Bidding begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30… or if you want to support UWP and get a great product or service from local businesses and artists as well as top national outdoor gear and apparel brands, you can purchase any silent auction item for full retail value before the festival by emailing uwpcommunications@gmail.com and paying on the RiverFest PayPal website (with a note about which item you are purchasing).
Bidding will start at 40% of product or service value. Bid winners will be picked at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, and winners must be present to purchase their items. Also during festival day, any item can be purchased for 90% of its value at any time.
2018 River Rat Marketplace (Silent Auction) Products and Services
Outdoor Adventures
The Alpacka Raft Scout is everything you need when weight and space is at a premium. Excellent for fastpacking, crossing rivers, canyoneering and mountain lake fishing. Includes Calendar, Sticker and Repair Seals / Donated by Alpacka Raft / Retail Value: $595
Fly Fishing Trip for Two, partially guided, private water on the Uncompahgre River Tailwater / Includes Gourmet Lunch at Line Cabin / Gear Available / Donated by Centennial Ranch-DoubleShoe Cattle CO – Vince Kontny / Retail Value: $500
Animas 4/5 Fishing Reel – Stealth Black with Bronze / Donated by Ross Reels – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $275
Gift Certificate for two roundtrip tickets for historic train trip / Donated by Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad / Retail Value: $268
Gift Certificate for One Day Jeep Rental plus High Quality Logo T-Shirt / Donated by Rockin’ K Jeep Rentals – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $250
The Full Paco Pad is 72 inches long, 24 inches wide, and sports our 1.5 inch thick high density foam / Donated by Jack’s Plastic Welding – Aztec, NM / Retail Value: $214.95
The Guitar Bag is not just for Guitars; this versatile bag can be used for a myriah of thing including storing and keeping sleeping wear dry / Donated by Jack’s Plastic Welding – Aztec, NM / Retail Value: $129.95
$109 Gift Certificate to Canyoning Colorado / Donated by Canyoning Colorado – Ouray, Colorado / Retail Value: $109
(4) 18-hole Round of Golf for one Plus Cart / Donated by Divide Ranch & Golf Club – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $75 each
Bachelor Syracuse Family Mine Tour – for Two Adults/Three Children / Donated by Stan Williams – Bachelor Syracuse Mine – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $53
Outdoor Clothes & Gear
Patagonia Hip Pack / Drifter Grey Stormfront Waterproof Hip Pack / Donated by Hypoxia – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $199
Under Armour Cold Gear Reactor Jacket (Teal Green) – Men’s XL / Donated by Verde Brand Communications – Durango, CO / Retail Value: $132
Under Armour Cold Gear Reactor Jacket (Royal Blue) – Men’s Large / Donated by Verde Brand Communications – Durango, CO / Retail Value: $132
Under Armour Cold Gear Reactor Jacket(Light Blue) – Men’s Large / Donated by Verde Brand Communications – Durango, CO / Retail Value: $132
Black Camelbak Bike Hydration Pack w/ Crux reservoir for faster flow of water / Donated by Alpine Bank / Retail Value: $60
Vapur drink kink hydration system 1.5 liters / Donated by Verde Brand Communications – Durango, CO / Retail Value: $40
Under Armour Heat Gear Shorts – Large Mens / Donated by Verde Brand Communications – Durango, CO / Retail Value: $30
Under Armour Heat Gear Shorts – Large Mens / Donated by Verde Brand Communications – Durango, CO / Retail Value: $30
Hypoxia $25 Gift Certificate / Donated by Hypoxia – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $25
Lodging
Gift Certificate for One Night / One Bedroom Suite for two people in the beautiful MOUNTAIN LODGE in Telluride, CO (Restrictions & Dates may apply) / Donated by Mountain Lodge – Telluride, CO / Retail Value: $400
Gift Certificate for one night for two people plus one hour for two people in the Wiesbaden’s Lorelei, a private soaking compound / Donated by The Wiesbaden’s Hot Springs & Lodge – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $ 189.00
Gift Certificate for one night for two people plus one hour for two people in the Wiesbaden’s Lorelei, a private soaking compound / Donated by The Wiesbaden’s Hot Springs & Lodge – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $ 189.00
