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Sierra Mac River Trips

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Make Mine a Schlitz

May 5, 2017 By Sierra Mac

Schlitz Beer ad

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...]

Filed Under: Rafting News, Uncategorized, Yosemite Activities, Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips Tagged With: rafting and beer, Tuolumne Rafting History, vintage beer commercial

Tuolumne River Rafting History

February 28, 2017 By Sierra Mac

Harry Cobden and Melvin Belli

Sierra Mac River Trips was the first commercial outfitter to lead rafting trips on both the Main Tuolumne (1969) and Merced rivers. In 1973 owner Marty McDonnell pioneered rafting on the Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne section, upping the bar for class V rafting in California.Rivers have always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tuolumne River Rafting, Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips Tagged With: Tuolumne Rafting History, Tuolumne River Rafting

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