Do I Really Need Rain Gear? Yes! You really do need a rain gear when river rafting, and here’s why: You will be getting wet. Which feels great when the air temperature is 115 degrees, there’s not a breath of breeze, and there are no clouds in … [Read more...] about Gear Spotlight: Rain Gear For Rafting Trips
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11 Items Not on Your Outfitter’s Grand Canyon Packing List
Every Grand Canyon rafting outfitter offers a unique perspective and has put a great deal of care in developing their packing list. Between our crew at Rivers & Oceans, we have decades of guiding whitewater rafting trips in Grand Canyon, giving … [Read more...] about 11 Items Not on Your Outfitter’s Grand Canyon Packing List
5 Packing Mistakes To Avoid
Avoiding Common Packing Mistakes I’ve guided about 150 rafting trips in Grand Canyon and I’ve seen a lot of packing faux pas that cause my guests more hassle (and some times embarrassment) than necessary. Below are the five most common mistakes … [Read more...] about 5 Packing Mistakes To Avoid
Satellite Phones & Communicators
Typically on wilderness trips people want to disconnect and be present. However, in this day and age it may be necessary to check-in or make an emergency call. Most cell phones provide unreliable service in remote areas, the best option in this case … [Read more...] about Satellite Phones & Communicators
Getting In Shape for your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
To fully enjoy your whitewater rafting and hiking trip in the Grand Canyon requires proper preparation. The combination of full days of rafting, hiking steep rugged trails, hot sun and moving camp daily creates a physically demanding trip. Those … [Read more...] about Getting In Shape for your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
