FUNYAKS

RIO GRANDE RACE COURSE  Half-Day Whitewater Trips

PILAR RACE COURSE is an excellent introduction to the joys of whitewater sport.

 FUNYAK SEASON:  Funyaks are available all year long for the Rio Chama and the mild sections of the Rio Grande. The Racecourse sections of the Rio Grande is available when the river is under 1000 cfs. This usually occurs by late june to mid-July.

PARTICIPANTS: We welcome funyakers of all ages and abilities.  The Race Course is a challeging run in the funyak. The chance of swimming is much greater when your the captain of your own boat. The minimum age is 12 years old. Our guides will teach you how to paddle your funyak and teach you  currents to hopefully avoid flipping. 

COST: ^$63 per person.  A 50^% per person deposit confirms your reservation. Groups of 12 and above are eligible for our group discounts.

SAMPLE ITINERARY: This two and 1/2 to three hour tour begins at 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. each day at the Pilar Yacht Club and Cafe, at the junction of State Highways 68 and 570, 16 miles south of the Taos Plaza, Mile Marker 28.5.  Check in at our kiosk 10 or 15 minutes before departure. You’ll read and sign the waiver form, thus
assuming the normal risks of participation in a guided outdoor activity. We’ll have you park at the BLM-provided public parking lot.  Please stow and lock all valuables in your trunk. At the river, a Personal Floatation Device (lifejacket) will be fitted to you. Instruction in river safety and paddling techniques will be given and then you’re on the river where we’ll navigate Class I to Class III rapids (easy to moderately challenging) with names like: Big Rock, the Narrows, and Souse Hole. We’ll  take a “snack and stretch” break about two thirds of the way along. Then we’ll run some more rapids!  At the end of the trip we’ll return you to your vehicle and dry cloths! 

SAFETY:
All River trips contain an element of risk.  Far Flung Adventures is thoroughly equipped and prepared to minimize the risks.  We use quality manufactured self-bailing  river rafts. Your river guides are all experienced professionals, guide qualifications include wilderness first aid, CPR, and Swiftwater Rescue training.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO PILAR: From Taos, 16 miles south of the Taos Plaza on  NM Highway 68, at mile marker 28.5, you’ll find the Pilar Yacht Club on the west side of the highway.  Allow 30 minutes driving time.  From Santa Fe, take U.S. Highway 285N to Espanola, then NM Highway 68 toward Taos. Just past the BLM Visitor Center, you’ll come to mile marker 28.5 and the Pilar Yacht Club.  Allow an hour and a half from Santa Fe. Pilar Yacht Club offers burritos, sandwiches, fresh baked goods, snacks and drinks.  You may also purchase boating accessories, eyewear retainers, or sunglasses. 

You need to bring:
Cap or hat
Water bottle
Sunscreen 

Sunglasses with retaining strap

Personal clothing:
Quick dry Shorts and t-shirt                                Sweater or polypro top (in early season)
Sneakers with wool socks 
Dry clothes in your car for after the trip!

Far Flung Adventures will provide: Rainsuits, snacks and beverages, all safety equipment, including lifejackets. We can normally fit persons weighing between 100-200 pounds.  Smaller or larger folks should notify us of their sizes so that we will be prepared to accommodate you.

PICTURES: Southern Exposure will shoot you in the rapids and you may order pictures from them online at your convenience.

NOTE:  Spring and summer weather conditions are quite variable.  The morning’s sun will likely turn to afternoon showers and vice versa.  We cancel only during the most extraordinary weather or water conditions.

TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS 1-800-359-2627 or e-mail farflung@taosnet.com
Your major credit card is welcome.