest craft in the fleet and offer greater stability than smaller oar and paddle rafts.  see: https://www.westernriver.com/cataract-canyon-rafting/videos/highwater-cataract-unbelievable-ride

The best trips to experience the ultimate ride in high-water conditions are the 4-day Cataract Canyon and 2-day Cataract Express trips departing from Moab, Utah.

●      Cataract Canyon Express 2-Day Adventure at $955 per person for adults and youth (12+) engages high-speed, custom rafts to rapid journey through the Colorado River's legendary 100-mile Cataract Canyon in just two days. https://www.westernriver.com/cataract-canyon-express

●      Cataract Canyon 4-Day Expedition at $1,935 for adults and $1,425 for youth (10-15) is a four-day rafting journey combining the beauty of Canyonlands with on-river thrills. Off-river hikes include ancient Native American ruins and pictographs. The trip covers 100 river miles with the pleasures of camping under the stars and dining on chef-prepared meals. https://www.westernriver.com/cataract-canyon-rafting

To see the latest Colorado River watershed snowpack report, see: http://snowpack.water-data.com/uppercolorado/index.php

For a copy of Western River Expeditions' 2024 catalog and to ask questions about the trips, availability and reservations, call toll-free: 866.904.1160 (Local: 801.942.6669), or visit: http://www.westernriver.com/.

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Dave Wiggins: 720.301.3822 / dave@travelnewssource.com