People may not wear sandals. A shoe with well-encased toe box like an old pair of running or tennis shoes is required to best protect your feet. Quick drying clothes that shield from the sun and layers of clothes when cool weather is expected. See the logistics information for each river. … [Read more...]
How safe will I be?
Although whitewater rafting like any mode of travel is a potentially dangerous activity, we take many precautions to ensure your safety, well-being and peace of mind. We are very experienced, prepared and safety-conscious. Thorough safety procedures are explained prior to embarking and at various … [Read more...]
How strenuous are the trips?
Our Class IV Main Tuolumne and Merced trips not particularly strenuous. You should be in relatively good health, but our guides handle all the heavy work, including camp cooking and cleanup. If you are in the paddleboat, you will be expected to paddle. Normally we prefer to float with the current in … [Read more...]
Do I need to know how to swim?
For Class III & IV whitewater trips, no. A lot of our guests can’t swim and they are fine. You will be wearing a floatation jacket that will keep you afloat and knowing how to swim isn’t really that important when it comes to whitewater, so non-swimmers are welcome.Class V whitewater trips, … [Read more...]
Are children welcome?
Absolutely! The youngest we take range from 10 to 12 years old. They should be over 90 pounds in weight and be comfortable in and around water. We have floatation jackets for smaller individuals. Every kid is different and we recommend calling about rafting options appropriate for youth. Class V and … [Read more...]
How are rivers rated in terms of difficulty?
The International Scale of River Difficulty classifies rapids, (not rivers), on a scale of I to VI with I being easy and VI being unrunnable, (for guided whitewater rafting, Class III is considered beginning level). The difficulty of a rapid can vary significantly with changes in water levels; the … [Read more...]
What are the best local accommodations?
Our links page includes list of places to stay is the first options to consider for local hotel and camping accommodations. Prices change dependent on availability. It is best to be somewhere close by. … [Read more...]
What are the meals like?
We emphasize plentiful quality food on all of our trips. We offer beef, fish and vegetarian dinner entree options. Hearty, sumptuous lunches are complete with fresh meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables, and desserts. Our food is guaranteed to impress you. Let us know of any special dietary needs … [Read more...]
Is an earlier return possible at trip’s end?
Our trips are timed to run when the water conditions controlled by upstream reservoirs are ideal for rafting. We can make special arrangements to shuttle your car to the bridge at the trip’s end, saving you about 45 minutes, call ahead for details. … [Read more...]
Nearest airport?
Most of our guests flying to California use the Oakland Airport. Second choices are San Francisco or Sacramento airports. The nearer airports in Stockton and Modesto are seldom used because they have infrequent flights and poor connections. We can secure transportation for guests flying private or … [Read more...]