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Whitewater Rafting the BC Rockies- Plan An Accessible Banff/Lake Louise Getaway

by Outdoor Hub May 16, 2012

Looking for something ‘different’ to do on your BC or Alberta vacation? Living in Calgary and pining for adventure without having to get on a plane or drive for half a day to get there? Kootenay River Runners celebrates 35 years of British Columbia whitewater rafting, with runs on four rivers in the BC Rockies and [...]

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Colorado’s Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area’s Whitewater Plans

by Outdoor Hub May 9, 2012
Colorado’s Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area’s Whitewater Plans

Water managers are working together now to find available flows for the Arkansas River for the coming whitewater season. “Water groups are coming together to make this season work,” said Rob White, Park Manager at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. The cooperative effort is occurring through the Voluntary Flow Management Program for the Arkansas River. [...]

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Early-Bird Rafting Discounts offered on Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips

by Outdoor Hub April 5, 2012

River Runners, a river rafting company in Colorado with locations in Buena Vista and Canon City, offers buy-one, get-one half-off full-day whitewater trips down the Arkansas River on advanced bookings scheduled for May 1 – June 15, 2012. Eileen Peterson, general manager at River Runners, said this will be the best rafting discount all season and it’s [...]

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Wave Sport Team Announced for 2012

by Outdoor Hub March 14, 2012
Wave Sport Team Announced for 2012

Wave Sport has been a leader in whitewater kayaking for over 25 years. Always innovative and always driven to perform, Wave Sport has spread the love of boating through its designs and through the people paddling its boats. Along the way, there have been characters, eccentrics (of the good-natured variety, of course) and more than [...]

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Zeiss Sponsors Outfitters Rating TV with Larry Weishuhn and Doug Hamric

by Outdoor Hub February 27, 2012
Zeiss Sponsors Outfitters Rating TV with Larry Weishuhn and Doug Hamric

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Outfitters Rating TV on Sportsman Channel and Wild TV.  This innovative new hunting show profiles the services of Outfittersrating.com and entertains viewers with non-stop big game hunting action from locations all over the world. The series is hosted by legendary outdoor television personality Larry [...]

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Far and Away Adventures Schedules August and September Middle Fork of the Idaho Salmon Whitewater Wellness Weeks

by Outdoor Hub February 2, 2012

Known for blending river rafting with wilderness adventure and backcountry luxury, Far and Away Adventures (http://www.far-away.com/) delivers “authentic American safaris” that in 2012 include two six-day/five-night Middle Fork of the Salmon Whitewater Wellness Weeks. Trip dates are Aug. 27-Sept. 1 and Sept. 6-11. The per person rate is from $2,750. In an adults-only atmosphere, private [...]

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Float Mom Down the Grand Canyon This Mother’s Day

by Outdoor Hub February 2, 2012

A grand way to gift a favorite mom this Mother’s Day is to put her on a raft and float her down the Grand Canyon. Rafting pioneer Western River Expeditions has such an experience up its sleeve on two six day / five night departures May 8 and 9, said Brian Merrill, CEO. “Beyond the gift [...]

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Weighted Lottery for 2013 Noncommercial River Trips Through the Grand Canyon Now Open

by Outdoor Hub February 1, 2012

The National Park Service is now accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. The permits are for specific launch dates within calendar year 2013. A total of 449 permits will be available for 12- to 25-day river trips. Eligible individuals may apply online at the [...]

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Kokatat Supports World’s Longest All-Female Whitewater Expedition

by Outdoor Hub January 13, 2012
Kokatat Supports World’s Longest All-Female Whitewater Expedition

Eight women, led by Kokatat athlete and former Australian Adventurer of the Year Tanya Faux, are set to embark on a 30-day unsupported river expedition through an uncharted section of the Kimberley region in North Western Australia.  The Kimberley Whitewater Women Rafting Expedition aims to raise awareness for the Save the Kimberley campaign (http://www.savethekimberley.com) whose [...]

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River Rafting Pioneer Western River Expeditions Triples Capacity on Colorado River’s Westwater Canyon

by Outdoor Hub December 12, 2011
River Rafting Pioneer Western River Expeditions Triples Capacity on Colorado River’s Westwater Canyon

Salt Lake City, UT - The whitewater rafting pioneer with over 50 years of experience, Western River Expeditions (http://www.westernriver.com/), has more than tripled its Colorado River – Westwater Canyon capacity to become the single largest outfitter on this popular stretch of whitewater along the Colorado/Utah border.The capacity has gone from 14 to 63 launches in Westwater [...]

