Part of most river trips is the riverside party that happens at each camp.  PRO does not have a liquor license, and so cannot purchase alcoholic beverages for your trip.  We can, however, guide you to the best deals in Flagstaff, and offer a few tips.

 

Some Permittees organize and purchase alcohol for the group, while some opt to have individuals bring their own.  Choosing to purchase basic beer and wine for the group and let individuals supplement is another option.  It’s a good idea to attempt to gauge how much alcohol folks are going to bring in order to address carrying capacity concerns.  Those who choose not to address this issue have a saying that goes: “What we can’t carry, we’ll drink at the Ferry.”

 

Containers for Alcohol

Most folks minimize glass bottles on the river by bringing canned beer and boxed wine.  Glass is dangerous as it can slice boats and people. Liquor may be transferred from glass bottles to plastic ones.  The best plastic bottles for packing liquor are the clear Nalgene bottles because they do not absorb or change the flavor.

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If you require certain beverages to be stored in glass, you can rent a 20mm ammo can into which you carefully pack and pad the bottles.  After the beverage has been consumed, repack the empty bottles back into the same can for transport.

 

Ordering Alcohol to be Delivered to PRO

There are several liquor stores that will deliver to our warehouse.  If you decide to have an order delivered, let them know that you want it delivered on a weekday at least two days prior to your launch date and also please let our office know.

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The Majestic Marketplace (928-773-0313)

Beaver Street Liquor (928-774-8502)

Mountain Spirits (928-440-4556)

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