What is so great about whitewater rafting anyway?
Are you kidding me! What's not great about whitewater rafting!...
Let's describe a common day on the river. Arise in the soft light
of the early morning after a night spent sleeping under a beautiful
starry sky. Have a hearty warm breakfast of fresh blueberry pancakes
or omelets to order, then pack your things and prepare for the day.
The day is filled with some combination of swift water, rapids, calms,
hikes, history, geology, stories, and more good food. We try to hit
camp around 4 or 5, after setting up your cot you can relax with a
good book or good company by the river, or explore around camp while
your guides prepare your dinner...something perhaps like steak and
potatoes, or grilled salmon...and dutch oven brownies...you won't
forget the dutch oven brownies. After dinner it's more relaxing,
and you might even be able to talk your guide into another story or
two to send you off to bed under more stars than you thought were
possible.
What do I need to bring?
The most effective way to plan for temperature and weather changes
in the Canyon is to be prepared for both hot & dry and cold & wet
Rain jacket and rain pants- do not bring ponchos Quick dry shirts
and shorts long sleeve cotton shirt and pants- helps keep you cooler
on hot days. Button down shirts provide more sun protection on the
neck Light Weight Cotton Pant, Nylon Pant or Sarong the best thing for
men to wear are swim trunks as shorts if you are cold natured, bring
polypropylene long underwear top and bottom Women wear swim suits or
quick dry underwear and sport bras as a base layer during the day.
Over the base layer, wear a pair of quick dry shorts and the shirt of
your choice (polypropylene if you are cold, cotton if you are hot).
Two piece swim suits are convenient when changing or going to the
bathroom. hat- large brim hat offers protection from the sun with a
good quality strap. Sunglasses with strap socks- used for hiking and
to protect your feet from the sun. sandals or water shoes- if not
used to hiking in these, bring a pair of shoes you have hiked in
before camper wear: Bring something comfortable to wear around camp.
Cotton dresses, skirts and sarongs are all popular options.
Sleep wear: You might choose to sleep in your camp wear. Otherwise,
you might like to bring something comfortable to sleep in. water
bottle small day pack for hikes moisturizing lotion headlamp or
flashlight moleskin waterproof sunscreen and lip balm optional
items: gloves fleece jacket towel bandana small pillow hygiene
products: toothpaste, toothbrush, tissue, nail clippers, feminine
hygiene products, extra eyeglasses or contacts, biodegradable soap
and shampoo camera equipment book, watercolors, journal and pen
How far in advance should I book my trip?
If you have specific dates you need, we recommend booking a year in advance.
If you can be more flexible 6 months in advance is usually sufficient.
