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Ceiba invites all of you to submit your photos and videos from your adventures in Grand Canyon and elsewhere. The outstanding imagery we receive is awe inspiring! Thank you! Our website exists because of all of you and your great photo and video contributions! 13th Annual Ceiba Adventu res Photo & Video Contest A Heartfelt Thanks for All the Grand Canyon Photo and Video Contest Contributions! On behalf of Ceiba Adventures , we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for all of your invaluable contributions to Ceiba’s 13th Annual Photo and Video Contest! Once again, you all outdid yourselves! Your stunning photos and videos from your river trips have added immense beauty and authenticity to our company's visual storytelling. We understand the effort and personal significance that go into capturing these moments, and we want to assure you that your work is highly valued. Your enthusiastic participation and contributions have ultimately helped elevate our brand. It's incredibly inspiring to see the passion and creativity that each of you brought to the contest. We were truly overwhelmed by the remarkable quality and diversity of the submissions we received this year, and it is evident that each photo and video carries a special story and personal connection to the Grand Canyon. Your willingness to share these moments with us has not only enriched our collection but has also allowed us to showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon through your lens and help us paint a vivid picture of the Grand Canyon river trip experience, serving as a source of inspiration for others who are yet to embark on their own river trips. Once again, thank you for sharing your talent and passion with us. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to feature your photos and videos and to have you as a part of Ceiba’s vibrant community and sharing in our love for Grand Canyon. Wishing you continued adventures and looking forward to the possibility of helping your trips out in the future! All the best, Scott Davis & Rachel Schmidt Owners Ceiba Adventures Ceiba sends out one mass email in the dead of winter each year. It is to invite all of you to submit your photos and videos from your adventures in Grand Canyon and elsewhere. And man, do you all ever deliver!!! The deluge of outstanding imagery we receive is awe inspiring! Thank you! Our staff so looks forward to experiencing your photos and videos from your trips. We can’t thank you enough for all your contributions! For our home page lead-in, a special shout-out to Derek Moody (learn more here) for his awesome video footage and to Bill Powers (learn more here) for his original (wrote the tune while on a Ceiba trip in the Canyon!) musical composition "Big Water Ahead". The viewers have voted! Here are our 2023 winners Here are all the other 2023 entries too! Photo/Video Contest Winners and Contributors 202 3 Alyson Goates Amanda Timoney - Grand Prize Photo Amy and Dan Brogan Bego Gerhart Caity Grant Chris Mortimer - Honorable Mention Photo and Video Cody Deane Daniel Regalado Dave Brown Duncan Brown Eden Sipperly Georgia Gale Gilles Durepos - Grand Prize Video Hanna Ryder Jaromir Vojtech Jill Norton Woodruff - Honorable Mention Photo John Yayen - Honorable Mention Video Julie O'Brien Logan Cookler Madeline Louise Friend Marie-Eve Beauchamp Matt Power Matthew Koller Maureen Downing-Kunz Mike Parkinson Mike Rowe Oliver Deshler Patrick Robichaud Peter Laramore Skyler Bol Trinity Sage Trinity Veach Vickie Smoot Wendy Bennett 202 2 Andrew Dhonau Brent Berger Charlie Cohn - Honorable Mention Video Derek Moody Doug Silton - Honorable Mention Photos Erin Draper Jack Kloepfer Jake Wa tson Jen Huyler Jessy Mueller Kelly Chang Kelly Greene - Grand Prize Video Kerrie (Knox) Lee - Honorable Mention Photo Kevin O'Brien Kim Kahler - Honorable Mention Video Lance Ostrom Liza Bee Hodgins Mara Carini Marc Hunt Margaret Siller Matt Snider Michael Akland Michael Bone Mike Curiak Miranda Pavey Raleigh Gambino - Grand Prize Photo Robert Bender Scott Pankratz Sean Schrag-Toso Stephen True Wilton Courtney 2021 Abby Hudson Andrea Lubeck - Honorable Mention Photo Andrew Villeneuve Brenton Hofstetter Cory Griffin Crazy Karl Don Lester Erik Bernhoft - Honorable Mention Video Jordan Kaczor Josh Davis Kim Williams Langdon Ernest-Beck Maryann Velasquez - Grand Prize Video Matt Porebski - Grand Prize Photo Matt Power Michael Cahn - Honorable Mention Video P.J. O'Malley Peter Gutowsky Peter Whelan Phil Kirkman Sam Averett Sara Cochella Scott McDaniel - Honorable Mention Photo Tulasi Fowler 2020 Anthony Mancuso Briana Smith - Grand Prize Photo Carol Hawkins Christi Turner Courtney Wilton Clayton Van Nimwegen Darius Nabors - Honorable Mention Photo Derek Moody - Honorable Mention Video Don Kellett Griffin Morey Iain Law Jack Henderson Kelly Greene - Grand Prize Video Kevin O’Brien Lucas Ayoub - Honorable Mention Video Matthew Hood Michelle Sorensen Neal Handloser Paul Friedman - Honorable Mention Photo Rich Rudow Russel Bailey Wendy Bennett COVID Lockdown Special Jake Murie - First Place Photo Jason Remshardt 2019 Amanda Grant Andrea Lubek Andrew Drake - Photo Honorable Mention Bego Gerhardt Chelsea Griffin Chris Becker Dan Marshall - Photo Second Place Emory Capps Erik Bernhoft Evan Parker - Photo First Place Greg Steen Jack Henderson - Photo First Place Jane Derderian Joseph Ray Juliet Ramirez Luke Flaherty Nate Goss-Woliner - Photo Second Place Olivia Darwin Pascal Girard - Photo & Video First Place Paul Porteous - Video Second Place Peter Collins Russell Agee - Photo First Place Ryan Soderlund - Photo Second Place Tania Ross - Video Honorable Mention Walter Augustine 2018 Alan Cammack Bego Gerhardt - Photo Honorable Mention Ben Saheb - Video First Place & Photo Honorable Mention Bryan Codi Caleb Norton - Photo Second Place Carrie Hawthorne - Photo Second Place Charles Ging Chelsea Cormack Christopher Walker Dan Zahn Darcy Carter David Levine - Photo Second Place Elisha McCarthur - Photo Honorable M ention Fabiano Mognol Heather Solee Jack Simmons Karin Strickland - Photo First Place Jessica Cortright Lucas Fellers Lucy Hedley - Video Honorable Mention Matt Kaplinski - Photo First Place Mike Curiak Mitchell Ryan Neil Nikirk Peter Rice Randy Gayner - Photo First Place Roxanne Adams - Video Second Place Samantha Smith Sarah Meunier Scott Prins Steven Toya Taylor Bohannon Tricia Chan Tyson Peterson Video Gallery WATER | Grand Canyon A film by Dan Ransom https://danransom.com Standing and Rowing in the Grand Canyon Ben Saheb https://vimeo.com/sahebcreations In The Heart Of The Grand Canyon And Of A Family Pascal Girard https://youtu.be/DvuuGn3WNqM

