Lower San Juan River
$1,100.00/PP
FLC alumni and members of their immediate family are invited to embark on a fully guided 5-day river adventure with Fort Lewis on the Water (FLOW). Dr. Andrew Gulliford will provide context and insight to our trip through archaeological sites along the goosenecks.
Santa Rita Park
Free
FLC Alumni will be hosting a tent at Santa Rita Park on Saturday, June 1, to participate in the Animas River Days Celebration! Join us for river games, giveaways, and refreshments.
Durango, CO
$50
Alumni who graduated 50 + years ago, Class of 1974 and before, are invited to a special two-day celebration. Enjoy campus tours, a special reception, and a train ride with a picnic lunch.
Join fellow FLC alumni and the Fort Lewis on the Water (FLOW) guides on an unforgettable 3-day/2 night guided trip on the Rio Chama. You'll enjoy spectacular views of the sandstone and limestone canyons, side hikes, hot springs, and archaeological sites.
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Who: Fort Lewis College Alumni and their immediate family (max one guest per FLC Alum) Time: Morning departure from Durango, CO
Join fellow FLC alumni and the Fort Lewis on the Water (FLOW) guides on an unforgettable 3-day/2 night guided trip on the Rio Chama. You will enjoy spectacular views of the sandstone and limestone canyons, side hikes, hot springs, and archaeological sites.
FLOW guides will prepare all the meals and rig the boats, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the sights and each other’s company. Space on this trip is extremely limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Small Craft Small crafts such as inflatable kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and pack rafts are welcome on most FLOW programs. You are welcome to bring your own, or request one from FLOW. Helmets are required for SUPs and all small craft on the Rio Chama.
River miles: 31 Days on the river: 3 Nights on the river: 2
The Rio Chama is a Wild and Scenic River located in northwest New Mexico, and a major tributary of the Rio Grande. From the El Vado dam the Chama winds through canyons of multi-colored rock and wooded slopes before spilling into the open desert. The limited dam releases and short boating season make this beautiful river a highly sought-after float trip.
Day 1: Early morning travel from Durango to El Vado Ranch (3 hours). Once we arrive at the ranch, FLOW guides will rig boats and we will get on the river. This float through canyon country passes old homesteads and hot springs with a few rapids to keep things splashy.
Day 2: The canyon deepens on the second day, with large ponderosa pines providing protection from the desert heat. Side hikes to the canyon rim at Rio Cebolla or to the dinosaur tracks in Dark Canyon provide an opportunities to stretch your legs.
Day 3: With an early start, we leave the canyons behind as we wind toward Big Eddy for our longest day on the river. The iconic Monastery of Christ in the Desert is an impressive landmark before cooling off in the biggest rapids. We will take off the river late-afternoon at either Chavez Canyon, or Big Eddy.