UPCOMING SIERRARIOS TRIPS
In 2013, SierraRios will offer raft-support trips down several rivers in Mexico and Peru. Various trips are suitable for novice, intermediate, or advanced boaters. If you are interested in any of these, please click on the link or contact Rocky Contos, who is organizing them. Individuals with extensive guiding experience on other rivers will be welcomed and may get reduced rates.
RIVER LAUNCHES # DAYS DISTANCE RENDEZVOUS DIFFICULTY PRICE
RIO USUMACINTA Feb15, Mar17 8 days 88 miles Chiapas II and III $600-$1200
RIO URUBAMBA mid-Apr 20 days 300 miles Cusco class III-IV TBD
RIO MARANON mid-May 28 days 403 miles Lima class III-IV TBD
RIO HUALLAGA Jun 8 days 108 miles Mazatlán III-IV (optional V) TBD
RIO MULATOS-AROS mid-Aug 9 days 148 miles Tucson class III-IV $600-1100
RIO CONCHOS late-Aug 8 days 109 miles Tucson class III-IV $600-1000
RIO PIAXTLA early-Sep 8 days 108 miles Mazatlán III-IV (optional V) TBD
RIO PRESIDIO maybe 7 days ~70 miles Mazatlán IV TBD
RIOS DE COLIMA maybe 7 days ~100 miles P.Vallarta III and IV TBD
RIO LACANJÁ Dec21-28 8 days 113 miles Chiapas IV and V $600-1000
RIO USUMACINTA Dec29, Jan8 8 days 88 miles Chiapas II and III $600-$1200

RIO MULATOS-AROS: The Best Raft-Support Expedition in Mexico

148 miles, class III-IV, 10 days, $600-1100

Aug, 2013: rendezvous in Tucson/Douglas. MORE INFO

This is one of the finest long-distance wilderness rivers in Mexico and located just south of the Arizona border. The trip is comparable to a half Grand Canyon, triple Salt, or Salmon River trip with beautiful canyon, interesting side hikes, and fun rapids. Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers/paddlers. Space is limited. This is primarily a class III trip and is suitable for intermediate kayakers. The 6 class IV rapids can be averted if desired.

RIO CONCHOS: Sierra Tarahumara to the Desert

140 miles, class III-IV, 10 days, $400-1000

Aug, 2013: rendezvous in Tucson. MORE INFO

On this raft/kayak expedition, we will make our way down one of the most scenic higher elevation rivers in Mexico located just south of the New Mexico/Texas border in the Copper Canyon area. Experience pillars, caves, rapids, and hotsprings in Tarahumara land as we float into the Chihuahua desert. Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers/paddlers. This is a class III trip and is suitable for intermediate kayakers.

RIO PIAXTLA : Source-to-Sea through the Deepest Canyon in North America

108 miles, class III-IV, 8 days, TBD

Sep: rendezvous in Mazatlán. MORE INFO

On this kayak/raft expedition down Río Piaxtla, we plan to fly up to the rim, hike down into the deepest canyon in North America, and then paddle all the way to the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the last free-flowing rivers in Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental and may be dammed soon, so enjoy it while you still can! Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers. The trip is suitable for intermediate kayakers. Class V paddlers have an option of tackling the Puerta de Piaxtla section for the 3 days prior to meeting the group.

RIO PRESIDIO : Second Deepest Canyon in North America and Partial First Descent

70 miles, class IV+, 7 days, TBD

September: rendezvous in Mazatlán. MORE INFO

Our Río Presidio journey starts at a remote road access point just past several unrunnable chasms. We will face numerous class IV rapids through the second deepest canyon in North America, including in the initial 14 km of virgin river never paddled before!! Use your boat or ours. Everyone is welcome: kayakers, rafters, and raft passengers/paddlers. Another 4 days of class IV may be available afterward (Río Baluarte).

RIOS DE COLIMA : Tropical Volcano and Granite Gorge Boating

~100 miles, class IV and III, 7 days, TBD

Sep-Oct: rendezvous in Puerto Vallarta or Manzanillo. MORE INFO

Join the first commercial descents of several river gems in the state of Colima, home of the 14206 ft Volcán de Colima. Contrast the volcanic rock gorges of Ríos Armeria and Coahuayana with the granite of Río Marabasco. This trip is suited for intermediate or advanced kayakers seeking varied class III and IV tropical whitewater experiences. Bring your boat or use one of ours. Riding the raft is always an option.

RIO USUMACINTA : Sacred Monkey River of the Maya

88 miles, class II-III, 9-10 days, $600-1200

Dec-Jan: rendezvous in Villahermosa/Palenque, Chiapas. MORE INFO

The Usumacinta is the most voluminous river in Mexico and affords one of the greatest river journeys in the world. Join our rafting/kayaking expedition as we make our way down its canyons and stop to camp on giant pristine beaches, visit the Mayan ruins of Yáxchilan and Piedras Negras, enjoy the travertine waterfall of Budsilá, and navigate the big-water rapids of Cañon San José. This trip is suitable for intermediate and even novice paddlers.