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Top 5 Rapids on Cherry Creek

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on Cherry Creek (Upper Tuolumne River)

The incomparable Upper Tuolumne River, more commonly known as Cherry Creek, boasts more than 20 unforgettable Class 4 & 5 rapids. Let’s look at the top five that made our list.

Guide School 2024

That’s a Wrap on Guide School 2024

The 2024 All-Outdoors guide school was a great success! Our students and our seasoned guide school instructors spent a focused week training on the American River. With this solid foundation, we’re excited to see this next generation of guides lead the way into many more rafting seasons ahead.

ARC Trip - Middle Fork 3-Day

Three Days of Bliss on the Middle Fork

This group of rafters had a jolly good time on our Middle Fork American 3-Day rafting trip last weekend. Days were filled with awesome whitewater, great side hikes, and some meaningful community time at camp.

What to wear summer rafting in California

What to Wear for Summer Rafting in California – A Visual Guide

Listen to our guide Emma as she provides some tips on what to wear and how to gear up for a summertime rafting trip so that you can enjoy your day on the river in maximum comfort, and in style!

guide pow - rowing a gear boat

POV: Guiding a Gear Boat

Steering the heavy gear boats loaded with all the luggage and essentials we need on an overnight wilderness rafting trip is challenging, but can also be very peaceful.

California Spring Rafting Roundup

California Spring Rafting Roundup

Take a look at this roundup from our recent whitewater rafting trips on the South Fork American, Merced, and Tuolumne rivers. This could be you having a blast and making memories. What are you waiting for?

River Guide Vibes on the Cal Salmon

River Guide Vibes on the Cal Salmon

Our annual guide training trip on the California Salmon River is a wonderful opportunity for the All-Outdoors team to come back together after their off-season adventures. Relationships and friendships strengthen as our river family sets the focus on the upcoming rafting season.

Merced - Split Rock Rapid

Paddling Through Splitrock Rapid on the Merced River

The Class 4 Splitrock Rapid was a highlight of last weekend’s Merced River rafting trip. Great weather, fun playful river flows, and a capable crew all contributed to another successful trip.

Fresh from the South Fork American

2024 Opening Weekend on the South Fork

Conditions were perfect for our first rafting trip of the 2024 season! First time and returning rafters were greeted by blue skies, green hillsides, and some amazing Class 3 whitewater on the South Fork American River.

California Spring Rafting Highlights

Watch: California’s Best Springtime Rafting Rivers

Spring is a prime time for whitewater rafting. Thrilling rapids fueled by snowmelt and stunning lush scenery create the perfect combination. Take a look at our recommendations for the best springtime rafting rivers in California.

 
 

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