$140 Gift Certificate to Ridgway Lodge & Suites – (One Room / One Night / Two People) / Donated by Ridgway Lodge & Suites – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $140
Restaurants
Gift Certificate to Baked in Telluride for one person for “Bottomless Coffee Cup” for one year and one “Baked in Telluride” coffee mug with your name on it / Donated by Baked in Telluride – Telluride, CO / Retail Value: $500
Gift Certificate to Baked in Telluride for dinner for two people with beverage (including wine or beer) and dessert / Donated by Baked in Telluride – Telluride, CO / Retail Value: $80
(2) Gift Certificates / Donated by Thai Paradise – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $50 each
Ouray Brewery Designer Sweatshirt/Hoodie with Logo / Gray – Large / Donated by Ouray Brewery – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $45
Gift Card to Taco Del Gnar, includes Gnar Stickers / Donated by Taco Del Gnar – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $25
$20 Gift Certificate for Oriental Chinese Restaurant / Donated by Oriental Chinese Restaurant – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $20
Health, Fitness, Spa & Salon Services
Gift Certificate for Ridgway Family Dentistry / Donated by Ridgway Family Dentistry – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $100
Gift Certificate for Ridgway Family Dentistry / Donated by Ridgway Family Dentistry – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $100
Gift Certificate for One 60 Minute Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Session at Balance Natural Medicine – Ridgway, CO / Donated by Balance Natural Medicine – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $ 90
Gift Certificate to Elevate Wellness Spa – Ouray, CO / Donated by Elevate Wellness Spa, Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $50
Gift Certificate for 3 Punch Pass to Ridgway Yoga Shala – Includes a Powder Blue Medium Logo Tank Top / Donated by Ridgway Yoga Shala – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $36
Gift Certificate for Spa Pedicure by Melanie Kardokus (The Color Connection-Montrose, CO) / Donated by Stylist and Cosmetologist Melanie Kardokus / Retail Value: $35
Gift Certificate for Cut & Style by Melanie Kardokus (The Color Connection-Montrose, CO) / Donated by Stylist Melanie Kardokus / Retail Value: $33
Groceries, Hardware & Music
“Traditional” Set of 3 CD’s by R. Carlos Nakai – “Canyon Trilogy,” “The Best of Nakai (In Beauty we Return) & “Talisman” / Donated by R. Carlos Nakai – Tucson, Arizona / Retail Value: $60 for the set of 3 CD’s
“In Collaboration” Set of 3 CD’s by R. Carlos Nakai & numerous other artists – “Jackalope – Dances with Rabbits” “Enter Tribal” and “Kater Nakai Ritual” / Donated by R. Carlos Nakai – Tucson, Arizona / Retail Value: $ 60 for set of 3 CD’s
Gift Certificate to Natural Grocers / Donated by Natural Grocers – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $25
Ratchet Set / Donated by Home Depot – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $25
Pet stuff, Art, Gifts & Fashion
Ouray Dog Company Gift Basket w/ 2 night Boarding for (1) one dog / Donated by Ouray Dog Company – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $100
Original Owl Oil Panting by Chris Kinion – Artist / Donated by Chris Kinion / Retail Value: $80
Women’s L Shirt, Knitted Hat & Scarf – Winter Pkg w/ Crazy Train Tote / Donated by Golden Goddess Salon & Spa – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $78
Women’s Small T-Shirt & Bandana – Patriotic Pkg w/ Crazy Train Tote / Donated by Golden Goddess Salon & Spa – Montrose, CO / Retail Value: $42
Lovely “Ouray” Logo Jewelry/Pill Box / Donated by Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $21.99
Beautiful “Man Gear” Decorative & Heavy “Fishing Reel” Cast Iron Bottle Opener / Donated by Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $19.99
Beautiful “Man Gear” Decorative & Heavy “Horseshoe” Cast Iron Bottle Opener / Donated by Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $13.99
“Respect and Protect” Mug – “Saving the Rainforest” (Cuipo) / Donated by Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $15.99
Lovely “Park Designs” Set of Kitchen Towels / Donated by Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $14.99
Shirts & Hats
