"Food, glorious food…" could be the theme of the great eats you'll appreciate on your Grand Canyon rafting trip. And that's a good thing, because after an exciting day of traversing down the white waters; swimming under the water falls in side canyons, and possibly hiking to some Anasazi ruins, a banquet around a campfire may be the ultimate topper to a fantastic day.
The professional guides licensed to lead these excursions know the river and are nothing short of amazing. They can tell great stories about the canyon's history and the people who once lived there; and rafting accounts that will amuse and entertain you. Your well being is always a major concern, but they are also trained to administer CPR should it ever be required. On top of all that, they are supplied with first class foods to cook and to keep your taste buds and tummies as content as the rest of you.
The rafting outfitters have staff members on hand to make certain that all dietary needs are accommodated, so preparation and stocking of a raft for the long journey down river is determined by the trip duration, number of participants and any special dietary needs they might have. The day before launch, your pack supervisors assemble adequate food for three meals a day plus snacks, beverages and of course, desserts. This involves packaging and loading huge coolers, blocks of ice and food boxes full of dry provisions, condiments, seasonal fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and all the rest of the fixings required to keep hungry rafters well nourished.
Prepare your taste buds and tummies for some real happy surprises from sunup to sundown while you're rafting the Grand Canyon:
• Breakfast can be as basic as cold cereal and milk or as hearty as ham steaks, French toast and hash browns. Enjoy your "cowboy coffee," brewed over the open fire in a sturdy coffee pot just like the old cowboys used to make it, or your choice of teas, juice or milk, as you get ready for a day of adventure on the river.
• Lunch is usually provided buffet style and features a tempting selection of sandwich fixings - deli meats, sliced cheeses, even the ever popular PB&J. You can even snack on chips, fruit, granola bars and cookies.
• Your day of Colorado River rafting comes to a glorious conclusion with a crackling campfire and a chance to kick back with all your new rafting mates. Needless to say, your outfitter will ensure that the campfire is built in an appropriate fire pit and that once the embers have cooled, the old rule of drown, stir and transport away are observed. But that's their worry. Your job is to relish your sit-down dinner at the camping area. The menu could very well include steak or BBQ chicken, a green salad, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables and possibly even cheesecake for dessert!
The kitchen is the heart of each camp, just as it is in the home. The outfitters prepare delicious and healthy meals using Dutch ovens, bbq grills, or whatever cookware is most appropriate for the food being offered. All supplies are stowed in the raft, and packed and unpacked each day, along with you and fellow rafters.
Although pets and alcohol are never permitted, the awesome views, stories and company around the campfire after each great day provide ample intoxication for your senses.
Author Resource:-
If you are looking for the best in a high adventure Grand Canyon river rafting trip, author Stephen Daniels recommends Hatch River Expeditions for the best the canyon has to offer. Their expert guides will take you on the adventure of a lifetime, educating, and entertaining you and making sure that all your senses, including your taste buds, are well stimulated, on this once in a lifetime trip.
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