Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Kayak the Colorado

Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) - Utah is hosting an overnight workshop in their "Beyond BOW" series to introduce women to basic camping and kayaking. Join a fun group of women as we venture to the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry to learn the basics of kayaking in a positive and empowering environment. We will kayak from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry and spend one night on the river. (This is a flat water stretch with occasional waves caused by passing boats.)

When: June 3-4, 2024

Who: Adult women (18+ years old), No experience necessary

Where: We will meet at the USU Extension office at the Washington County Fairgrounds at 7:30am on Monday, June 3. We will travel about 3 hours to Lee's Ferry where we will take a backhaul taxi upriver to Glen Canyon Dam. We will kayak 16 miles over two days and will spend the night at a campsite on the Colorado River. We will return to the USU Extension office on Tuesday, June 4, in the evening around 7:00pm (return time may vary)

What: Enjoy a wonderful outdoor adventure with other women as you increase your outdoor skills and confidence. Learn about water safety, basic camping, simple kayaking skills, and other pertinent information while experiencing the beautiful Colorado River. We will provide dinner (Monday), breakfast and lunch (Tuesday).

You will need to bring: a dry bag (look for rental option when purchasing your ticket), a change of clothes, lightweight sleeping bag, sturdy water bottle, shoes that can get wet, bathing suit (or quick drying clothes), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, personal hygiene items, sack lunch for Monday, money for dinner on Tuesday

Minimum requirements: You will need to be able to

• walk short distances carrying your own bag
• get in and out of a kayak and pull it up onto shore
• sit for extended periods of time
• be comfortable sleeping outside on the ground

Please note that this activity will be geared toward beginners. If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrea at [email protected] or call the USU Extension office at 435-301-7740.

W e hope you'll join us for a fabulous excursion!

Host or Publisher USU Extension - Washington County