Rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

An all time trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
Private Trip - 18 days - 16 people - 5 boats - PRO outfitted
Put in: Lees Ferry
Take out: Diamond Creek
CARNAGE: Swam (survived) the left side of Bed Rock and the bottom half of Lava.
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[@EricBurgeson]

I made that trip about 10 years ago; what a blast!!!; Lee's Ferry past Lava Falls; 14 day trip; best experience I have ever had, would pay ANY AMOUNT to do it again!!! Water temp is 44 degrees, COLD!!!

[@miahsky]

One of the best videos I have seen showing a great combination of rapids, hikes and camps. “Exciting” swim at bedrock. Dang!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Jeremiah!!

[@cq7415]

Wonderful video. Great job of photographing showing all the rapids of the entire canyon. You all did a great job of maneuvering the rafts through the rapids. Trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks CQ!

[@corysinman]

That is an intense amount of beer.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Quite

[@miguelitojeep]

Dude... insane! Trip of a lifetime I'm sure

[@buddyrupp6235]

Great camera work. Gorgeous color is a tribute to the Canyon. I've done a few river trips. Seductive

[@syrussmith6757]

Amazing journey! Thank you for sharing, Garrett!

[@andyhollin]

Looks like an awesome trip! Nice video.

[@CruisingMaya]

Great video! I have a 21 day trip coming up in a month- this got me even more excited. Thanks for putting this video together and sharing!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Cruising Maya thanks! You are going to have a great time!

[@anniefranks6881]

Wow, what a beautiful & fun adventure! Would love to have even one friend let alone an entire group of friends who’d be interested in doing this😢!

[@GarrettMorrow]

annie franks thanks Annie. I am blessed to know some badass humans.

[@ellahdk6826]

I Wish i could have a group like that

[@SegoMan]

@@ellahdk6826 When the shuttle driver picked us up at Diamond Creek on our trip. we had gear sorted and stacked. trailers were loaded quickly, someone made the comment no stinking people allowed in the van. we all stripped took a quick dip to clean up. In the van we go. The shuttle driver said what's up with you guys?? people normally hate each other by the time they get to the take out 🤣🤣

[@JDH_MUSIC]

The contrast between water and rock is beautiful

[@andycunningham6757]

FRANK!!!! Nice to see you buddy.

[@rodrigosespinoza2011]

Amazing trip,thanks for sharing!

[@silvioraulortegairigoitia8166]

Great video. Amazing!

[@suzanneel-haj6189]

I'm going on a 10 day trip through the river pretty soon and I have been really nervous! Thanks for sharing. Made me understand what to expect!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

You will have sooo much fun! Enjoy.

[@SegoMan]

Did you survive the trip??

[@bobbyfaller5239]

Wow all time! Nice work

[@BigJohnLew]

wow... that look's epic!!! Putting this high on my bucket list!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Smart move!

[@michaelangel8133]

Did the Colorado River in the 1980 in a Dory, glorious and scary, competition between small dories and rubber

[@GarrettMorrow]

Would be very nervous about damaging a dory. Amazing experience I’m sure.

[@1049berkeley]

Awesome video. The views and water are amazing. Just did a full day whole length of the Gauley River in WV !!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

1049berkeley thanks!!

[@richhamilton3974]

Nice shots of your Bedrock and Lava swims. It was super fun having you and the Tahoe Crew in our zone throughout our 18 days in the Grand Ditch. Cheers, Rich from Telluride

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Rich! Great to have met you.

[@richhamilton7688]

Hey Garrett, also wanted to ask you who I might contact regarding how to make an ammo can parafin wax fire candle? [e-mail]

[@GarrettMorrow]

@@richhamilton7688 I sent you an email.

[@Vicncoffee]

Dude,not sure how I stumbled on your page but im loving it, thanks for sharing!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.

[@dalastmag1929]

What an adventure!

[@hiddenarenadans]

Hi Garrett, our friend, Steve, took a group of us with you guys in 1997 ? It was fun re-experiencing the journey through this video. Hope you are well, Fiona

[@ronactive]

The Colorado River is a Dream for me. Greetings ronactive

[@GarrettMorrow]

Its the best! You should go!

[@Zialungpachal]

great video, you are amazing, loving every minute of it

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thank you!

[@robertbowes3118]

Wow the water is so clear I wasnt expecting that

[@5150chicago]

I think we all know who the high five guy is!! Looks like something new on my bucket list.

[@afshadygirly3473]

Wowww wonderfully

[@madebymackenzie]

So cool! Thank you for sharing! 😁

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@delriv5238]

Wow. Well done

[@GarrettMorrow]

thanks Del!

[@Mr_Panda1715]

Thank you for this video

[@GarrettMorrow]

Percy Jackson you are welcome!

[@BudGragg]

freaking fantastic!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Bud!!

