Grand Canyon/Colorado River Rafting Trip

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
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...
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Transportation Options for the Grand Canyon 6-day tour

Monday, March 28, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
From: sandy@westernriver.com
Here is some information about the transportation options at the beginning of the Grand Canyon/Colorado River 6-day whitewater rafting tour.

Your Grand Canyon rafting tour starts in Marble Canyon, AZ.  You can;
1 - Arrange...
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Health & Dietary Restrictions on our Whitewater Rafting Tours

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
This email was sent to a guest on a Grand Canyon Rafting Tour in response to their question regarding health and dietary restrictions for our whitewater tours.

When you make a reservation for one of our Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Tours we will...Read More » »

How to be prepared for "weather' on a whitewater rafting tour

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
The 'weather' is a common question that we receive from our guests that are anticipating their Grand Canyon whitewater rafting tour on the Colorado River. since they will be in an outdoor situation for the duration of their river trip.

We always hope...
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What about Valuables on a River Trip

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer

We often get an inquiry about taking valuables on our Grand Canyon whitewater rafting tour.  Here is what we tell our guests.

You will want to have photo ID, a major credit card, and some cash for guide gratuities.  All other valuables and jewelry...
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Packing List & Travel Tips for a Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
Thank you for your inquiry into the gear we offer and what we expect our guests to bring on our whitewater rafting tours.  We send out with each reservation a packing list and some travel tips.  That list offers the following information.

Duffel Bag

All...
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Western River's Walter Filtration System

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
We had an inquiry regarding our water filtration system for the drinking water we have available to our guests on our Grand Canyon/Colorado River whitewater rafting tours.

Most of the water we carry on our shorter trips comes directly from our...
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What to Expect on a Whitewater Rafting Trip

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
From: sandy@westernriver.com
Maria,

Thank you for your inquiry about our Grand Canyon /Colorado River rafting tours.  I assume you are speaking of the Grand Canyon 6 or 7-day trip in your inquiry.  We have guests in the 50s and 60s who do very well on...
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Grand Canyon/Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Trip for Groups

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
From: sandy@westernriver.com

Thank you for contacting us.  We would love to have your group with us on the Grand Canyon 6-day whitewater rafting tour (upper 187 miles- Lees Ferry to the helicopter exit at Whitmore Wash).  Here is a trip summary link...
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Fabulous Food on our Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Trip

Friday, April 9, 2010 by Sandy Harmer

We did a Grand Canyon 7-day trip last June with Western River Expeidtions.  Joe and Kelly were our guides and they were wonderful. Very caring, professional, and shared so much knowledge of the area -- we were never bored. Steve Wiley and Grace were...

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Salmon River Float Trips

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Sandy Harmer
I was just talking on the phone to someone who was asking me about a Salmon River Float Trip.  I was telling them that my husband and I went on the Main Salmon River Trip a few years ago in August.  We had such a great time.  We had a chance to be in...Read More » »

Moab Rafting Trips

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Sandy Harmer
As the end of June draws near I've been reflecting on a great trip that I took last year in Moab, Utah on the Colorado River.  The Moab Adventure Center has teamed with  Susan G Komen for the Cure and has a special "Raft for the Cure" adventure that...Read More » »

Moab Utah Adventure

Monday, April 5, 2010 by Sandy Harmer
Last year over the Memorial Day Weekend my husband and I had a Moab Utah Adventure we will never forget.  All the good memories were brought back in my mind as I discussed all the activities Moab, Utah has to offer with one of our Western River... Read More » »

Western River Expeditions' First Grand Canyon River Rafting Launch of 2010

Friday, April 2, 2010 by Sandy Harmer
The 2010 Grand Canyon River Raftingseason has started.  Western River Expeditions successfully launched its first expedition on April 1st with 15 excited guests ready to experience all the Grand Canyon has to offer - the famous whitewater rapids, the...Read More » »