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To Class 5, or not to Class 5, that is the question…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you have your eye on some Class 5 whitewate<\/a>r<\/a>, but you\u2019re unsure if you\u2019re ready for it. There\u2019s no exact formula to calculate a cleancut answer, but let\u2019s talk it out…<\/p>\n\n\n

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The best way to prepare for Class 5: RAFT!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t necessarily need to start from the bottom and work your way all the way up, but the ultimate way to hone your skills and gain confidence in the raft is to get out on some less-intimidating rivers. The most popular All-Outdoors progression is South Fork American River -> Middle Fork American River -> Tuolumne River -> Cherry Creek. All of these rivers have reliable seasons with dam-controlled water flows, which means they\u2019re ready for you to work your way up. (Don\u2019t forget the additional amazing seasonal opportunities on free-flowing spring rivers, such as the Merced, North Fork Stanislaus, or the Kaweah, as well!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rafting the smaller whitewater will introduce you to paddle technique<\/a>, guide commands, how to stay in the raft<\/a>, and you\u2019ll learn what to expect during a rapid. Experience is not required, but it is strongly<\/em> recommended. If you have not been rafting before, the following points become all the more important.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Class 5 rafting is going to be physical! You don\u2019t need to be a beefy gym beast or an IronMan athlete, but you will need to be ready and able to paddle hard. Each sport has its own form of athleticism, so being an accomplished skier or surfer doesn\u2019t always translate to being a good rafter, but being athletic and coordinated is important, especially<\/em> if you do not have prior rafting experience. Staying in your seat and in the right position on the raft is key in Class 5 rapids. Additionally, every paddle stroke matters, so it\u2019s important to be ready to bring your A-game to \u201chit the lines\u201d (navigate the best route through a rapid) and power through the waves (yeehaw!).<\/p>\n\n\n

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You\u2019re going to see some big, technical whitewater. Come mentally prepared to get yourself and your boatmates through these rapids successfully. It is extremely important to keep a level head, listen to your guides, and react without hesitation – Class 5 rapids don\u2019t often offer time to stop and think \u201cDoes \u2018left turn\u2019 mean I back-paddle or forward-paddle?\u201d You need to be all ears and ready to get moving! Sometimes the guide commands<\/a> will go against your instincts, but trust your guides and give them the paddle support they need.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For the safety of yourself and your fellow trip members, you need to be comfortable in water and able to confidently get yourself from Point A to Point B in moving water. On our Class 5 river trips, all participants will partake in a swim practice at the start of the day to make sure everyone can hang with swimming across the swift-moving river and get back into the boat. Should you fall out of the raft at any point throughout the day, it is important that you\u2019ll be able to keep your cool, get through the immediate situation, and help yourself to the shore or back to the boat. To help mentally prepare, check out our blog post about what to do if you fall out of the raft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Class 5 rivers may look intimidating in pictures and videos, but with a solid team of physically and mentally prepared paddlers paired with our extremely experienced guide team<\/a>, you\u2019re in for a day of poetry in the form of a whitewater raft trip.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There\u2019s no one<\/em> formula to determine when you\u2019re ready for Class 5 whitewater rafting. The first step is wanting<\/em> a Class 5 experience. Don\u2019t push yourself out of your comfort zone just to say you did because ultimately, you\u2019re going to have the best time on the trip you feel most comfortable with. A warm-up on a Class 4 rafting trip is quite an enjoyable way to \u201cpractice!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to chat it out with one of our California Rafting Consultants, give us a call at (800) 247-2387.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This could be you!<\/strong> Nonstop action, technical rapids, and a remote canyon\u2014if you\u2019re looking for the ultimate challenge, this is it. Feel the rush, and take on California\u2019s most intense whitewater.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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