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NEW Weekend Getaway to Page, AZ

Friday, April 21, 2023
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Sunday, April 23, 2023

 

Contact - Rod This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Location - Page Municipal Airport (PGA)

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This event is at capacity now, please see our next upcoming getaway:

Wine Tasting and Hiking at Willcox

 

WEEKEND GETAWAY
Page, AZ

Colorado River Rafting + Antelope Canyon
April 21 - 23, 2023

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Hi! My name is Rod Kunkel. I’ve been a member of the AZ Pilots Association for about 5 years. My wife Jackie and I own a Cessna 182 based at Falcon Field (Jackie flies with me on days that I can guarantee no turbulence and smooth landings). My typical flights are within an hour or two for breakfast or lunch. But I really enjoy day / weekend trips to interesting locations in and near Arizona. So…

I volunteered to coordinate weekend getaways for our group! My intent is to coordinate a variety of trips (some day trips, some overnights) to interesting locations within a couple hours flying time of Phoenix. My goal is roughly one per month or so. I also plan to write de-briefs after each trip to include in our monthly newsletter.

I’ve roughly planned out our first weekend getaway of the year.  Planning to spend Friday 4/21 - Sunday 4/23 in Page, AZ. 

Rough itinerary:

Friday 4/21

  • Everyone arrives at Page Municipal Airport (PGA) late morning. Probably meet at Classic Aviation.  There are 2 other FBOs (Million Air, American Aviation).  So if anyone thinks either of those are better than Classic, let me know.
  • Tour of Lower Antelope Canyon. Easy hike (with a few flights of stairs) with spectacular scenery!  If you’ve never been there, you likely have seen pictures from within the slot canyon looking skyward.
  • Dinner at local restaurant.
  • Overnight at local hotel.

 

Saturday 4/22

  • Rafting trip down the Colorado River from the base of Glen Canyon Dam to Lee’s Ferry, including Horseshoe Bend. This will take up a good chunk of the day.  But if there’s time, we will also …
  • Stop at the Horseshoe Bend overlook, for a spectacular view from the red rock cliffs down to the river we will have rafted down just a few hours before. Another spectacular site you’ve likely seen pictures of even if you’ve never been there.
  • Dinner at local restaurant.
  • Overnight at local hotel.

Sunday 4/23

  • Back to Page Municipal Airport
  • Everyone departs for home.

 

I’m estimating the cost for the trip to be $550 for singles (you get your own room) and $800 for doubles (2 of you share a room).  This includes the Lower Antelope Canyon tour, Colorado River rafting trip, rental cars, hotel rooms Friday + Saturday night, and breakfasts Saturday + Sunday morning (including with hotel).  The cost does not include lunch or dinner.  We might just skip lunch if we stay busy and have a big breakfast + big dinner.  For dinner, I’m thinking one night at State 48 Tavern & Taproom.  Not sure about the other night.

If interested, I will take a deposit to hold your spot and pay the costs required up front.  $200 deposit for singles and $400 deposit for doubles holds your spot.  Reservation deadline is Sunday 3/26.

 

To reserve your spot (or ask any questions), please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Rod

 

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Location - Page Municipal Airport (PGA)

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