4 Affordable Gifts for Someone Who Loves Colorado River Rafting
December is upon us, and we’re all thinking about what to
get for our loved ones this year. A Colorado River rafting
trip, is, of course, the ultimate gift, but might be a little out of some of
your budgets this year. If that’s the case, here are some ideas from Hatch to
help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones.
River Gear –
Maybe your friend or loved one has a rain coat that’s looking a little shabby
or they’ve been talking about replacing those old hiking sandals for months.
Now is the perfect time to help them update their worn out gear or make sure
they have all the staples.
Check out your trip’s sample itinerary on our website for a
list of gear you’ll need on your trip. (Motorized
/ Oar
Powered). AND don’t forget to watch our video
packing guide for more rafting trip packing tips.
Hatch Swag – Hatch’s online store carries
both gear you’ll want on the river (like water bottles, rain gear, and
long-sleeved Columbia shirts) and gear you’ll want to wear year round. Everyone
on your list can stay warm all winter long in a cozy Hatch hoody or fleece.
A Great Read –
There are dozens of great books out there about the Grand Canyon and the
Colorado River. Help someone on your holiday gift list get in adventure mode
with one of them, or give them something great to read at camp in the evenings.
Start from the beginning of Grand Canyon rafting with The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons by John
Wesley Powell or read about the beginning of Hatch River Expeditions in Riverman: The Story Bus Hatch by Roy Webb.
Buy from our Amazon.com reading list store
and proceeds from your purchase go directly to The Whale Foundation, an
organization which provides mental and physical health care for the river
guiding community.
A Charitable Gift – More
and more, people are rejecting material gifts in favor of donations to their
favorite charitable organizations. If you have someone philanthropically minded
on your list, why not give on their behalf to one of many groups dedicated to
stewardship of the Grand Canyon and its communities?
Need somewhere to start? Hatch
contributes annually to these Grand Canyon organizations.
Happy Gifting!