Topo Logo Flat Bill, Black Snapback hat, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Topo Logo Trucker,Black Snapback hat, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Stars and Stripes Navy/White Snapback hat, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Moto Flat Bill, Black Wool Snap Back Ha, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Colorado Peaks Navy Tee Shirt size XXL, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Box Canyon Telluride Tee, Cream Suede Size Large, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Summit Navy Tee Shirt, Size X Large, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Stars and Stripes Tee Shirt on Cream, Size Larg, Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $30
Custom Brown Trout Neck Buff,Dead Drift Fly Fishing – Value $20
$25 Gift Certificate & Logo Shirt – Gray Large for Eatery 66 / Donated by Eatery 66 – Ridgway, Colorado / Retail Value: $25
Ouray Brewery Logo “Next Level” T-Shirt – Sage – XXL / Donated by Ouray Brewery – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $22
Ouray Brewery Logo “Next Level” T-Shirt – Dark Gray – L / Donated by Ouray Brewery – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $22
Ouray Brewery Logo “Next Level” T-Shirt – Gray – XL / Donated by Ouray Brewery – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $22
Taco del Gnar (dark gray) Tee with Skull Logo (large) / Donated by Taco Del Gnar – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $20
Taco del Gnar (black mesh in back) Classic Hat with Gnar Logo (adjustable) / Donated by Taco Del Gnar / Retail Value: $20
Ouray Logo Visor Hat – Orange / Donated by Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $19.99
Books & Journals
“A Ranching Legacy” by Rafael Routson – Winner of 3 National Awards including Writer’s Digest winner – Beautiful Full-Color Coffee Table Book / Donated by DoubleShoe Publishing / Retail Value: $60
Eagle Woodburning Plaque by Chardale Straub – Artist / Donated by Chardale Straub / Retail Value: $50
“The Amazing Journey of Solomon the Sockeye Salmon” Children’s Picture Book & Stuffed Toy Sockeye Salmon / Donated by Pamela Cannalte / Retail Value: $45
Beautiful Imprinted Leather Journal / Donated by Willowcreek Floral – Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $42
“Life & Times of Vince Kontny” Vol. 4: The Golden Years (Historical) / Donated by Vince Kontny-DoubleShoe Publishing / Retail Value: $40
“SWC – Southwest Colorado” by Natalie Heller – Winner of Numerous National Book Awards – Gorgeous Full-Color Coffee Table Book / Donated by DoubleShoe Publishing / Retail Value: $40
“Advice from Colorado“ Wall Hanging by True Nature, Inc. 17×26” / Donated by Wildflower Boutique – Ouray, CO / Retail Value: $33
“The Lost World of the Old Ones” Discoveries in The Ancient Southwest by David Roberts / Donated by Doug Cannalte / Retail Value: 27.95
“Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje (Winner of the Booker Prize for The English Patient) Hardcover / Donated by Deedee Decker – DoubleD Ranch / Retail Value: $ 26.95
“The Cliff Dwellings Speak” by Beth and Bill Sagstetter – Exploring the Ancient Ruins of the Greater American Southwest / Donated by Deedee Decker – DoubleD Ranch / Retail Value: $24.95
“Out Where the West Begins” by Philip F. Anschutz – Hardcover Wrapped / Donated by Deedee Decker – DoubleD Ranch / Retail Value: $24.73
“The End of Nature” by Bill McKibben – An Impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change / Donated by Deedee Decker – DoubleD Ranch Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $12.80
“The Great Taos Bank Robbery” by Tony Hillerman – A Classic Collection of essays about life in New Mexico. Foreward by Anne Hillerman / Donated by Deedee Decker – DoubleD Ranch Ridgway, CO / Retail Value: $15.95
“Radiant Angel” by Nelson DeMille – This novel takes us into the heart of a new Cold War / Donated by Deedee Decker – DoubleD Ranch / Retail Value: $15.99
“The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy is a New York Times Bestseller / Donated by Deedee Decker Double D Ranch / Retail Value: $ 17.00
“Saving the West” by Dr. Peter Decker/Author & Lecturer / Donated by Dr. Peter Decker – Double D Ranch / Retail Value: $14.95
“Red, White & Army Blue” by Dr. Peter Decker/Author & Lecturer / Donated by Dr. Peter Decker – Double D Ranch / Retail Value: $14.95
“The Go Backer” by Dr. Peter Decker/Author & Lecturer / Donated by Dr. Peter Decker – Double D Ranch / Retail Value: $14.95