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Sun Protection while Whitewater Rafting

When planning a rafting trip it's important to consider how to best protect yourself from the sun. The combination of all day exposure and reflected sunlight off the water can be intense. Proper protection allows you to get the most out of your trip … [Read more...] about Sun Protection while Whitewater Rafting

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Rafting Toilets in Grand Canyon

Written By - Carlie Woody - December 21, 2022 One of our most commonly asked questions here at Rivers & Oceans is the inevitable "What is the bathroom situation when rafting the Grand Canyon?". While we wish it was just as simple as plumbing … [Read more...] about Rafting Toilets in Grand Canyon

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Our Favorite Books for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

Here are some of our favorite Grand Canyon rafting books for those interested rafting the Colorado River within Grand Canyon. This post just scratches the surface of the best writing on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Most Popular book on … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Books for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

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Best Shoes and Sandals for Rafting, Camping & Hiking Trips

We receive many questions about the best footwear for rafting trips. The overwhelming number of rafting shoes and sandals on the market makes finding the ideal protection challenging. In this post we break down our favorite options for rafting, … [Read more...] about Best Shoes and Sandals for Rafting, Camping & Hiking Trips

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What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)

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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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

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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

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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

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Best Sunscreens for Rivers & Oceans

When playing in rivers and oceans, we want sunscreen that will protect us as well as the criters in the water. Testing by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) and Consumer Reports points towards zinc based sunblocks being the safest and best … [Read more...] about Best Sunscreens for Rivers & Oceans

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