How did we do? First Name Last Name Email Phone When was your trip? Who was Trip Leader? Please answer all of the following on a scale of 1 star (poor) to 5 star (outstanding). Feel free to add additional comments in the fillable boxes. PRE-TRIP How well did the Ceiba Office Staff field your initial questions and deal with all your pre-trip requests? How well did the Ceiba Office Staff field your initial questions and deal with all your pre-trip requests? Was the Ceiba Trip Leader Packet helpful in your pre-trip planning? Was the Ceiba Trip Leader Packet helpful in your pre-trip planning? How were the logistics with the equipment and Ceiba staff on your rig day? How were the logistics with the equipment and Ceiba staff on your rig day? Any other comments about your Pre-Trip relationship with Ceiba? ON THE RIVER How did the menu & food pack work out on the river? How did the menu & food pack work out on the river? How was Ceiba's equipment on the river? How was Ceiba's equipment on the river? Any other comments about your On The River experience? TAKE OUT How were the logistics with the equipment and Ceiba staff on your take out day? How were the logistics with the equipment and Ceiba staff on your take out day? How was the follow up from the Ceiba team after your take out & de-rig were completed? How was the follow up from the Ceiba team after your take out & de-rig were completed? Any other comments about the take out and de-rig? FINAL THOUGHTS Overall, how would you rate your experience with Ceiba Adventures? Overall, how would you rate your experience with Ceiba Adventures? What factors most influenced your decision to use Ceiba? What did you like best? How can we improve? Any other final or overall comments? Would you recommend us to your friends? Yes No Submit Review Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback. We look forward to helping you on your next trip!

