Just got off the phone with the river office. Tried to add 3 people and a boat to our May 29th launch. She said once the multi-day river trip confirmation form was sent in with payment, no one can be added to your permit. She would not make any changes. I countered with it doesn't actually say you can't add anyone. In fact, it's implied that changes are possible as long as done 2 days prior to launch.
Instead of simply stating you cannot add after submitting the multi-day form, the NPS seems to tap-dance around the subject.
Is this how it's always been done? Anyone successfullly added a person to a Yampa trip?
Gene
Here are the 3 passenger list notes from both the river trip confirmation form and the 2014 Information and Regulation form:
"Passenger Lists
An accurate passenger list must be on file in the River Office prior to launch. Additions or substitutions to the passenger list will not be allowed at the launch site."
"Any changes to the passenger list must be submitted to the River Office prior to launching. Changes, if necessary, may be faxed to the River Office at (970) 374-3050. An accurate passenger list must be submitted at least two business days prior to your arrival at the launch site."
"This notice serves as confirmation of your multi-day river trip. This is NOT your permit. Your permit will not be issued until all the information requested in this notice, as well as Form 10-114 Special Use Permit application, and all fees have been received in the River Office. All paperwork and payment must be received at least one month prior to your launch date or your trip will be cancelled. Fees may be paid with a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to “National Park Service” and mailed to the River Office; or by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express by calling the River Office. Boating permit fees are separate from and in addition to entrance fees or camping fees for Lodore, Deerlodge or Split Mountain campgrounds. If necessary, revisions to your passenger list can be made after submission of form, but this is not an opportunity to add people to your list. Questions about the river program at Dinosaur National Monument should be directed to the River Office only."
