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  1. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    1) Introduction to Colorado River Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park

    A 6 minute introduction to this podcast series that tells what one needs to know about non-commercial Colorado River trips through Grand Canyon National Park. Updated 2011.

    6 min

  2. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    2) Water Temperature and Flow Variations

    The extremely cold Colorado River water is one of the prime reasons for Grand Canyon’s life jacket regulation. Simply, if you are on your boat and it is not tied to the shore you will wear a properly fitted life jacket 100% of the time. At 47 degrees even in flat water you have about 5 to 10 minutes of muscle activity to rescue yourself. In ten minutes your muscles stop working and your chances of rescue are very poor. Updated 2011.

    3 min

  3. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    3) Low Impact Camping

    Because there are now so many of us, this video gives some low impact camping tips for Colorado River Trips within Grand Canyon National Park. (updated 2011)

    4 min

  4. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    4) Personal Hygiene, Kitchen, Food/ Hydration

    Personal Hygiene and River Illness How does one keep from getting sick when boating on the river for days at a time? Here are some simple tips that can help keep you healthy. Setting Up the Kitchen Learn some time-tested techniques for setting up a River Kitchen - the center of every successful trip. Food and Hydration Food is your body's primary source of fuel and salts (electrolytes) while experiencing the heat within the Grand Canyon. Eat a salty snack every time you take a drink. Updated 2011.

    6 min

  5. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    5) Accidents - What To Do ?

    Learn the single greatest cause of accidents in the Grand Canyon Backcounty. What do you do if it is an emergency and you need help? Updated 2011.

    4 min

  6. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    6) Grand Canyon Wildlife

    What do you do when you encounter rattlesnakes and scorpions on a river or backpack trip through Grand Canyon National Park? Also, how to deal with pesky critters in the backcountry and in camp. Updated 2011.

    2 min

  7. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    7) Restricted Areas (Archeological, Ecological)

    What sensitive locations along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park are restricted to all visitors - be they boaters or hikers? Updated 2011.

    6 min

  8. 11/08/2012 · VIDEO

    8) Day Use Areas

    What areas along the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park are reserved for day use only ? This clips shows the locations and describes their special features. Updated 2011.

    6 min
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  • Creator
    National Park Service
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2012
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2008 National Park Service
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    Grand Canyon River

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