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a splash of summer fun

Add a Splash of Fun to your Summer!

We love a good splash fight! Whether you’re trying to cool off your friends or start a water fight, we’re here for it. The calm stretches of river between rapids on the South Fork American make for the perfect battlefield.

Bird’s-Eye View of Tunnel Chute Rapid

Check out this unique birds-eye perspective of the Middle Fork’s famous Tunnel Chute rapid! Thank you to American Bar Mining for sharing this drone footage with us.

Kanaka Rapid (class IV) on the Middle Fork American River

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Middle Fork American River

One of the best wilderness rafting rivers in California, the Middle Fork of the American features world-famous Class 3 and 4 rapids inside a remote 2000-foot deep canyon. Come along, as we explore the top 5 rapids…

Summer fun on the Merced River.

Welcoming Summer on the Merced

Our Merced River rafters were in for a real treat on this last weekend of spring. Lots of water in the river and bluebird skies with sunshine abound. Thanks to the slow melting snow in the Sierras, we’ll be able to raft on our favorite free-flowing rivers like the Merced well into the summer this year!

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Tuolumne River

The Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River features awe-inspiring scenery, heart-pounding Class 4+ rapids, captivating side hikes, and pristine beaches. Get ready as we unveil the top 5 rapids that make the Tuolumne an unrivaled rafting experience.

White Water Rafting Levels / Classes Explained – A Visual Guide

The river classification system is based on an International Scale of River Difficulty and ranges from Class 1 to Class 6 rapids. Let’s look at the different white water rafting levels!

See the South Fork American at Higher Flows – An Old Favorite, A New Experience

“Maybe you’ve rafted the South Fork before, but this year it’s different. Give it a shot!” Listen to some feedback from our guests about their rafting experience on a familiar river running at not-so-familiar flows.

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Kaweah River

Nestled just outside of Sequoia National Park, the Kaweah River is a must-visit for all adventure seekers. With a thrilling combination of Class IV rapids and lush scenery, this river is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Class IV Magic on the North Fork Stanislaus

All that melting snow is doing wonders for the North Fork of the Stanislaus this season. Check out this clean line as an All-Outdoors guide smoothly drops into The Claw (Class IV).

River guide commands for whitewater rafting

Whitewater Rafting Paddle Commands – Watch and Learn

Get educated about the most common whitewater rafting paddle commands you can expect to hear on your next river trip, and find out how to properly execute them in this helpful video.

 
 

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