Oh Canada, Are We Ever Proud to Call You Home!
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30 June, 2017
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Skip The Grill Gear & Give Your Dad Something Wild
He’s the one who has always known how to make you smile when you’re feeling down. He can crack the corniest of jokes and you’ll always manage to laugh. He’s the best adventure partner, even though he thinks his socks and sandals are appropriate attire for the outdoors. Most importantly, he’s your #1 fan and he always will be. He’s your Dad! One of the most influential guys in your life.Father’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to treat the guy to a gift worthy of his special place in your life. He’s put up with...
14 June, 2017
4 Secret Superstitions of Kicking Horse River Guides
If you’ve been on a Kicking Horse River Rafting Trip with the guides from Wild Water then you probably know we have quite an interesting group of characters. Traveling from all different corners of the world, they bring with them a range of backgrounds, quirky behaviours, and funny personalities. If you raft with them, you will be sure to see these characteristics shine through.But something you might not know about them is their superstitious rituals; the things they do behind the scenes to connect with themselves and with the river. (For the Canadians reading this, it’s just like growing a beard...
07 June, 2017
Give the Gift of Adventure to a Graduate!
Whether they're nearing the high school finish line and getting ready for college, or crossing the stage with their hard-earned degree. The graduates in your life deserve something beyond mass printed grad cards and money. They deserve something worth remembering. Gift CertificatesGone are the days spent staying up all night to finish the 30-page paper, or studying for the big exam. Summer is here, and it's time for the hard-working student to blow off some steam and take a reprieve before the next chapter unfolds. What better way to feel the relief and reward than with letting out some cheers and...
26 May, 2017
It’s Rafting Season Once Again!!!
Here Comes the Summer! Dear Rafting Guests, We are so excited to meet you. It has been a long winter, and we are ready for some adventures on the river with you! Some of us were lucky enough to spend the winter paddling warmer waters, and golfing in the sun; while others spent our days braving the Rockies’ frigid temperatures trying to get in as many ski days as possible.The change in seasons is always such an exciting time for us. The winter comes and goes, and before we know it, another rafting season is upon us.The returning team members countdown the days...
19 May, 2017
Never A Dull Day Rafting the Kicking Horse River – A Guide’s Perspective
Never a Dull Day on the Kicking Horse River I first arrived here in 2005. Virtually straight off the plane from Scotland, I just passed through on my way to raft and kayak other rivers in the area. It was my first time working in British Columbia. I fell in love with BC that year. The mountains with their endless forests, towering peaks, and amazing glaciers. The animal life is like a northern serengeti, (except the trees are easy to hide behind for all the amazing creatures that live here) but just because we don’t see them, doesn’t mean they are not there, and when you do...
11 July, 2016
3 Activities To Add To Your White Water Rafting BC Trip
The Best White Water Rafting BC Has To Offer AND Our Top 3 Additional Activities To Include! While you’re in the Canadian Rockies, you might as well take advantage of all that Mother Nature has to offer and experience the activities that speak to you along with your British Columbia white water rafting day trips. Here are three activities you can partake in before or after a rafting day trip with Wild Water Adventures. Hiking in the Canadian Rockies Twenty minutes from Field, BC, you’ll find a short trail to Takakkaw Falls. From the Cree word meaning “magnificent,” Takakkaw could either be a refreshing start to...
26 April, 2016
Kicking Horse River Rafting and all the Waterfalls It Has To Offer
Waterfalls on the Kicking Horse River Kicking horse river rafting is an exciting, adrenaline pumping activity that everyone needs to experience. Not only is floating fun, but there are also some great landmarks that are must sees. Today we’re going to spill some local insights about the three waterfalls on the Kicking Horse River.Two of the falls have official trails and are popular destinations for tourists, as they make for great photo opportunities. Let’s just say that you won’t be whitewater rafting on these falls--but they are worth checking out. Wapta Falls This is one of Yoho National Park’s largest waterfalls. Named by the...
10 August, 2015
First Time Whitewater Rafters – 3 Things To Remember!
