What to Wear When Rafting
If you are in the process of booking a trip with the New Wave Rafting, you are probably wondering what to wear on the river. You are going to get wet!
Inflatable Kayaks on the Racecourse
The five miles of the Racecourse rapids run below the steep Pilar cliffs on the south and basalt mesas on the north. At low water funyaks may be used, along with smaller rafts.
Good Reasons To Take Your Kids To the River
Regardless, the best memories of my childhood are all from these outdoor trips. As a guide, the families on my rafting trips inspire me to give their children a trip they will not forget. Kids flourish on the river by playing, creating, and entertaining themselves with nature.
How Deep is the Water?
More often than you might imagine, prospective rafting customers ask me: “How deep is the water?” Many people suppose that water depth is the only measure by which to assess the risk of drowning.
High Water Anticipation, 2019
High Water Anticipation, 2019 High water! Various government agencies keep a close watch on snowfall, and the depth and density of snow that accumulates on the ground, throughout the winter. With this information, they can predict the amount of run-off (water from snow melt) that will likely occur. The run-off prediction is of paramount concern […]
Hold On Tight
“Hold On Tight” is the headline, but it’s not accurate. Rafting in big whitewater is a participatory activity. The guide yells out paddle commands and the guests respond with enthusiastic strokes of their paddles. As a rule, holding on is not an option. But what keeps you in the boat, as it crashes into waves […]