We receive many questions about the best footwear for rafting trips. There are an overwhelming number of shoe and sandal options. Make sure to break in your new shoes and sandals before your rafting trip. Bring some extra socks along in case your … [Read more...] about Best Shoes and Sandals for Grand Canyon Rafting & Hiking Trips
Gear
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?” … [Read more...] about What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)
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
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
Gear Spotlight: Rain Gear For Rafting Trips
Do I Really Need Rain Gear? Yes! You really do need a rain gear when river rafting, and here’s why: You will be getting wet. Which feels great when the air temperature is 115 degrees, there’s not a breath of breeze, and there are no clouds in … [Read more...] about Gear Spotlight: Rain Gear For Rafting Trips
11 Items You Won’t Find on Your Outfitter’s Grand Canyon Packing List
Every Grand Canyon rafting outfitter offers a unique perspective and has put a great deal of care in developing their packing list. Between our crew at Rivers & Oceans, we have decades of guiding whitewater rafting trips in Grand Canyon, giving … [Read more...] about 11 Items You Won’t Find on Your Outfitter’s Grand Canyon Packing List
5 Packing Mistakes To Avoid
I’ve guided about 150 rafting trips in Grand Canyon and I’ve seen a lot of packing faux pas that cause my guests more hassle (and some times embarrassment) than necessary. Below are the five most common mistakes rafters make when they pack and how to … [Read more...] about 5 Packing Mistakes To Avoid
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