[@giulianopavezvasquez3610]

Beautiful!!!🏜Hermoso rafting bella experiencia!!!con la sensación de libertad,magia y belleza de la naturaleza!!!una maravilla de DIOS!!!Saludos de🇨🇱

[@GarrettMorrow]

Gracias por el lindo comentario

[@ryanaronson2874]

I think it's important to note that the Grand Canyon operates on a 1-10 scale. Their class 5 is the same as a Salmon River class 2.5. I totally disagree with their scale because there are too many variables. When you have a 1-10 scale what is the true difference between a 7 and an 8? I think the Grand Canyon should align with every other rive and go to a 1-5 scale.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Ryan Aronson I thought it was confusing too but I’ve only rafted 3 times so what do I care.

[@todddaugherty110]

Agree.

[@paulharms7253]

I was thinking the same thing, Ryan. I used to be a guide in California which uses the 1-5 rating system.

[@luigirendesi8551]

Bellissimo video, ottimo lavoro anche se siete un po' Pazzi . Al minuto 23:10 sono finito in acqua con voi ne ho bevuta un po' anche io ma non ho rotto le dita come il vostro amico. Grazie per avermi fatto CONOSCERE il CANYON da un prospettiva diversa. tutto molto bello ,3 grandi LIKE...Ciao

[@GarrettMorrow]

Grazie per le belle parole. grazie per aver guardato il video

[@padlnjones]

very nice! we just got home from 14 day trip....

[@GarrettMorrow]

David Blumberg amazing right!?

[@joeysandine2419]

Ohh man I am also a member of the Bedrock left-line swim club

[@GarrettMorrow]

A horrible club to in! Glad you're all good.

[@leondeaysen]

Maravilloso 👍👍👍

[@JacquelPDW]

This is a great video man, high-quality footage, chill music, and a relaxed pace. Thanks for sharing! Loved the Alibi Brewery kegs! Are you guys from the Tahoe area?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thank you! And yes a large portion of our group lives in the Truckee area.

[@surkene2014]

Raifting seru sekali 👍👍👍👍

[@todddaugherty110]

Looks like you used Canyon R.E.O..... I'm sure Donnie and his crew took good care of ya'll. We have our own boats, kitchen, groovers etc and only use Donnie for the Shuttle. That was some serious recirculating at Bedrock.

[@GarrettMorrow]

We used PRO.

[@tcali7052]

Wow!!! Loved every minute of this video & have watched many times. The videography and editing is amazing, scenery stunning & enjoyed the music tracks (thanks for turning me onto naxatras, awesome tune!!!!) I am jealous of your trip in a very positive kind of way, but appreciate living vicariously through you. My ?s: what was daytime temps, nighttime temps & water temperature? Many thanks for sharing this, look forward to seeing more!

[@GarrettMorrow]

T Cali, sorry for the delayed response here. Thank you for the kind comment. We had highs in the 80's and lows in low 70's. The water is cold, but warms 1 degree every 20 miles you travel down river. The water temperature is also dependent on Lake Powell's water level and time of year. Today at the put in it is 65 degrees F. Make sure to check out my other river trip videos! Thanks again.

[@timwillis8991]

Are you all professionals?? That's def not for an amateur! Awesome video and clarity!

[@GarrettMorrow]

A few in our trip it was their first time down the canyon. But practiced in other rivers prior.

[@marilynnh965]

I love the footage. Wish I could set it for myself! The only thing I wish would be for there to not be any music in the background. The sound of water and the rapids are why I love these videos so much!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Glad you like it!

[@thunderboundfilms6812]

Leaving for a 6 day trip tomorrow!!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

ThunderBound Films take it all in!!! Enjoy.

[@GarrettMorrow]

And go right at bedrock!

[@Agenuineweirdo1187]

Great video! My buddies and I ran it a few years ago. Day 1 was Thanksgiving 2017. Love your footage. Was curious what program you used to edit.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Josh! I used Premiere Po for the editing.

[@allstarplumbingremodel1783]

AWESOOOOOOOOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Glad you liked it Plumber.

[@trevor6433]

I’ve done the 7 day motor trip but am looking into the 14 day oar trip.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Do it!

[@1XX1]

Nice to see no cell phones!!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

One of the best parts of river trips! No service!

[@g-hj1937]

i love colorado river

[@eataxresolutions]

SIIIICK!!!

[@thenewfire]

Needed to divide the rapid classes in half so they actually are correct with all other rivers ratings.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Colorado River through the Grand Canyon has a different scale.

[@thenewfire]

@@GarrettMorrow I know. You need to divide it in half though still. So it actually has meaning. Nobody actually uses that scale.

[@MrSamurichuck]

Sign us up.when do we leave?

[@infinitygaming4568]

Dudes just holding his can just an average day doing class 5 rapids

[@onignednerb1482]

I want to do this mega bad!