Ceiba offers several options for your group's communication needs from the bottom of Grand Canyon. Whether it's strictly for emergencies or keeping in touch with family up top, we've got you covered. Exploring Communication Options for Backcountry Travelers Backcountry travelers now have several new communication options, thanks to advancements in satellite technology. Satellites enable direct phone calls and text messages to emergency response services like GCNP SAR, ensuring a reliable lifeline in critical situations. Additionally, full and fast internet connectivity is now possible through small Starlink systems, which can act as WiFi hubs for your phone. While these advancements are remarkable, not every traveler embraces staying connected. Many visitors to the Grand Canyon prefer to disconnect entirely from the outside world—and we get it. However, when emergencies arise, satellite communication can literally save lives. Striking the right balance between connectivity and solitude is key. One of the most cherished aspects of a Grand Canyon river trip is the escape it offers from cell service, emails, and daily news. It’s one of the rare places where you can truly disconnect and immerse yourself in its beauty and your fellow travelers. This freedom from technology lies at the heart of the Canyon’s appeal. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ― Anne Lamott That said, groups traveling through the Canyon often hold differing views about the role of technology on their trips. Over the past decade, smartphones have become common companions—not so much for communication, but because of their excellent cameras. For most, the standard practice has been to switch to airplane mode to preserve battery life and use the device solely as a camera. Now, it's possible with a few of the latest models of smartphones to text directly to/from them via satellite. Our goal is to ensure you have the best trip possible, whether you choose to embrace modern technology or leave it behind. The choice is yours as a group to decide how much technology feels right for your experience. Learn about your communication options below along with some information on emergency procedures for evacuations. STARLINK Grand Canyon: $16/day Other Rivers: 1st day: $40 | each additional day: $16/day Starlink, tripod and batteries all contained in Nanuk 920 waterproof case. Price includes up to 50GB data use. Overage on data will be charged at $2.00 per GB. Overage data will be determined after your trip. For use in the field, it is not necessary to have the Starlink app loaded on your phone, however, if you are the techie type, feel free to download the Starlink app (iOS and Android) here . Feel free to call us to discuss. Ceiba Starlink Tutorial - 3 minutes How to set up Starlink.pdf INREACH DEVICE Grand Canyon: $10.00 per day Other Rivers: $25.00 for 1st day $10.00 for each additional day Reliable inReach satellite texting device. Comes in small Pelican case with charging battery. Price does not include per text charges. Usage ($0.50/text sent or received) will be determined after your trip. If you plan to use the inReach for anything more than emergency SOS contact, we recommend downloading the Earthmate app (iOS and Android) here . It will make texting out from your phone far easier. SATELLITE PHONE Grand Canyon: $14.00 per day Other Rivers: $32.50 for 1st day $14.00 for each additional day Comes in Pelican case with 2 batteries. Price does not include usage charges. Usage minutes ($2/minute) will be determined after your trip. HELICOPTER EVACUATION REQUEST PROCEDURES IN GRAND CANYON Helicopter Evacuation Request Procedures

Ceiba Adventures will respond to any estimate request you make within 24 hours. ________________________ Personal Boat Map Please fill out the information below and indicate where you can stow boxes, crates, propanes, etc. Boat Operator Name When is your launch date? * required Please describe When would you like to pick up your gear at Ceiba? * required At approximately what time? * Early as possible in the AM (normally after 8 AM) Sometime in the morning Lunch time Sometime in the afternoon Late as possible in the PM (normally before 5 PM) Note: We normally allow a free rental day on either end of your trip to account for travel. How many days do you plan to be on the river? How many people are in your party? GEAR NEEDED What kind of boats would you like? * Required 16 foot raft(s) with frame, oars, cooler, table, etc. 14 foot raft(s) with frame, oars, cooler, table, etc. 14 or 16 foot paddle raft(s) 10.5 foot Mini Max as an oar boat 10.5 foot Mini Max as a paddle raft Single person inflatable kayak(s) Two person inflatable kayak(s) Stand up paddle board(s) No boats needed How many of each? COMMENTS / QUESTIONS Submit Your boat map was sent successfully. Thanks for taking the time to fill it out! We'll be in touch if we have any further questions.

