Aerial Videos: California Storms Bring High Flows on the South Fork of the American River
The last time the river was running this high, HD video didn’t exist. Consumer drones didn’t exist. (So obviously, drones with HD cameras didn’t exist either.)
Tips for Rafting in Northern California
Heading to the Sierra Nevada foothills for a summer rafting trip can be a blast, but there are a few things to know before packing your bags. Your guides will handle safety and instruction on the river, but especially for […]
When in Drought, There’s Still Water for Rafting!
Many people assume that droughts = no water = no rafting, but that’s not the case thanks to human intervention. Let us explain how rafting in California is still possible despite low snowpack levels.
Gizmodo Takes on Cherry Creek
Last weekend Gizmodo’s IndefintelyWild joined us on one of our Cherry Creek trips so they could see for themselves that even with the drought this year, California is a world-class destination for whitewater rafting. Adventure travel writer Wes Siler and […]
Return to The Tuolumne River Canyon: Images of Transformation
The Canyon Rim Fire of 2013 was the epicenter of California’s third largest wildfire in recorded history. In December we drove into the Tuolumne River canyon to see for ourselves the extent of the damage.
Video: Tuolumne River Rafting!
Our new video (courtesy of guide Nate and Char) is a magical look into the Tuolumne River. Shot on a two-day trip in 2013, before the Rim Fire. Enjoy!
Why the Men’s Journal Is Wrong About Whitewater Rafting in California This Year
Ok, look… we’re a bit miffed. The Men’s Journal published an article claiming to highlight the “The Best Whitewater Rafting Destinations for 2014“, and with the season here underway we were excited to read the list. But not only did […]
Rim Fire Update: Tuolumne River’s Road to Recovery
AO Rafting owner Scott A got the opportunity to check out the Tuolumne River canyon with the US Forest Service last week. Although still closed to the general public, the Forest Service has been working on the access road to the Tuolumne put-in
AO Rafting on NPR: “Whitewater Rafting to Continue Despite Dry Winter”
This article accompanied Scott A’s interview on Capital Public Radio’s Insight program on January 15, 2014. You can listen to the entire interview as well.
Rim Fire: AO Rafting’s Front Row Experience
This is what AO Rafting experienced as the Rim Fire began a week ago. On Saturday, August 17, a small fire started in the Clavey River drainage, a few miles north of the starting point for All-Outdoors’ Tuolumne Class IV trips […]
