Whitewater Rafting Safety Tips and Information Planning a Raft Trip? Rafting Safety Tips to Help You Choose Whitewater rafting continues to grow in popularity. Like so many outdoor activities, peo...

Experience a Rafting Trip Through one of the 7 Natural Wonders in the World The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a piece of American history, encompassing both the natural and human story of the develop...

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  Looking for a cool way to spend time on a hot central Texas day? Rafting the beautiful San Marcos River is about as cool as it gets. The spring-fed river water stays a constant 72 degrees a...

  Feel the rush of whitewater rafting on the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It's an experience that lasts a lifetime. InstructionsDifficulty: Moderate T...

  Properly preparing yourself for a rafting trip ensures that you have everything you need, when you need it, for the best rafting experience possible. InstructionsDifficulty: Moderately Easy...

Can You Handle It?Rafting's a sport accomplished while sitting down. But don't confuse it with couch surfing. If you're in a paddleboat, the guide relies on you for power, meaning forward and reve...

Essential SkillsUnder the guidance of professionals, you'll learn the difference between paddle and oar rafts, and such techniques as highsiding (jumping to the high side of the raft to avoid flip...

Gear Up Tour operators usually provide everything you need, including wetsuits, lifejackets, paddles, and rafts. Don't become a private river runner unless you have ample space to store your gear ...

Speak the LanguageClass I-VI: An international scale of difficulty for rating rapids, with I being the easiest and VI being technically unrunnable. Highside: Jumping to the "high" side o...

Is rafting dangerous? Rafting is thrilling, exciting, wet, wild and unbelievably fun. However, as with all adventure sports, there is inherent risk involved. That risk contributes to the excitemen...

If I can't swim, can I still go rafting? Everyone on commercial rafting trips wears a coast guard approved life vest or personal flotation device (PFD). This critical piece of equipment will keep ...

How fit should I be to go rafting? On rafting trips where we use oar boats (the guide does most of the work), you can choose to be as active as you wish. On many rafting trips paddle boats are use...

What should I wear on the river? Luckily...this is not a fashion contest! Your gear will depend on the time of year, water temperature, and weather for your trip. Ask your outfitter for gear recom...

Which trips are best for me? If you are just learning to raft, start off with a Class II or III, or an easy Class IV rafting trip. If you are nervous about being part of a paddleboat, an alternati...

I have a family with young children, can they go rafting? Many companies have special family trips available, on which you can take children as young as four. Each particular river trip and compan...

I am a senior citizen, can I go rafting? For fit, active seniors over 65 we recommend, as a first step, a class II paddleboat or oar boat trip. Depending on how this feels to you, you might want t...

What happens on a typical rafting trip? Your trip begins when you meet the trip leader at your designated rendezvous place and time. He or she will collect your release forms and distribute wetsui...

What are my chances of falling out of the boat? What should I do if I do? Believe it or not, many people love falling out of the boat. It's exciting. But it can be disorienting and a little overwh...

Can I bring my camera or video camera? We don't recommend bringing video cameras, or even expensive still cameras, on trips. Many people bring disposable waterproof cameras, which work just fine. ...

Should I tip my guide? Tipping is certainly appreciated by the guides, who work hard to make sure you have a fun, yet safe trip. If you feel your guide has done a good job, keeping you entertained...