One night on my last river trip, I was c-r-a-n-k-y (which I also sometimes spell p-i-s-s-e-d). Why? It was windy. Really windy. I had just washed my hair--because we had just seen our first glimpse of the sun on a cold and rainy day--and I had just changed into my nice, comfy camp skirt. I was ready … Read More
Not if you're me, and not if you're our average adult guest! Many folks who are considering our Hike In or Hike Out trips make this erroneous assumption. It's true that young folks often have an easier time hiking down than up but, if you've ever had joint pain -- or if your muscles just aren't … Read More
We are super excited to have Mikah Meyer - Travel Beyond Convention and his partner join us for a Grand Canyon Whitewater 8-day motorized rafting trip in late May 2017! Mikah hopes to "create a new type of LGBT role model" on his journey to be the youngest person to see all 417 national parks and … Read More
Our warehouse team is in full swing, gearing up for the start of the season! In early March, guides and warehouse crew members begin Spring work: rigging the boats, stocking the first-aid kits and the kitchen and lunch boxes, checking all the gear -- tents, dry bags, sleeping bags -- and making sure … Read More
One of our guests from 2014, Karen Witter, had such an amazing time rafting with us, she wrote an article about her experience. Karen and her husband, Randy, rafted on one of our most popular trips, the 7-day Motor. Check out her story for tips and lots of insider details! "I was hot, and my skin … Read More
You already know the Little Colorado River is an enigmatic, enchanting tributary of the Colorado River. Sometimes it runs an unbelievable turquoise blue; sometimes it's a silty, muddy, thick chocolate brown. Where does it start? Where does it go? Why does it change so dramatically so frequently? … Read More
You saw it on your packing list ... and you might be wondering just what the heck we're talking about. The concept is pretty straightforward: a sunglasses retention strap is something that attaches to your sunglasses and keeps them from falling into the river or getting blown off your face in the … Read More
Well shoot. You're right -- we aren't running any more Grand Canyon raft trips for 6 whole months. But don't despair! Here is a list of things you can do while you eagerly await your next chance to raft the Mighty Colorado with us: Make a countdown calendar. I like the kind that has those … Read More
Can you believe our very last trip of 2016 is launching tomorrow morning?? It's always so bittersweet when another awesome season comes to an end. This year has been a fantastic one -- We've been getting lots of great feedback from our guests (those new pee buckets sure seem to be a big hit) and, … Read More
Grand Canyon needs your help right now. Today. A proposal involving major commercial development at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Little Colorado River went before the Navajo Nation Council on Monday. You might have heard guides talking about this proposal as you passed the … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater
PO Box 2848, Flagstaff, Arizona 86003
United States of America
info@grandcanyonwhitewater.com
800-343-3121
This service is operated by Grand Canyon Whitewater, LLC., a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Prices are approved by the National Park Service.