18' Ceiba Oar Rig The Ultimate Grand Canyon Boat Ceiba’s 18’ row rigs are bomber. We add 8 D-rings to the boats, for perfect tie down locations for the frames. We use 1.5” straps for all the frame to boat straps, and the post trip maintenance on all of our boats and frames is simply impeccable. Details matter, as we take great pride in these rigs. Rest assured you will be down river, with the best gear available in the industry. 18' Full Oar Rig Rental: Grand Canyon: $60.00 per day | Other rivers: $150.00 for 1st day; $60.00 for each additional day Paddle Boat / Boat Only: Grand Canyon: $45.00 per day | Other rivers: $112.50 for 1st day; $45.00 for each additional day 18 foot full rig includes: NRS E-180 Self-Bailing Raft Aluminum frame w/ padded front hatch cover: Pre-rigged with all necessary straps and with drop bag Aluminum floor Aluminum trailer frame w/ hatch & drop bag Rear deck board Aluminum folding table 4 – 11′ oars: Choice of a)open oar collars (for feathering), b)oar rights, or c)pins & clips 3 oar towers w/ “woody allen” for adjusting 205 qt. Canyon Cooler and cover 2 padded side box covers 4" Barrel Pump in a storage bag 5 gallon bail bucket Bow line (30') and stern line (15') already attached Rig bag with: 15 x 1″ rigging straps (2' to 10' lengths) Sand anchor and hammer Throw bag Drag bag Woody Allen Wrench Throw cushion Repair kit in a 50 cal box * Aluminum side boxes and 20mm ammo cans are available at additional cost. Optional Items: Gilman Grips Adjustable Oar Towers Cargo Cover Sleep Plate Foot Brace Umbrella & Holder Rescue Ladder Flip Lines - mini-throw bag style or belly band style Configurations: The front hatch and rear trailer frame can hold up to 6 x 20 mil cans each. The front hatch and rear trailer frame can hold combinations of 20 mils and milk crates holding hearty vegetables, canned beverages, or propane tanks. Our aluminum boxes will also fit into these hatches. One of our aluminum boxes takes up the same space as 3 x 20 mil boxes. Common floor board configuration is with 3 x 20 mil cans on one side and 1 aluminum box on the other side, both with side box covers and your foot well in the center Several different packing configurations are possible within these 3 storage areas! Folding aluminum table is strapped to the top of the rear trailer frame while on the water. Get an Estimate Ceiba Oar Rigs 18' Ceiba Oar Rig 16' Ceiba Oar Rig 14' Ceiba Oar Rig 15.5' Ceiba Cataraft Oar Rig 10.5' Ceiba MiniMax Oar Rig Ceiba Paddle Boats 16' Ceiba Paddle Boat 14' Ceiba Paddle Boat 10.5' Mini Max Paddle Boat RMR PhatCat Alpacka Yukon Pack Raft Alpacka Caribou Pack Raft NRS River Float Tube

Grand Canyon River Outfitter. Ceiba Adventures is located at 3051 N Fanning Drive, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004 Phone: +1-928-527-0171 Email: ceiba@ceibaadventures.com 928.527.0171 ceiba@ceibaadventures.com Office Hours Monday - Friday 8A M - 5PM MST (Saturday & Sunday by appointment) Currently we are... ________________________ Physical & Shipping Address (Packages): Ceiba Adventures 3051 N Fanning Dr Flagstaff AZ 86004 NOTE: We get a lot of packages at Ceiba, so if you are shipping stuff to us for an upcoming trip, please include the following on the shipping label in large lettering: 1) Your name; 2) Trip Leader name; 3) Trip launch date See an overview of our property ________________________ Mailing Address (Letters & Payments): Ceiba Adventures P.O. Box 2274 Flagstaff AZ 86003 ________________________ Office Phone: 928-527-0171 After Hours: 925-338-9814 Fax: Call us for info Email: ceiba@ceibaadventures.com Skype: live:admin_143248 ________________________ ________________________ Contact Form Anchor Any other comments or questions you have for us? By submitting this form and signing up for texts, you consent to receive text messages regarding general customer service, reminders and follow-ups, invoices and payments, account notifications, collecting feedback, collecting reviews from Ceiba Adventures at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP or clicking the unsubscribe link (where available). Reply HELP for help. Privacy Policy ( https://www.ceibaadventures.com/privacy-policy ). Submit Your message was sent successfully. Thanks!We'll be in touch before the end of the next business day. ________________________