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O.A.R.S. Adventure Consultant Recognized as Top River Rafting Expert

by Outdoor Hub December 5, 2011

Veteran river outfitter, O.A.R.S., is proud to announce that Reservation Manager and International Adventure Travel Consultant, Mindy Gleason, has once again been recognized as Condé Nast Traveler’s standalone Top Travel Specialist in the River Rafting category. This marks the 5th consecutive year that Gleason, a 20-year veteran at O.A.R.S., has been included in the magazine’s [...]

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Rafting with the Stars: Luxurious American River Safaris

by Outdoor Hub December 1, 2011
Rafting with the Stars,Luxurious American River Safaris

Sun Vally, ID – Known for blending river rafting with wilderness adventure and backcountry luxury, Far and Away Adventures (http://www.far-away.com/) delivers American Safaris in a style that brings out the stars. As river outfitter to Hollywood’s A-Listers, Steve Lentz, founder and owner, says the patronage of celebrities and VIPs keeps his company on its toes. [...]

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Moab Adventure Center Announces Record Attendance and Fundraising at 5th Annual Raft for the Cure Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation

by Outdoor Hub August 18, 2011
Moab Adventure Center Announces Record Attendance and Fundraising At 5th Annual Raft for the Cure Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Moab, UT, Aug. 18, 2011 – The entry fees, pledges and contributions have been counted and Utah’s Moab Adventure Center (http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/) announced the 2011 Raft for the Cure event held June 25 in Moab, Utah broke all previous records for fundraising and attendance. The summer event attracted over 385 participants, up from just over 300 [...]

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Kokatat Gives New Look to its GORE-TEX Dry Suit Collection and Introduces Limited Editions

by Outdoor Hub July 27, 2011

Kokatat, maker of the definitive dry suit for whitewater and sea kayaking, is updating the look of its legendary GORE-TEX® Pro Shell dry suits for Spring 2012 and offering limited editions of its Meridian and Expedition dry suits complimented by a limited edition Ronin Pro PFD. “We have significantly updated our color pallet for 2012 [...]

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River Level Stabilizing as Colorado Settles into Heart of Rafting Season

by Outdoor Hub July 21, 2011

DENVER, July 20, 2011: Colorado’s commercial rafting season got off to mixed reviews this year, with outfitters reporting outstanding conditions but many prospective customers delaying their ventures onto the state’s rivers due to concerns about high water levels. Today, members of the Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA) report that the peak of the spring runoff [...]

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Arkansas River Water Levels Ideal for Rafting

by Outdoor Hub July 18, 2011

SALIDA, Colo. – The Arkansas River, within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), is now subsiding from its peak level and therefore, sections of the river that have previously been under a High Water Advisory, are now available for whitewater boating. Two of the most scenic and adventurous sections of the Arkansas River, The Numbers [...]

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Yampa River State Park Opens River Access after Flooding Danger Ends

by Outdoor Hub June 30, 2011

HAYDEN, Colo. – Yampa River State Park has re-opened river access throughout the park because flows in the Yampa River have dropped from the record setting run-off in the Yampa Valley. Access to the river within the State Park was closed in early June because of the high river flows and safety concerns. Although the [...]

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Fourth of July Festivities at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

by Outdoor Hub June 30, 2011

SALIDA, Colo. – Take a trip to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July. All weekend long, there are all sorts of fun family activities from Leadville to Cañon City, and there’s not a better spot to be for a relaxing picnic with your family than along the Arkansas [...]

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Texas Awarded Federal Grant for Private Land Wildlife Recreation

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been awarded $813,068 for the first year of a potential three year grant totaling $2.4 million from the United States Department of Agriculture to improve public access to wildlife recreation on private land. The grant is funded through the USDA’s Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive [...]

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Capture All Of Your Summer Memories With SeaLife’s Adventureproof Mini II

by Outdoor Hub June 15, 2011

MOORESTOWN, NJ – As schools across the country empty out for the summer break, families are beginning their vacations. And whether their vacation plans will take them to the local swimming hole, a relative’s home or far-off white-sand beaches, every member of the family will want to capture these precious memories. With the new 9-megapixel [...]

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