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Raft for the Cure in Moab this June
This June, the Moab Adventure Center, located in Moab, Utah will play host to the fifth annual Raft for the Cure. This fun and unique event that will offer visitors a unique blend of outdoor adventure, live music, and great food, while also raising funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.The Raft for the Cure event begins with a full day of rafting along the famous Colorado River, one of the top whitewater destinations in the entire American west. Participants will get the opportunity to experience some of the most well known sections of that iconic waterway, including the popular Onion Creek, Cloudburst, Ida Gulch, and White's Rapid. This is medium level whitewater (think Class II or III) that wanders through spectacular canyons and scenic bluffs, offering plenty of adrenaline rushes to go along with the natural wonders. The on-the-river activities will run from 8AM to 4PM and are followed by dinner and live music in town that evening.
Organizers for the event have noticed a sharp increase in interest for this year's Raft for the Cure, which is why they are spreading the word a bit earlier. In 2010, there were 330 participants that helped raise $20,000 for beast cancer research. This year, that number is expected to climb to 500 with six local rafting companies joining forces to help accommodate everyone.
The cost of the event is $100 for adults and $85 for kids 5-15. That includes lunch and dinner, a full day of rafting, commemorative T-shirt, and more. For more details check out the Raft for the Cure website and to register click here.
A hundred bucks for a full day of rafting is an excellent deal to begin with. Throw in some food and a concert and this is a real bargain for a weekend's worth of entertainment. The fact that the proceeds are going to a great cause is just icing on the cake if you ask me.
[Photo credit: Sascha Grabow via WikiMedia Commons]
A hundred bucks for a full day of rafting is an excellent deal to begin with. Throw in some food and a concert and this is a real bargain for a weekend's worth of entertainment. The fact that the proceeds are going to a great cause is just icing on the cake if you ask me.
[Photo credit: Sascha Grabow via WikiMedia Commons]
Filed under: Activism, Paddling, North America, United States, Ecotourism, News
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tina Ellen Apr 19th 2011 6:46PM
I start my walk on May 1st, perhaps I can hitch with some truckers to make it to your event, then return to my Walk. I walk alone.blogspot.com
Jamie Rhein Apr 19th 2011 10:30AM
Kraig, this sounds like a blast. I've been through Moab a few times and always wished we had time to stop and raft. This year my son and husband are doing a raft trip on the Smith River in Montana again. Alas, I am going to be working so therefore, no raft trip for me.
You're right, the price does seem to be a bargain and what a gorgeous piece of U.S. real estate.
Aleida Apr 19th 2011 9:38PM
That sounds awesome! If it weren't so far away from me, I'd definitely want to join in on the festivities.