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
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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 the Grand Canyon: A Month-by-Month Guide
Updated: April 4, 2024 The ideal time to raft the Grand Canyon largely depends on personal preferences and what you're looking to get out of the experience. Here’s a quick guide: While the rafting season extends from April to October, each … [Read more...] about Best Time to Raft the Grand Canyon: A Month-by-Month Guide
Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
March 1, 2020 - by Ann-Marie Bringhurst 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 … [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
Discover thrilling river rafting adventures near Las Vegas on the Colorado River through the iconic Grand Canyon. Choose from one-day, two-day and Western Grand Canyon trips. Depart from Las Vegas or Peach Springs, AZ which is just hours away. … [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
10 Reasons We Love Small Ship Cruises
Like most people, when I used to hear the word “cruise” I was flooded with images of huge ships overflowing with thousands of people. It wasn’t until I stumbled upon the world of small ship cruising that I had a total paradigm shift. I was living … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons We Love Small Ship Cruises
