Summary

Racecourse PM

Prices From	USD$ $52.00
1st Departure	04.28.2012
Provider	New Wave Rafting
Destination	Rio Grande-New Mexico
Duration	3 hours
Challenge	Beginner
Avg Rating	Not Rated

The five miles of the Racecourse rapids run below the steep Pilar cliffs on the south and basalt mesas on the north. Rockfall from these formations have created the Racecourse rapids, named for raft and kayak races held there on Mothers' Day. These rapids become difficult at high water (above 3000 cubic feet a second of flow). At low water inflatable kayaks ("funyaks") are used, along with smaller rafts. The river warms to swimming temperatures (70+) in mid-summer. 1 PM departure for a Class 3 (moderate) whitewater trip through the 5 miles of the Racecourse rapids. This trip is identical to the 9 AM departure.

Itinerary

Gear List

We provide lifejackets, helmets and raingear. You provide footwear, such as sneakers or Teva-type sport sandals or water shoes (NO FLIPFLOPS OR GOING BAREFOOT); clothes you intend to get wet in (synthetics are better than cotton); a change of clothes, sunscreen and eyeglass straps.

Travel Information

Activity Location County Line (Taos/Rio Arriba County Line) Taos, NM 87531 USA