"I'm not really a camper - can you help with some questions?"

Monday, May 2, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
This question came from a potential guest for a Colorado River Grand Canyon rafting trip.

"Everything looks great - I am planning for a 2012 Colorado River Tour!  I'm not really a 'camper" so I am trying to decide if I can do 6 days.  Where/how do you...

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Concern about temperatures in Grand Canyon

Saturday, April 30, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
We just had a concerned guest write on our Facebook wall the following comment:

"I'm going on the 6 day Grand Canyon Rafting trip next Wednesday and just looked at the temps. Is it really getting down into the 30s at night? I just want to make sure...Read More » »

Where can we raft when the Grand Canyon trips are all booked?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
Cataract Canyon, UtahIt'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 » »

There aren't enough superlatives to describe the crew!

Monday, April 18, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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...
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You are responsible to no one but yourself!

Sunday, April 17, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
We recently received an interesting email from one of our Trusted Adventures partners.  I thought the information to be so valuable I wanted to put it in our blog for potential guests that wonder if our adventures are suitable for solo travelers.

"You...
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We Had the Three Best Guides Ever Encountered!

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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 » »

Snowpack in the Colorado River Basin

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
April 14, 2011 - We've had some questions lately about how the snowpack in the Colorado River Basin will effect the rafting season this year. To help understand the significance of the current Colorado River Basin Snowpack and how it will affect our...Read More » »

Weather & Water Flow of Colorado River in Grand Canyon

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
This morning we were asked the following question about information on Colorado River rafting in the Grand Canyon.

"We are really interested in the Grand Canyon trip.  If none are available for this year and we want to reserve for next season, what is...Read More » »

I Never Saw River Guides Work Harder

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
Beautiful Grand Canyon SceneryWe 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... Read More » »

Western's First Grand Canyon for the 2011 Season

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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... Read More » »

Colorado River Rafting Trips for the 2012 Season

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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 » »

Keeping Clean on a Colorado River Rafting Tour

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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 » »

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 » »

Moab. Utah - Adventure Destination "Adrenline Town"

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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 » »

Las Vegas now a gateway to Moab, Utah for Colorado River Trips

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer

We just received exciting news - news that we've anticipated for many years.  Flight service from Las Vegas to Moab, Utah

Great Lakes Airlines to Launch New Service to Page, AZ and Las Vegas, NV

 

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 28, 2011 – Great Lakes Aviation,...

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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 » »

First Aid Kits carried on Grand Canyon Whitewater Tours

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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...

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Cameras and photo sharing after River Trip

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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 » »

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...
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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...
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