The Plan

The Paddle Of Powell

Lake Powell – 140 miles Stand Up Paddle Boarding

September 27 to October 6, 2012

Team Members:

Nelson Powers

Alex Schmidt

Jake Sullivan

Objective:

Our objective is to be the first to Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Lake Powell in southern Utah from the northernmost access where the Colorado River meets Glen Canyon aproxamately140 miles south to Lone Rock at the southern end of Lake Powell.

Collectively we have a laundry list of previous adventures. That, along with our continuing dedication to outdoor recreation has put us in a opportune position to plan and execute this objective. We look forward to achieving the first SUP trek spanning Lake Powell in its entirety.

In the 3 years we have been paddling the lakes of Utah we have watched the sport grow. We hope to stay at the front of the pack by completing this first expedition. 

Supporters:

Bonk Breaker Energy Bars 

Chums

 

The following diagram is a map of our projected camp sites with approximate mileage shown:

Time line:

(Sep. 27) Day 1: Arrive and camp at Hite boat launch on the north tip of Lake Powell

(Sep. 28) Day 2: First Day of Paddle. 16 miles from Hite to Blue Notch Bay.

(Sep. 29) Day 3: 26 Miles. To Moqui Canyon.

(Sep. 30) Day 4: 21 Miles. To Flying Eagle Arch. RESUPPLY at Halls Crossing.

(Oct. 01) Day 5: 15 Miles. To Cottonwood Canyon.

(Oct. 02) Day 6: 17 Miles. To Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

(Oct. 03) Day 7: 18 Miles. To Friendship Cove. RESUPPLY at Dangling Rope Marina.

(Oct. 04) Day 8: 17 Miles. To Labyrinth Bay.

(Oct. 05) Day 9: 17 Miles. To Glen Canyon Dam.

(Oct. 06) Day 10: Recover / Celebrate at Wahweap Marina with friends and supporters.

We plan to span this trip over 8 days of paddling. Our first three days will involve a big push in what is reported to be smoother water. The blue dots on the map represent “Pumpouts” where we will be able to use the restroom and replenish water supplies.

Why?:

Paddling Lake Powell will grant us a unique opportunity to see Glen Canyon with greater, more personal views and perspectives than through other, more traditional means. Outdoor recreation is who we are. With limitless opportunities right in our backyards we occupy every spare day with camping, hiking, climbing, cycling, snowboarding, SUP, trekking and mountain biking. We have done a great deal of traveling, backpacking and recreating outside Utah and the U.S. We have been involved in several traditional races as well as adventure races including, but not limited to: Lotoja, Team Race Across America, Spudman, Desolation Marathon, SUP Cup at Jordanelle, and the Snowbird Widow Maker. We will be adding this objective to the list.