Water Canyon Adventure

Overview

Looking over the edge of a vertical cliff get ready to shout, 'ON RAPPEL!' Join up to nine other fellow adventurers on a six hour tour into the heart of an Arizona high country canyon. This 'choose your way' adventure will have you wading through a pine forest, rock hopping down a slippery wet wonderland, swimming under waterfalls, leaping into deep pools, sliding down natural waterslides, and taking a leap of faith over a 40ft foot jaw dropping rappel.

Itinerary

1. Adventure On Purpose

   Rise with the sun to meet your guide in the Home of the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo, Payson, AZ for a 7AM start time. Your six-hour canyon tour begins with an easy drive along the Mogollon Rim with high country mountain views all around. Keep your eyes open for antelope, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, turkey, black bear, or the newly re-introduced Mexican gray wolf. Buckle on your helmet and bow your head, praying for a fun filled day full of fellowship and safe adventures.  Leaving the van behind to head out cross-country, you will be navigating your way through a pine tree forest. Once in the canyon bottom your swimming and rock hopping skills will be tested. The route continues to become more adventurous as slides, waterfalls, down climbs create fun obstacles to decipher. At times the best way may be sliding, jumping, being lowered, or rappelling to continue the journey. The adventure culminates as your group reaches the edge of a waterfall. With no where to go, but down, everyone gears up for a thrilling rappel into the deep pool below. The adventure is not over yet though as more full body exercise continues until the trip abruptly leaves the water behind and cuts out cross country once more. Your hard work is done as you pile into the shuttle vehicle.  Enjoy the smooth drive back into civilization, exhausted and happy en-route to Payson.

   · 6 h

How to use your ticket

You need to bring: • Day Pack to hold food, harness, wetsuit, helmet (everything gets wet) • Clothing to hike into and out of the canyon (maybe worn under the wetsuit) • ***MANDATORY*** Old Shorts to go over the wetsuit (protects the wetsuit) • Leather Gloves (optional for tender hands on rough rock and rappelling)  • Fleece beanie (good for staying warm)  • Wool/Neoprene gloves/socks (keeps you warm in the cold water) • Hat/Sunglasses/Sunscreen  • 3-4 liters of water (Start hydrating the day before!!!! This means your pee needs to be light colored or clear before Saturday morning. Being hydrated also helps prevent muscle cramps.)  • Plenty of high energy snacks and lunch – we will not be anywhere we can get food/drink until 30 minutes AFTER we get back to the top  • 1 flashlight/headlamp per person (in case our adventure takes longer than expected)  • Comfortable, sturdy and WORN shoes that have traction on wet rocks – tennis shoes are fine but this is NOT the time to break in a new pair of shoes.  • Dry Bag (keeps lunch dry) • Camera/Video (you are responsible for your gear)  • Medications - Bring what you may need for medical needs. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Must be in good physical shape to enjoy this adventure
• Minimum age is 8 years
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 10 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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