WHEN TO GO:

REGULAR OPERATING SEASON IS MARCH 1ST - NOVEMBER 30TH. (Trips may be scheduled outside these dates with prior arrangement)

SPRING: JUNE - HIGH WATER (APPOX. 20,000 - 50,000 cfs) high fast water, generally cool, unpredictable weather, small groups, wild flowers, powerful hydraulics, lots of thrilling whitewater. Occasionally too high to run.

SUMMER: JULY - HIGH TO MEDIUM WATER (APPROX. 10,000 - 20.000 cfs) water stabilizing and slowing, warmer and drier weather, numerous big, fun waves, excellent time for inflatable kayaking and paddling.

SUMMER: AUGUST - MEDIUM TO LOW WATER (APPROX. 2,000 - 10,000 cfs) water stabilized - clear with many exposed rock features, hot and dry weather, more technical rocky rapids punctuating slow, sedate pools ideal for swimming/floating and relaxing - water temperature in the 70's.

EARLY FALL: SEPTEMBER - LOW TO MEDIUM WATER: water level increases, cool crisp mornings usually with clear blue skies, dramatic canyon light as sun gets lower, fall colors begin to frame the canyon, reflecting in the water.

WHAT TO BRING:

2 & 3-DAY RAFTING TRIPS WITH LODGING:

If you like the sound of a 2- or 3-day river adventure but prefer the comfort of a roof over your head, a bed, a hot shower and a flush toilet, we can accommodate you in one of the few remote lodges along the river.

At the end of your day of rafting, your guide will introduce you to your lodge host who will show you to your room and attend to your meals until the following day.

After breakfast you will continue on your whitewater rafting adventure with your guide. Although we feel that our camping experience (cooking out, camp fire, sleeping under the stars, using our porta-potty in the great outdoors etc.) is exceptional, we offer the lodging alternative for our guests because we understand that it is not for everyone.