Our Philosophy

Thirty-some years ago Martin Litton – writer, conservationist, and pioneer boatman – came to believe that the most spectacular rivers in the country deserved more than an ordinary river trip.

Shunning the more economical inflatable raft, he modified the classic McKenzie fishing dory for heavy whitewater use. More responsive than rafts, they also demand more respect. And they’re beautiful. 
 
Martin also chose to take more time than the average river trip. Again, it’s a matter of respect. You could fly through the river corridor in an hour or two, but you can’t see it in a lifetime. Like life itself, the point is not whether you’ve been there, but how. 

 Our trips are fashioned in the old style that Martin perfected – long and leisurely, with plenty of time to explore the beautiful side canyons, float down the river in silence to the next magical spot, or just sit by the river and watch the light change.

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Backeddy River Trips    2830 W. Forest Hills Drive
Flagstaff, Arizona  86001
phone  (928) 527-0759      mobile (928) 699-4501
Jeri Ledbetter, Owner