The Rush of Whitewater

—Larry Olmsted

Whitewater rafting is stunning natural beauty and Zen-like serenity, punctuated by bursts of speed, intense drops and near vertical climbs, when you feel the rush of Mother Nature flexing her muscles. The key is picking the right destinations and the right guides. Many of the top destinations are in coveted vacation areas. And while more than 99 percent of visitors to the Grand Canyon peer down jealously from the rim, you can actually be in it, riding a wet, thrilling roller coaster–without the harness. Foaming rapids are rated in six classes of difficulty. Class I is easily navigated by novices. Class II and III evoke “oohs and aahs,” while Class IV is more “Holy S***!,” requiring technical maneuvering. Class V, “Rapids with major obstacles that are difficult to avoid,” is as big…

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