You may have seen “Excessive Heat Warnings” for the Grand Canyon region. Rain or shine, hot or cold, Grand Canyon raft trips and hikes run as scheduled. Grand Canyon is a place of extremes, and always has been. It is fairly typical for the region to be pretty darn hot this time of year. The most … Read More
There are a couple of things that may be helpful to know about bathing on your Grand Canyon adventure. First, the river is always chilly, about 50-70°F. Your motivation to bathe may be challenged by this small fact, especially in the morning! Second, not every camp has a beach with a good wading … Read More
Plenty of people have anxiety about going to the restroom while on their river trip but here is the good news: it’s not that hard or different from what you’re used to. There’s nothing to be shy about — everybody goes to the bathroom — and it’s the last thing you should allow to impede your trip of … Read More
No, literally ... do you have cold feet? I've got friends who walk around their house in the winter wearing 3 pairs of socks with wool slippers, and their feet are still cold. If you're one of those unlucky people with frigid toes, here is some info on how to deal during your river trip. The … Read More
Charging your camera in the remote depths of the Grand Canyon can be a challenge. Portable chargers offer a practical solution in this off-grid environment. We recommend this Anker charger. A few things to consider: Conserve battery life whenever possible. Although it might be tempting to … Read More
Here are a few general tips to help you be prepared and "river-ready." Please refer to your trip packet for detailed information on your specific trip type. Review GCW's Code of Conduct: River expeditions are a shared experience. Respect for the Grand Canyon, yourself, and others is an integral … Read More
If you wear contact lenses or glasses you might be wondering what is the best option for your Grand Canyon Whitewater trip. For a successful and most enjoyable trip, we suggest using wearing either disposable daily contacts or glasses with a retention strap. Contacts Contacts are a great … Read More
Undoubtedly, after spending 4 to 15 days watching your trusty river guides lift, cook, push, clean, steer and protect you through your trip in the Canyon, you might be inclined to give them gratuity for their hard work. Of course, tipping is completely optional, but if you're like most of our … Read More
A small backpack is nice to have so you can enjoy the side hikes without having to carry items in your hands. Friends and family can easily share a pack or two as not everyone needs one. Most of the hikes you'll be doing are not long, but several of them require a bit of maneuverability. So if you … Read More
Here is a rundown on how tents work in the Grand Canyon. How you get one, how many we bring, and every other question you can think of about your domicile in the Canyon. We bring fewer tents than people with the idea that a husband and wife would share a tent, a brother and sister, two good … 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.
