10 Reasons to Choose CRATE for your River Rafting Vacation

1.Experience--Colorado River and Trail Expeditions or "CRATE" officially became a company in 1971. Prior to that time our owner, David Mackay, had worked as a rafting guide since 1964. He was a pioneer of sorts, developing technical backdown and turnaround motorized raft runs still used in the Grand Canyon today. In 1968 David met his future wife Vicki on a Grand Canyon trip. Together they started CRATE in 1971. The spirit of service and excellence that Vicki and Dave began in 1971 continues today, as all members of the CRATE family work together to provide you with an outstanding river trip experience. Colorado River & Trail Expedtions is one of only a handful of rafting companies that is still owned and operated by its original owners.


2.Our Staff & Guides--Our people, from office staff to guides, are what make CRATE the best option for your rafting vacation. Our guides are fun, friendly, excited about their job, and happy to help you in any way possible to make your vacation enjoyable. They are extremely knowledgeable about the areas our trips operate in, and they will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the river and the canyon. We are proud of the experience and longevity of our guides. Most of them have been with CRATE for six years or longer, and our senior Trip Leaders all have ten to twenty years of experience.


3.Quality Equipment--We pride ourselves in having great equipment and taking good care of it. We also try to continuously implement new and innovative ideas to make our trips even better.


4.Dedication to the Environment--Our Company Motto is "Take care of the Earth. Do what you can to protect wild places and preserve open spaces." We have a recycling plan implemented and we are a proud member of "Leave no Trace."


5.All Inclusive Rafting--Our trips include everything you will need for the trip except your personal items.


6.Repeat Customer Incentives--A big portion of our business is from repeat customers. We give a 10% discount on all of our rafting trips to our repeat customers. Go on a Desolation Canyon or Cataract Canyon trip this year and next year you can receive 10% off of a Grand Canyon Rafting trip.


7.Individual Attention--CRATE is a relatively small company. Our office staff is composed of 3 people and we have about 15 guides. We really can put a personal touch on your trips. Call us at 1-800-253-7328 and we will be glad to help with any questions you may have.


8.Vacation Packaging and Group Charters--We love to work with individuals, groups, and travel agents. We will be glad to package other activities with your rafting trip or customize aspects of you river trip.


9.Great Food--Chicken, Steak, Halibut, Vegetarian Options,....The list goes on. Most of our customers claim to have eaten better on the river than they do at home.


10.The Right Length Trip--It took nature millions of years to create the canyon country of the southwest. Our trips are the right length to enjoy these incredible landscapes. On our trips you will have enough time to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of this awe-inspiring area. Hike, swim, relax, explore, contemplate, meditate, and appreciate the whole experience.