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Groups, Charter, Custom, and Private Trips

Depending who you talk with group, custom, charter and private trips all sound the same. Below is a quick breakdown of the differences between these terms and the advantages of each type of trip. Groups A group is typically at least 12 people … [Read more...] about Groups, Charter, Custom, and Private Trips

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Luxury (Safari-Style) Rafting Trips

One of the common requests for our custom rafting adventures is to have additional luxury. Safari style trips allow for the enjoyment of the outdoors without the need to "rough it." With a range of possibilities available, trip customization allows … [Read more...] about Luxury (Safari-Style) Rafting Trips

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Whitewater Rafting Layover Days

Layover days are an incredible addition to multi-day rafting trips providing a day without rafting in the middle of the trip. Our guests overwhelming enjoy layover days when we are able to schedule them which is much easier to do on custom and … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting Layover Days

raft running Lava Falls Rapid on the Colorado River

Our Favorite Grand Canyon Rafting Videos

This post started out as a how to spend time at home during the pandemic since many of us were unable to get outside like we usually do. While our purpose is helping people find a Grand Canyon Rafting trip it's still fun to share our favorite Grand … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Grand Canyon Rafting Videos

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Colorado River Rafting

When most people talk about rafting the Colorado River, they assume a Grand Canyon rafting trip. However, the Colorado River and its tributaries provide numerous rafting trip options in Utah, Arizona and Colorado. These trips allow for exploration of … [Read more...] about Colorado River Rafting

rafts on Colorado River during a drought year

How Droughts Affect Rafting in the West

There is much talk about the long-term drought in the Western United States. The drought is a major concern for farmers and households but many rafting rivers of the west are minimally affected. While it has been a significant impact on a few … [Read more...] about How Droughts Affect Rafting in the West

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