Let's go rafting! But now what to wear? Whether you’re experienced or a first timer, knowing what to wear rafting is one of the most important questions on any whitewater vacation. After the excitement of booking comes the “what to bring rafting?” … [Read more...] about What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)
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Rafting Lava Falls Rapid
Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National Park One hundred seventy-nine miles downstream from Lees Ferry on the Colorado River sits Lava Falls Rapid. Difficulty rating of a Class 10 rapid on the 1-10 Grand Canyon scale (Class V on the international scale … [Read more...] about Rafting Lava Falls Rapid
Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
One of the first questions to figure out for rafting the Colorado River is which types of rafts are best. We’ve written this blog to help you understand the different whitewater crafts that are run commercially and how they change the experience of … [Read more...] about Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
Six Items For Hiking Grand Canyon
A question we receive almost on a daily basis is what to put in your backpack when hiking into a Grand Canyon rafting trip. While there are some things you’ll want to add that are simply common sense, there are a few other items we like to recommend … [Read more...] about Six Items For Hiking Grand Canyon
Best Time to Raft Grand Canyon
Rafting through the Grand Canyon is an unparalleled experience. One of the most common questions we receive from first time rafters is, “When is the best time to raft the Grand Canyon?” We wish we could give a finite answer; however, the … [Read more...] about Best Time to Raft Grand Canyon
Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
The learning curve can be steep for women in the wilderness and I would love to help alleviate some of those minor inconveniences of being a woman in the wild. As a female white water rafting guide in Grand Canyon, I have perfected my comfort and … [Read more...] about Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
Photography Tips for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
I started guiding river trips in Grand Canyon in 1983 and took pictures on all my trips. As my interest in capturing the experience grew, I increasingly spent more money on film and processing through the years. I quickly realized I had better start … [Read more...] about Photography Tips for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Whitewater Rafting Near Las Vegas
The closest and best white water rafting near Las Vegas is on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. In this post we discuss the basic information for the three best options including where trips meet and how to travel between the meeting place and … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting Near Las Vegas
Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary: A Typical Day
Here is a typical day during the middle of a Grand Canyon rafting adventure. Breakfast & Camp Break Down A little after sunrise, the day starts with a morning call for "CoFFEEee!" At this point most people start to rise and many partake in … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary: A Typical Day