[@afsankhan9195]

Great rafting ❤ Come to nepal dude for more adventure 😀

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Afsan!

[@katzschernitz482]

Love this. How’d you swim at bedrock?? You had so much time to brace😂

[@GarrettMorrow]

Boat went up on its side and spit us all out.

[@zipperboy2008]

That’s not enough beer!

[@siaranulanganvlogs]

Wow video quality is great just using GP hero 6,imagine using gphero 9 in 2020/2021

[@elliswoodall407]

I would like to do what you guys are doing someday

[@GarrettMorrow]

You should!

[@bwinn5798]

took a swim at lava!

[@timwillis8991]

Great job everyone!!! How do you keep the rafts straight in those rapids and I am sure it takes alot of practice!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

It’s no easy task. Major props to all the captains!

[@SegoMan]

The boats normally do good on there own, it's the idiot between the oars that mess things up!

[@judywhite9942]

What an adventure! Great steering! How did you recover the raft and crew that overturned...? (around minute 19 )

[@GarrettMorrow]

That was another group that overlapped with ours. They had a safety boat below that was ready to help! Thanks for the comment. :)

[@judywhite9942]

@@GarrettMorrowWhat a great team, precision equipment and incredible adventure!!! Thanks so much 🍻👍!

[@AceGoodheart]

Dang, 18 days on the river seems like a long time. I don't think my pale skin could take that much sun. Looks fun though.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Long sleeve sun shirts and leggings. That’s what I did.

[@andrewshevchuk2062]

I've rafted the hiwassee river here in the smokies. I've been to the grand canyon for a 8 day trip. I'd love to go on something like this! I don't have a group of friends to do this with. We have different interests. I'd love to be a +1 ha

[@DonalMountain]

Nice video. What time of year did you go?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Beginning of September

[@adrianrafaelmagana804]

Yeah I'm not a fan of the classification system, I wonder what the history behind it is

[@GarrettMorrow]

Good question. I think 10 is too many as well.

[@MountainVisions]

So, no one has asked this question. Here goes. Did you intentionally not set your oar stops (those black donut things at the top of the rope rap) or did you just not realize you were supposed to. My guess, REO probably had OAR RIGHTS on there for their last group and as such the (oar stops) donuts were moved out of the way. Rowing with open oar locks is pretty advanced, but not setting up your oar stops is not really ideal. You were definitely getting tossed around in the boat a lot and weren't really able to use the oars as braces to lock yourself in. Anyway, loved the video and as a novice-intermediate rower myself, was definitely impressed. Were you really only rafting 3 times before the canyon?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks for the comment. I am the one filming and therefore don't have a good answer for you.

[@roscopico]

Curious how many hours a day were you on the water?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks for the comment. 7 or 8 usually.

[@catherineripmaster2054]

Great video Garrett! I was wondering if I could use some video clips from this trip in an instructional video that I am making for children with disabilities to pretend to go white water rafting to work on their head and trunk control. Is there a way I can contact you?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Catherine I'd be happy to help. DM me on instagram @garrett_morrow

[@glennrussell8703]

May I asked what time of year and flow this trip was?

[@GarrettMorrow]

September. I’m unsure what the flows were.

[@jacklee3608]

can we go to beaver fall if we book a white water rafting trip?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Jack Lee on a private trip like ours you can do what ever you want. Not sure about guided trips. Either way just go!! Thanks for the comment.

[@SandMarcusJ]

Where does one find more information about trips like these... didn't see that in the description.

[@GarrettMorrow]

This video is of a private trip. We rented boats and paid for food, coolers and dry boxes. You can research more by looking into outfitters like OARS, outdoors unlimited, tour west, western river expeditions, Grand Canyon white water, Arizona outfitters, etc etc. good luck!

[@SandMarcusJ]

@@GarrettMorrow Cool thanks for the info. Finished my first white water rafting trip a couple weeks ago and I got some friends who got the same adreneline rush from it and want to experience something I bit more extreme.

[@gordonstark9018]

Looks like a great river run with awesome scenery. I don't agree with your rapid classes. As a avid whitewater kayaker (71) ,you would never run a anything above a Class 5. Perhaps in rafting you have different classification for rapids

[@GarrettMorrow]

Grand Canyon is different.

[@SGriffin597]

Really well edited and great presentation! Can you share the name of the river company?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks! PRO is the company we rented boats and gear from. It was a private trip.

[@SGriffin597]

@@GarrettMorrow Much appreciated! Any advice would be well awesome as well! Anything you would do differently?

[@GarrettMorrow]

@@SGriffin597 Go right at bedrock!

[@coreyschumacher7306]

Did you guys rent the rafts or was it a guided trip?

