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  River Raft Expedition on the Rio Grande

Pre-Conference

Activity

 

August 4th – 5th, 2010

(Wed. – Thurs.)

 

Registration opens June 1st we will take the first 20 PAID participants through Fri, July 30, 2010

 

Expedition

Coordinators & Guides:

Kevin Goodluck M.D., AAIP member and Internal Medicine Physician

Enrique R. Lamardid Ph.D., University of New Mexico – Chair of Spanish Department (experienced river raft runner and professor experienced in outdoor education)

Anthony Anella, private Architect and fellow experienced river runner

 

For more information or to register please contact:

Rachel Crawford – rcrawford@aaip.org

or

Bobbie Moran – bmoran@aaip.org
Experience the exquisite beauty of New Mexico and surrounding territory with a pre-conference recreational activity that promises plenty of excitement.

The two-day river raft expedition will begin west of Santa Fe and end at Cochiti Lake.  Participants will learn about the rich Native history taught by Arnold Herrera, a storyteller from Cochiti pueblo.  Participants will also learn about what is currently at stake for the Rio Grande tribes in the area.  Grass roots environmentalist/activists, Marian Naranjo will speak to these issues on the outdoor educational experience.  This exciting adventure will begin on Wednesday, August 4th and end on Thursday, August 5th, 2010. 

Cost:  $300 per person (18 years or older). 

Trip Includes: 
  • Boats & Life Jackets
  • 4 Meals and Snacks
  • Two-day trip on the Rio Grande
  • Professionally Guided Trip

Not Included:
  • Insurance
  • Tents and Sleeping Gear

 

Note: Insurance is NOT included in the cost. It is highly recommended that you purchase coverage.

Contact TRAVELEX for more info: www.travelexinsurance.com, or (800) 228-9792.

Equipment will be available to rent for this event. Please contact the AAIP office for details.