"In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create but by what we refuse to destroy." – John C. Sawhill, The Nature ConservancyWhen we describe the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers as being wild and scenic, we aren't just talking. Paddling through Grey's Grindstone or Ram's Head … [Read more...]
Video Highlights from our 2017 Yosemite Rafting Season
2017 will go down in the history books as one of the highest water years on record and we were lucky to be a part of it. The high energy and enthusiasm began with our early spring trips, continued through peak high water in June and July and lingered into late season. Although our guides can … [Read more...]
Yosemite Rafting Trip Videos
Capture Some Memories Bring your rafting trip home with you - or share it online! Demand bragging rights on social media! Show it to your grand kids!Sierra Mac now offers video of your rafting trip on the Main Tuolumne or Cherry Creek. $100-140 per boat buys a 4-5 minute edited video or raw … [Read more...]
Yosemite Waterfall Season
Springtime is waterfall season in Yosemite National Park. The snow pack and warming temperatures create a spectacular display of flowing water. Yosemite's waterfalls usually reach their fullest capacity in May of each year as snow in the high country is melting, this can vary depending on each … [Read more...]
Make Mine a Schlitz
Beer and rafting go way back. In the 1970's, Schlitz Beer commissioned some local talent for a commercial highlighting the exciting world of whitewater rafting. It features Sierra Mac founder Marty McDonnell, as well as Joe Daly and Dick Linford of Echo River Trips. Still looks like a lot of fun. So … [Read more...]
Sierra storms bring peak flows to Yosemite Rivers
The storm systems that have been impacting the Sierra continue to bring record-breaking precipitation, with some areas seeing as much as 14 feet of snow in the last 2 weeks. Yosemite issued a mandatory evacuation on the 7th, the Merced River in Yosemite Valley reached flood stage, above ten feet on … [Read more...]
Research Study Explores the Tuolumne
Fishbio is a fisheries and environmental consulting company dedicated to advancing the research, monitoring, and conservation of fishes around the world. One of their recent projects included an extensive study of the Tuolumne River which provides drinking water for nearly 2.5 million people in the … [Read more...]
Rafting Season Recap Video
This rafting season offered its share of rafting excitement. Our guests experienced excellent flows on the Merced, Tuolumne and Cherry Creek. High water hit around Memorial Day when the Main Tuolumne peaked at around 8000 cfs. As summer progressed, upstream reservoirs provided ample flows for trips … [Read more...]
Hike, Raft, and Stand Up Paddle on a 2 or 3-Day Tuolumne Multisport Adventure
Looking for an active outdoor vacation that is away from the crowds?Sierra Mac is hosting two exclusive multisport adventure trips this August in the wild and scenic Tuolumne River canyon. Join us for 2 or 3 days of fun starting August 10th and August 24th. These guided Tuolumne Multisport … [Read more...]
President Obama & Family Choose Sierra Mac for Yosemite Visit
We were pleasantly surprized to receive a phone call in our office a few weeks back from the Presidential Secret Service. The President was requesting the rental use of two of our deluxe self-bailing rafts for his upcoming family visit to Yosemite National Park. We felt honored and proud to be … [Read more...]