The myriad of details surrounding your put-in and take-out for your Grand Canyon river trip can be a bit daunting. Let us help make it simple! AIRBNB & VRBO Options in Flagstaff Find a place where you can all stay together! AIRBNB 1) Ascend Vacations Vacation Property Manager - Massimiliano C. Johnson mass@acm-vt.com Index to all listi ngs Entire home in Flagstaff, Arizona - Close to Ceiba! 12 guests • 4 bedrooms • 7 beds • 4.5 baths "El Rancho" The Grand Hou se with Snowbowl Vist a 14 guests • 5 bedrooms • 11 beds • 5.5 baths The FARMHOUSE on Adrianne 14 guests • 5 bedrooms • 16 beds • 3.5 baths Flagstaff In Town 4-bedroom Getaway! 16+ guests • 4 bedrooms • 9 beds • 2.5 baths 2) Flagstaff Vacation Rentals Guest Services Team - John Clemons Rentals available for large river trip groups! 928.275.1398 GuestServices@flagstaffvacationrentals.com FlagstaffVacationRentals.com https://airbnb.com/h/daledowntowncottage 8 guests • 3 bedrooms • 4 beds • 3 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/ForestHillsRetreat 12 guests • 5 bedrooms • 8 be ds • 2.5 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/KonaCabin 12 guests • 4 bedrooms • 4 beds • 2.5 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/mountaincrestretreat 12 guests • 3 bedrooms • 7 be ds • 2 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinescabin 14 guests • 5 bedrooms • 8 beds • 2 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/PonderosaTreehouse 4 guests • Studio • 2 beds • 1 bath https://Airbnb.com/h/RidgecrestChalet 12 guests • 3 bedrooms • 6 beds • 2 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/SkyviewLoft 6 guests • 2 bedrooms • 3 beds • 1 bath https://Airbnb.com/h/TimberloftCabin 10 guests • 3 bedrooms • 7 beds • 2 baths https://Airbnb.com/h/TheTrailsideRetreat 8 guests • 3 bedrooms • 4 beds • 2 baths https://airbnb.com/h/WoodlandsCabin 11 guests • 3 bedrooms • 8 beds • 2 baths 3) Miscellaneous Listings: Spacious, relaxing retreat minutes to Flagstaff 16+ guests • 5 bedrooms • 9 beds • 3.5 baths VRBO Beautiful 3,000sqft Home Perfect For Your Mountain Getaway ! 18 guests • 6 bedrooms • 12 beds • 3 baths Expansive Flagstaff Family Retreat w/ Media Room! 19 guests • 6 bedrooms • 13 beds • 3 baths Flagstaff Vacation Rentals Ponderosa Trails Vacation Rentals MAIN LODGING PAGE

The Whole Shabang! Complete Package The Whole Shabang is a completely outfitted, entirely customizable package with everything your group needs: one to eight boats, equipment, food and shuttles. Our office will work closely with your group to develop a Whole Shabang that fulfills your ideal boating trip. There will be no hidden costs - damage deposit and Hualapai fees (if applicable) are included up front. Our expert staff will then prepare all the boats and equipment; shop your food and pack the coolers; and provide round trip shuttles to and from Flagstaff – all with a smile!

GRAND CANYON LOGISTICS & SERVICES We excel at solving all the complexities of putting a trip on the water. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service! Food & Menus Go! Transportation & Shuttles Go! Repair Services Go! Film Production Services Go!

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