Friday, November 18, 2011

The Unforgettable Experience Of A River Rafting Trip

By Arlene Case


What exactly are river rafting trips?

If you are an outdoors enthusiasts, it can't get any better than going on a river rafting trip. The thrill of shooting down the rapids, and the visual treat provided by breathtaking sceneries will make your trip impossible to forget. Many rafting companies can provide all the equipment you need, plus the benefit of a skilled guide to navigate your family or group through an incredible river rafting experience. No matter if you choose white water rafting or smooth sailing, a river rafting trip can be an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetimes.

How can you better classify the level of difficulty of different river rafting trips?

If you're worried about the skill required for participating in various river rafting trips, there are unique classifications that will alert you to the level of ability required for safe rafting. The scale goes from Class I which is for everyone, to Class IV which is designed for the expert rafter. A basic breakdown of the classification of rafting difficulty is as follows:

Class I is the level recommended to beginners and to people who just enjoy cruising. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery without the tumultuous rapids.

Class II. If you're ready for white water, consider indulging in Class II river rafting trips. It's still considered a basic level, but at least you'll experience some thrilling rapids. These trips take advantage of wide channels that only need limited skills.

Class III trips include more dangerous channels and some currents.

Class IV is for the expert rafters who have mastered the basics and are ready for some serious thrill.

Class V trips are only opened to experts. If you have the strong skills that are essential in this trip, this can be a lot of fun.

And surely, Class VI trips are only for the few hard-core masters. Class VI river rafting includes navigating extremely dangerous rapids passages and requires great skill on the part of all participants.

Great Rivers to Explore with River Rafting Trips

There are virtually hundreds of rivers available, but some are better than others.

One of them is Rogue River in Oregon. Located amidst the Cascade Mountain Range, the beautifully scenic Rogue River makes a great location for family river rafting trips. Consisting of Class II and Class III rapid passages, this enchanting river provides excitement in a safe environment.

Colorado River/ Grand Canyon is another. The Colorado River flowing through the Grand Canyon offers a diverse set of opportunities for river rafting trips. From the intense class IV and V rapids of the Upper Grand Canyon, to the more mellow rafting as the river flows into Lake Mead, river rafting is a great way to explore the majesty of the Grand Canyon.




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