Reaching New Heights

The first week of the West Coast swing has rapidly passed. The Super Seniors have risen to the occasion everyday by conquering elements of hiking, climbing, rafting, and biking.


First up, Grand Junction and the all encompassing 2 day experience of rappelling, hiking, climbing, canyoneering through squeezes, and rock scrambling in two phenomenal locations; Colorado National Monument and beautiful Unaweep Canyon. One piece that everyone will remember is excelling at the most difficult challenge, an elevation climb of roughly 100 feet and an opening of only a foot wide, teamwork was displayed at a maximum level. Also witnessed throughout the two days was great determination in rock climbing on various surfaces, using the guide's tips to eventually find a successful route to the top. So many fears smashed, so many goals met, so many with more confidence. More confidence to try new things, more confidence to believe in themselves, more confidence to succeed.

Down to the river we went. A boatload of fascinating memories were made from the two day Colorado River rafting overnight excursion. We observed three bald eagles, a golden eagle, several blue heron, a couple turkeys, and a plethora of other wildlife along the river. Water fights between rafts, floating through some class one rapids, amazing meals, campsite games and stories, sleeping outside under the brightest full moon ever, and guides that added to the fun made this one of the favorite parts of the trip for many.

How bout we head to the biking capitol Moab, Utah and continue a wicked week of activities? After a night of shopping, an early morning bike ride awaited all. We shredded up the slickrock like nobody's business, impressing the guides throughout the ride. Arches National Park on one side, Canyonlands on the other, the scenery was breath-taking. Everyone adding skills with each passing turn.

Can this get any better? Climbing in some of the rarest places, rafting through Westwater Canyon, biking in the coolest place in the USA!

We headed west, driving through majestic Utah and several national parks, each with its own personality.

Fishlake National Forest, Capitol Reef National Park, Escalante Grand Staircase, and the mesmerizing Bryce Canyon.