Desert Survivors is an affiliation of desert lovers committed to experiencing, sharing and protecting desert wilderness wherever we find it. We recognize the places we love to explore will not remain wild unless we give others the opportunity to experience them as we do and unless we remain vigilant and active in our efforts to monitor and preserve them.

A Desert Survivor backpacker on a December 2011 trip to a remote part of the Whipple Mountains and a grove of Sagauro Cactus that are the western limit to these plants in the US.  The last time these cacti were documented was 15 years ago from a helicopter.  The Desert Survivors hikers found more Saguaro than were seen before-- including small ones-- suggesting the grove is thriving.  Desert Survivors sponsors backpacking and car camping trips throughout the year.  Become a member  and join us on our wilderness adventures. Photo by Bob Davis.


Latest News & Upcoming Events

 
 NEW TRIP            Green River Desolation Canyon Adventure,  June 11-15, 2012             NEW TRIP
 
For those who missed the Yampa Trip but still crave a river adventure--you have another chance! ARTA will offer a second river trip just for Desert Survivors: the Green River through Desolation Canyon, June 11 - 15, 2012.
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This 5-day, private-charter trip will raft the Green River through Desolation Canyon, beginning in Vernal, Wyoming and ending in Green River, Utah. It launches one day after the Yampa trip ends. We need an additional 12 people to make it a private trip.
 
The Green River starts its journey on the slopes of 13,800 foot Gannett Peak, the highest point in Wyoming, and travels nearly 700 miles before joining the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park. The waterway is remote and vast, traversing some of the least-inhabited country in the west. We'll raft 83 miles through one of the most isolated stretches. Desolation and Gray canyons are rugged, austere, and starkly beautiful. Wide sweeping bends in the river form majestic amphitheaters which clearly display the rugged, dramatic cliffs of the neighboring Tavaputs Plateau.
 
Warm water and moderate rapids make this a great trip for novices and seasoned river runners.  We'll camp on riverside beaches with spectacular views of the river and canyon.     Price:  $769 per person.    Deadline to sign up:  February 28, 2012.
 
ARTA requires a $100 per person deposit by Feb 28, 2012. Make your check out to ARTA River Trips and mail to Bob Lyon, 569 Victoria Street, SF, CA 94132.    Bob Lyon (robtlyon@gmail) and Michelle Bashin (mbashin@yahoo.com) are the trip organizers.   See www.arta.org for trip details.



The Desert Survivors Winter 2011-2012 Trip Schedule is now ready. Also available in PDF format (168 KB).

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