[@GarrettMorrow]

We rented from outfitter PRO

[@kadenengle1426]

OK so throughout 4:16 an like 4:25 how did that can of whatever not fall

[@GarrettMorrow]

Kaden Engle I always look at that magic beer can.

[@skull465]

What was the size of the blue raft?

[@GarrettMorrow]

13.5

[@gpf5204]

wonderful nature and human joy of life, what's more?

[@user-uo5df6rw8w]

+ всех благ ,удачи!!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Спасибо

[@michaelangel8133]

My trip was much more serious, Dory with three passenger s, beautiful and hardly a "vacation", historical ride down the river

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks for the comment. Did you notice the river looking any different than you remember?

[@vollmayerd]

HI There - my name is Doug Vollmayer and I'm a producer for ABC News' Good Morning America in NY. I'm doing a piece about the Colorado River and I'm wondering if I can use this video with credit to you. Would that be OK?

[@GarrettMorrow]

Hey Doug. Thanks for reaching out. Please email me. Garrett.yz250f @ gmail . com

[@kenziebrax]

What rafting company did you go with.

[@GarrettMorrow]

We rented gear from PRO. The trip was self guided.

[@kenziebrax]

@@GarrettMorrow Thank you!. Way above my skill level

[@hukphin740]

What size rafts did y'all use? Oar length?

[@GarrettMorrow]

18' Sotar, not sure the oar length.

[@hukphin740]

@Garrett Morrow I've got a 15.5' Nrs,. Is it big enough, you think? Maybe the end of the season with lowerer water?

[@GarrettMorrow]

@@hukphin740 we had a boat with us that size and they did fine.

[@hukphin740]

@Garrett Morrow kool😎✌️ thanks for the feedback.

[@kellyslongjohns]

what were your trip dates?

[@GarrettMorrow]

end of September 2018.

[@kellyslongjohns]

Sweet - thanks! Great video! I know the owners of the yellow mini me in Crystal :P

[@GarrettMorrow]

@@kellyslongjohns Those guys were nuts!

[@robertbowes3118]

What makes it go from clear to mud?

[@GarrettMorrow]

The tributaries. There can be rain storms miles away from the canyon that will flow brown muddy water into the main channel. You'll see @10:17 that the Little Colorado River, one of the bigger tributaries in the canyon, was flowing muddy.

[@robertbowes3118]

@@GarrettMorrow thank you, that makes sense, I thought it was always silt laden, it was so cool going down the Colorado, one of the great things about KZbin

[@GarrettMorrow]

@@robertbowes3118 thanks for stopping by

[@joshuajones2511]

I didn’t know classes got above 6

[@GarrettMorrow]

C R A Y O N Grand Canyon has its own 1-10 scale.

[@chaosnarts9300]

4:50 the can didn't fall

[@GarrettMorrow]

Nuts!

[@darrenmcintosh326]

Seems slow for 225 mile trip Maybe $2500 to $5000 each with cooking supplies camp set up take down crew

[@GarrettMorrow]

What?

[@ceb4382]

It looks like these guys spent most of the time drinking beer. Great way to erase memories of an unforgettable trip.

[@GarrettMorrow]

You seem like fun.

[@ceb4382]

@@GarrettMorrow I only smoke crack om trips like that. lol

[@GarrettMorrow]

CEB well in that case we’ll invite you next time!

[@ceb4382]

@@GarrettMorrow I'm in!

[@ceb4382]

@@GarrettMorrow In all seriousness, though. Here is one good example of why having one's wits at all times is a good idea down there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opzcnmh_nbB3e7d9'm doing a two week all paddle trip next year. I won't be drinking nor smoking crack. lol

[@nanote7335]

the second rapid is class 7?? no no, is fake, this rapid is class 3 or 4 xd

[@GarrettMorrow]

1-10 scale

[@ssherrierable]

Rumor has it that his high 5 campaign started the COVID-19 pandemic 😷

[@GarrettMorrow]

*highfive!*

[@robertbowes3118]

Until it wasnt

[@fisheyelens876]

Sorry my wife says did ha ha

[@tomkelly3896]

Music suks🤔

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Tom Kelly. I was dying for your opinion.

[@tomkelly3896]

@@GarrettMorrow anytime

[@Jidwo]

There is no class 7

[@juliusohcoo8947]

Honestly I'd enjoy watching this video but, I give thumbs down because of the background music sometimes disturbing the sound of nature..

[@GarrettMorrow]

I just gave it a thumbs up to offset your thumbs down.

[@maribelzapata4166]

._. no te entendí ni berga no hablo Taka Taka :'D todo por un 10 en inglés :'> odio a mi maestro de inglés ;^;

[@GarrettMorrow]

tal vez debería incluir subtítulos?

[@jeffreysearle2996]

That is some annoying music

[@GarrettMorrow]

Jeffrey Searle what a rude thing to say Jeffrey. Thanks for stopping by.