点评:We went on a 3-day trip on the Colorado River as a family of four with 2 kids, 11 and 13. This was the perfect duration for us - just long enough to get a great variety of views and activities, but brief enough that I didn't get tired of being disconnected and without my usual creature comforts. The guides on this trip are top-notch. We happened to be on the first trip of the season, but everything seemed to go smoothly. Western River Expeditions has been running these trips since 1961, and their experience really shows. The food was really really good, especially the hot breakfasts and dinners. I wasn't expecting much, but we were all blown away by the delicious meals and desserts. Definitely considering bringing your own beer or other canned beverages to complement the meals (water and lemonade are provided).
We had 28 participants and 4 guides on two boats. While you don't need to worry about logistics, there's a lot of different modes of transport involved and a good deal of waiting in between, so it's good to make sure the kids have water, snacks, and any low-tech entertainment.
I won't go into a lot of detail about the details of the trip, but I'll share a few tips - definitely be prepared for extremes in temperature. Don't worry about having multiple changes of clothes - you're not going to properly bathe, so just plan to rinse things in the river and hang them to dry overnight. Definitely plan to sleep under the stars! I had never done this before and was skeptical that it would be too much for me, but it was surprisingly comfortable (no pesky bugs or critters) and easy to fall asleep in the open air. I was so exhausted each day by the time we had set up our tents, cots, and chairs, that I could barely make it past dinner. I passed out on my cot the first night before it was fully dark out. Women and girls - get comfortable with squatting to pee, because it's the only way, unless you have a stand-to-pee device. Sit at the front of the boat at least once. I don't love to get drenched with cold water, but it was really fun going over some of the bigger rapids. You can choose to be as social or quiet as you like - we had a good mix of personalities and I felt very comfortable with the group.
This is not an inexpensive trip, but I feel like it was worth every penny when you look at the amount of attention to detail and safety. Our guides were highly skilled at rafting and camping, but also super friendly and personable. They somehow memorized all of our names too, which was a very nice touch. I always felt safe on the boat and appreciated the briefings we got about what to expect and what we needed to do.
翻译:我们一家四口带着两个孩子(一个 11 岁,一个 13 岁)在科罗拉多河进行了为期 3 天的旅行。这段时间对我们来说非常完美 - 足够长,可以欣赏到各种各样的景色和活动,但又足够短,我不会厌倦与世隔绝和没有我通常的物质享受。这次旅行的导游是一流的。我们碰巧是这个季节的第一次旅行,但一切似乎都很顺利。Western River Expeditions 自 1961 年以来一直在组织这些旅行,他们的经验确实说明了这一点。食物真的非常好,尤其是热早餐和晚餐。我并没有期待太多,但我们都被美味的饭菜和甜点惊呆了。绝对考虑带上自己的啤酒或其他罐装饮料来搭配饭菜(提供水和柠檬水)。
我们有 28 名参与者和 4 名导游,乘坐两艘船。虽然你不需要担心后勤问题,但需要使用多种不同的交通方式,中间还要等待很长时间,所以最好确保孩子们有水、零食和任何低科技娱乐设施。
我不会详细介绍这次旅行的细节,但我会分享一些技巧——一定要为极端温度做好准备。不用担心要换多套衣服——你不会好好洗澡,所以只要计划在河里冲洗衣服,然后把它们挂起来晾干一夜就行了。一定要计划在星空下睡觉!我以前从来没有这样做过,也怀疑这对我来说太过分了,但出乎意料的是,这很舒服(没有讨厌的虫子或小动物),而且在露天很容易入睡。每天当我们搭好帐篷、小床和椅子时,我都累得筋疲力尽,几乎撑不过晚饭。第一天晚上,天还没完全黑,我就在小床上睡着了。女人和女孩们——习惯蹲着小便,因为这是唯一的方法,除非你有站着小便的设备。至少坐在船头一次。我不喜欢被冷水淋湿,但穿越一些较大的急流真的很有趣。你可以选择随心所欲地社交或保持安静——我们这里有各种各样的人,我和这个团体相处得很融洽。
这不是一次便宜的旅行,但当你看到对细节和安全的关注时,我觉得每一分钱都是值得的。我们的导游在漂流和露营方面技术娴熟,而且非常友好和平易近人。他们不知怎么地记住了我们所有人的名字,这是一个非常好的举动。我在船上总是感到很安全,也很感激我们得到的关于会发生什么以及我们需要做什么的简报。