We love when folks stop by our office after their river trips, glowing with excitement as we all share stories of the canyon. During these visits, guests often share their tips and new ideas of how to prepare others for the experience of living on the river for a week or so. While chatting with a … Read More
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
Sunscreen is one of your absolute necessities on a Colorado River river trip -- you do not want to be caught under that Arizona sun without some powerful stuff. Water-resistant, broad-spectrum, and at least SPF 30 is the way to go and you'll want to re-apply liberally throughout the day. Chapstick … Read More
First and foremost: Wear comfortable, well-broken-in shoes on your river trip. Do NOT buy a brand-new pair of fancy boots or sandals the week before your trip and expect to wear those on the river. In no time you’ll be left with blisters and unable to participate in all of the adventures of your … Read More
Guests are usually pretty impressed by what our guides are able to cook in the backcountry – if you are expecting rehydrated backpacking food you are in for a real treat. We bring along fresh fruits, veggies, meats, and even desserts! Breakfast Start your day with some hearty backcountry food. … 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
You may be preparing for your upcoming river trip and notice that the packing list includes a unique item, a sarong. But what is a sarong? Why is it so important that it's on the detailed packing list? How are you going to use this on your river trip? Do you really need it? (YES!) A sarong is a … Read More
We gotta say, the itemized packing list we include in our trip info packets is pretty darn good. No matter how many Grand Canyon trips we've been on, we still give the packing list a once-over before heading to the river. There are a lot of must-haves on that list, like baby wipes and good lotion … Read More
A bit overwhelmed by our packing list and uncertain which type of bag or pack you'll need for your Grand Canyon river trip? The type of bag you use will depend on your trip type. Here's a little primer for you. If you're doing one of our Upper or Lower Canyon trips -- those that require either a … Read More
For most, rafting the Grand Canyon is a check off the bucket list and a long-awaited adventure. We would like to make sure that everyone has the best experience possible. Here are some helpful tips when gearing up for your river trip: Set the Right Expectations: You've signed up for a backcountry … 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.
