When planning a rafting trip it's important to consider how to best protect yourself from the sun. The combination of all day exposure and reflected sunlight off the water can be intense. Proper protection allows you to get the most out of your trip … [Read more...] about Sun Protection while Whitewater Rafting
What to Pack
What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)
Let's go rafting! But now what to wear? Whether you’re experienced or a first timer, knowing what to wear rafting is one of the most important questions on any whitewater vacation. After the excitement of booking comes the “what to bring rafting?” … [Read more...] about What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)
Six Items For Hiking Grand Canyon
A question we receive almost on a daily basis is what to put in your backpack when hiking into a Grand Canyon rafting trip. While there are some things you’ll want to add that are simply common sense, there are a few other items we like to recommend … [Read more...] about Six Items For Hiking Grand Canyon
Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
March 1, 2020 - by Ann-Marie Bringhurst The learning curve can be steep for women in the wilderness and I would love to help alleviate some of those minor inconveniences of being a woman in the wild. As a female white water rafting guide in Grand … [Read more...] about Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
Gear Spotlight: Rain Gear For Rafting Trips
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
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
Grand Canyon Colorado River Fishing
Unbeknown to most, the Colorado River within Grand Canyon and some of its tributaries have fantastic fishing. Every day Lees Ferry Anglers launches at Lees Ferry heading upstream for the best fishing below Glen Canyon Dam. While not quite as good, … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Colorado River Fishing
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