A longstanding presence in the Silicon Valley equity investment sphere, David Colin Burke functions as the CEO of Selby Lane LLC. With an enduring passion for the outdoors, David Colin Burke brought people from urban settings into contact with nature as a Sierra Club whitewater river raft guide in the 1990s.
One of the classic Southwest rafting destinations is a stretch of the Colorado River that traverses the Grand Canyon. Featuring class VI+ whitewater, the route typically takes at least seven days to complete and involves the use of one of 16 authorized outfitters. The full length possible extends from Lees Ferry, Arizona, 280 river miles west to Lake Mead, with most rafting trips 200 miles or shorter. Some groups even start with overnight hikes down from the rim of the Grand Canyon and commence mid-canyon.
In a typical day, about a dozen of Class III to Class VI+ rapids are encountered by rafting groups. During the monsoon season, which lasts from July to September, afternoon thunderstorms and flash floods in tributaries are common. These help cool down rafters in an arid environment with temperatures that often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
For many, the attraction of rafting the Grand Canyon extends beyond the technical elements and involves immersion in a landscape dominated by ancient geology and 5,000-foot walls. With trips often selling out a year in advance, they are not inexpensive and start in the $2,000 range. A variety of vessel types are available, including paddle, oar, motorized, dory, and hybrid.
One of the classic Southwest rafting destinations is a stretch of the Colorado River that traverses the Grand Canyon. Featuring class VI+ whitewater, the route typically takes at least seven days to complete and involves the use of one of 16 authorized outfitters. The full length possible extends from Lees Ferry, Arizona, 280 river miles west to Lake Mead, with most rafting trips 200 miles or shorter. Some groups even start with overnight hikes down from the rim of the Grand Canyon and commence mid-canyon.
In a typical day, about a dozen of Class III to Class VI+ rapids are encountered by rafting groups. During the monsoon season, which lasts from July to September, afternoon thunderstorms and flash floods in tributaries are common. These help cool down rafters in an arid environment with temperatures that often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
For many, the attraction of rafting the Grand Canyon extends beyond the technical elements and involves immersion in a landscape dominated by ancient geology and 5,000-foot walls. With trips often selling out a year in advance, they are not inexpensive and start in the $2,000 range. A variety of vessel types are available, including paddle, oar, motorized, dory, and hybrid.
