I was a little hesitant about this trip
rafting in Grand Canyon because I
feared I hadn't physically prepared nearly enough. Unfortunately, I
hadn't and there were several of the hiking expeditions I was
unable to do. But that was no one's fault but...Read More » »
I was a little hesitant about this trip
rafting in Grand Canyon because I
feared I hadn't physically prepared nearly enough. Unfortunately, I
hadn't and there were several of the hiking expeditions I was
unable to do. But that was no one's fault but...Read More » »This promises to be one of the top 10 best high water years on record for the Colorado River System. This is especially true for Utah’s Green River. For raft enthusiasts and whitewater adrenaline junkies 2011 is THE year to book a river trip...
Read More » »What Makes the Perfect One Day Rafting Trip?
- It should last only one day. (You don't want to camp on a one day rafting trip--that would be a sure sign that your "three hour tour" has landed on Gilligan's Island).
- You should be fed some great food for...
Where can we raft when the Grand Canyon trips are all booked?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by
Sandy Harmer
It's true, the Grand Canyon trips are
all booked for the 2011 season. However, as we're telling all
of our interested inquiries, Western River has several other great
rafting trips in Utah and Idaho. A great trip this year is going to
be the...Read More » »
My
booking with Western River
Expeditions for the Colorado River
whitewater rafting trip in Grand Canyon was a smooth, easy
process. I especially appreciated the packing list and travel
tips I received.
There aren't enough superlatives to describe the... Read More » »
There aren't enough superlatives to describe the... Read More » »
My
Father and I just completed a Colorado
River Rafting Vacation in the Grand Canyon. "Lucky,"
"Beek," and "MP" were three of the best guides Ive ever
encountered. All three were engaging, professional, and genuinely
cared about the welfare of the...Read More » »
We just completed a Colorado
River Whitewater Rafting Trip in the Grand Canyon. We
were met at Marble Canyon by our river guides Mark, Lucky and
Beak. They were there way before 7 a.m. and instructed us on
the process. They were warm and friendly...
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My wife
and I just completed the Western River Grand
Canyon 7-day whitewater rafting trip on the Colorado
River. We were on the first launch of the 2011 season.
We read all the information on the website and the materials that
were sent and had no...
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Counting down for yet the best rafting adventure in Idaho
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by
Lori Franciose
As I reflect on the rivers that I have rafted, from the Grand
Canyon to the Cataract Canyon, daily trips on the Colorado River
and the big water of the Snake River in Hells Canyon, I can't help
but get excited and anxious about my next venture down...Read More » »
Moab, Utah is a wonderful surprise if you have never been
there. Western River Expeditions offers so many wonderful
activities, everything from whitewater rafting to hot air balloon
rides. Also, it is so close to Arches National Park...Read More » »
Western River started taking reservations for the 2012 rafting
season in Grand Canyon in the fall of 2010. We have several
dates that are already filled. It seems that a whitewater
trip on the Colroado River in the Grand Canyon has made it to...Read More » »
We get this question from our guests anticipating a whitewater
rafting trip in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. "How
Do I Bathe?"
The National Park Service rules for Grand Canyon state that soap and shampoo cannot be used in any of the side...Read More » »
The National Park Service rules for Grand Canyon state that soap and shampoo cannot be used in any of the side...Read More » »
Hotel Properties in Moab, Utah - Canyonlands & Arches National Park Areas
Thursday, March 31, 2011 by
Sandy Harmer
With the new flight service from Las Vegas to Moab, Utah available
now through Great Lakes Aviation we expect to have many more guests
wanting to come to this Southeastern town to do multi-day
whitewater rafting tours as well as all of the other...Read More » »
This time of year when our Grand Canyon rafting tours are nearly
booked, we take the opportunity to introduce our potential guests
to another very popular rafting/adventure destination in Moab,
Utah. This southeastern Utah town is the gateway...Read More » »
Hiking opportunies on a Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Trip
Thursday, March 31, 2011 by
Sandy Harmer
Guests often inquire what hiking opportunities there are when they
are thinking of joining a Western River Colorado River whitewater
rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon 6 or 7-day tripsoffer amazing hikes into slot canyons and...Read More » »
I had a group inquire about the first aid kits that Western River
carries on the j-rigs for the Grand Canyon Colorado River
whitewater rafting tours. I passed on the inquiry to our
operations manager and here is his reply.
"Our wilderness first aid...
Read More » »Many of our guests ask about the type of camera we recommend to
bring on your Grand Canyon/Colorado River whitewater rafting
tour.
We recommend a waterproof digital camera with extra batteries and memory cards. After your rafting tour we will send...Read More » »
We recommend a waterproof digital camera with extra batteries and memory cards. After your rafting tour we will send...Read More » »
Wonderful Memories from a Western River Guest on a 2007 Grand Canyon Trip
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by
Sandy Harmer
This guest from Stillwater, MN just sent us this great email
in response to our request for her to vote for Western River
Expeditions as the world's best outdoor outfitter in a contest
through Travel & Leisure Magazine. The family that she
mentions...
Another great comment from a Western River Guest on a Grand Canyon rafting tour
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by
Sandy Harmer
Here's another comment received back from a Western River
guest. He was on a Grand Canyon 3-day whitewater rafting tour
on the Colorado River in the 2010 season. He posted
this comment while voting for Western River Expeditions as the
world's best...
We just sent out an email to our past guests to go to a Travel
& Leisure website to vote for Western River Expeditions as the
world's best tour operator. We have received numerous
responses from many of our guests that not only did they vote...