3 Things To Remember Your First Time Whitewater Rafting Not sure what to do? Don’t sweat it. At Wild Water Adventures, we’re here to make sure your first time whitewater rafting in Alberta & BC is top-notch. Listen to your Guides Our guides are not only passionate about whitewater rafting: they know their stuff. They know every inch of the Kicking Horse River. Listen during the safety talk. Listen out on the rapids--it’s not only their job to keep you safe, but to ensure that you have a fun time. They’ll give you a little bit of history and local lore about the...
15 July, 2015
Why Choose Multi-Day Rafting Trips Over Single-Day Rafting Trips
Multi-Day Rafting Trips: Why You Should Go!Why spend an afternoon or a morning whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River when you can spend two days? Whether you’re seeking an adventure, or you and your friends/family want to make a vacation out of visiting the Canadian Rockies, we can cater to your multi-day whitewater rafting needs. Note that you are responsible for finding your own accommodation for these multi-day trips. Learn more about our Kicking Horse River multi-day rafting trips here! Better Value If you want more whitewater rafting with all the extra add-ons, booking multi-day rafting trips is in your favour. Whitewater...
07 July, 2015
Canada Rafting Trips: 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Your Rafting Trip
Ahh, Canada rafting trips, the (potential) highlight of your summer! Your “Bucket List” still has “go whitewater rafting” unchecked. You want to go rafting with your friends or partner. You really, really do! But you don’t know where to start to find a solid and reputable company to go rafting with. All companies seem similar online and it’s tough to differentiate between them. Everyone says their river rafting trip is “the best”. What do you do?Here are five mistakes to avoid when choosing your rafting company to go rafting with, and your river to go rafting on:Don’t go cheap!...
30 June, 2015
Banff Wedding Activities: 3 Reasons Why Whitewater Rafting is Right for Your Wedding Party
Sure, a night out on the town can be fun for everyone. But if you really want to impress your wedding party and go somewhere unique, keep reading. When exploring your options for Banff wedding activities, we strongly recommend an option you may not have thought of yet -- Banff Whitewater Rafting! Whitewater rafting for your wedding stag or stagette is not only memorable, but extremely fun! After 25+ years of providing some of the best white water rafting Alberta has to offer, here’s why you should give it a try. IT’S SOMETHING NEW Maybe you and your wedding party have never...
20 June, 2015
LOOKING FOR THE BEST FAMILY RAFTING CANADA HAS TO OFFER?
3 Reasons Why Whitewater Rafting is Great for Families (with Kids) Looking to enjoy a new outdoor activity with your kids or the whole family? Whitewater rafting is family-friendly. Plain and simple, we are your trusted local outfitter for the best family rafting Canada has to offer! Here’s why you should give the Kicking Horse River rapids a whirl. Outdoor Fun! It can be difficult to find activities that everyone can do, that the kids will enjoy and/or stay focussed on. It’s hard to play with your phones or handheld devices while you’re zipping down the river, bracing for the upcoming rapids! Learning Experience Whitewater rafting...
09 June, 2015
River Blogged: Rafting the Kicking Horse and the Human Experience
The horse has begun to charge. Snow melt has intensified in the in the high alpine, and the Kicking Horse River is now a rowdy herd of big, brown waves. Recent Wild Water guests have experienced this stampede - and are loving it! As guides, we love the high water too, the speed, the unbridled power. We’re not talking pony rides here.Still, along with the rest of the world, our attention has been captured by the World Cup of Soccer. It’s been fun to watch the boys cheer on their home teams. People travel from the far corners of the...
10 July, 2014
River Blogged: Introduction to the Kicking Horse River
It’s always good to have friends on the river. So when my old friend Andrew encouraged me to join him for a summer of rafting on the Kicking Horse River, I updated my whitewater resume and sent it off to Wild Water Adventures. I’ve known Andrew for twelve years now. He’s a bald, lanky Englishman with a zany sense of humour. More importantly, he’s an excellent river guide and a trustworthy friend. We learned how to run rivers while working together on the Thompson.The more experience I gained in the whitewater scene, the more I’d hear about one river in...
23 June, 2014