House Rock Rapid

 House Rock Rapid

When it comes to scouting this rapid I much prefer the sensational river left scout. I am hoping to be able to shoot people running the rapid from that angle. The rapid itself has a variety of different runs. The left run is the most challenging as there is a pillow rock which tries to push you against the cliffs then tips you boat sideways. If this one doesn't flip your boat there is a big wave below that crunches bones.  As evidenced by the picture of the yellow 18ftr. that group flipped 2 boats right before we came through. We righted  their  boats both of which had flipped on the pillow rock.

The Doctor is in the house. Me on the left Dr. Michael Barnes and his wife Marni and daughter next to him.

Personal Items for River Trip

List of Personal Items		I have put the Items which I felt were generic and useful for  newbie rafters on this list.. I put them in red and a picture that relates (kinda) to item to make it more fun Mikp
Driver's License (Required at put in, Do not leave in truck if it is being shuttled. I had to pay to have someone retrieve it from Page. LOL .... only a Mikep event.) Evacuation insurance (not required by NPS)		The photo at the left is at Lees Ferry. Just so you know there is a store about 3 minutes drive from the put in. It is small but has limited rafting gear but does not have things such as oars, rope, waterproof boxes but does have things like solar showers, snacks, hats, shirts etc. A little further up the road is a small convenience store for items like milk, cookies, cheese, ice etc
I am using this area to make suggestions that most people leave out.	#1) Make sure your underwear is a quick dry type not cotton (though in camp cotton is wonderful on the river nothing worse than having a wet butt the whole day. Same thing with t-shirts. Great for in camp but will make you colder on the river. #2. There are great river bags and there are good river bags. I put my absolutely imperative gear in my Watershed bag. In my other bags I put my stuff that can be dried out in my bag that is water proof but cannot withstand the time it takes to float a flipped raft to a spot where it can be turned upright. I take a heavy duty black plastic bag for my sleeping bag so that it is protected inside the drybag. You cannot go to bed in a wet sleeping bag.
Personal Ammo Box map and river guide of the Grand Canyon, a GPS system, spare key to truck, notebook and pen		The photo to the left is of Lava Falls. Rated a 10, I believe, on a 10 point scale. What a gorgeous rapid!!! It is almost imperative to have a gps system in my humble opinion. I do not have one but maybe some day.
2 pair of boating     shorts (nylon)                     silk or wick away or     poly shirts (for fast dry)        River shoes River sandals		Me again. Another beautiful hike on the canyon. Picture by Jessica Dumke.
digital camera charger spare batteries 35 mm camera black and white film		The ocatillos in full bloom.
2 pair of sunglasses        2 Chap stick (SPF15 or better)                   2Sunscreen (Spf 30)
Hoodie		Bouche Ball
Sleeping Cot tent sleeping bag camp pillow thermal rest
		1 dry bag for clothes
Solar Shower Propane shower toiletry bag wash cloth towel		At Mat Kat Hotel I believe.
Big hat (w/alligator clips)		1 day bag
head lamp (plus a spare) Spare AAA batteries 2 Flashlights Spare AA Batteries		5 pair wool socks
2 water bottles		long sleeve quick dry
Cribbage board Spare deck of cards Games to play in the Eves washer game		In the photo by Jessica Dumpke I am playing cards with Rick Cutler. The cribbage board is made out of a piece of driftwood from the Green River. We forgot our board so I drilled one out by hand at the put in.
rowing gloves & warm gloves 2 pfd's (life jackets) Paddle Jackets paddle pants rain jacket		It is me Mikep
Mug(with cover) for hot chocolate/0r coffee lexan water bottle Drinks (water, Gatorade provided, hot chocolate, and coffee provoided) river snacks		My kitchen. We provide plates, bowls, eating utensils you bring the appetite
2 long pants (water compatible)		wash cloth / towel/soap
3 long sleeve micro fabric shirts		Helmet
2 pfd's (life jackets)
Camp folding chair (In bag. Please not lounging chairs or lawn chairs)  Mug(with cover) for hot chocolate/0r coffee Camp shoes/hiking shoes (dry at night )
swimsuit headlamp
wetsuit (if weather dictates)