Summary

Standard Raft Whitewater Rafting

Prices From	USD$ $55.00
1st Departure	05.01.2009
Provider	Dave Hansen Whitewater & Scenic River Trips
Destination	Jackson Hole
Duration	3.5 hours
Challenge	Easy
Avg Rating	Not Rated

Your whitewater trip takes you through the Grand Canyon of the Snake River and some of the most beautiful scenery in the West. Picking up the strokes will be easy to do as one of our experienced guides conducts the trip down some of the best whitewater in Wyoming. You will provide the paddle power as your guide navigates your through the rapids, explaining to you the technique of an eddy stop and a ferry.

Our custom made, state of the art NRS and Hyside rafts can hold up to 16 people, but usually have 10-14 people in them, 8-10 paddle spots in each boat. There are seats for all types of rafters in this boat. As a paddle leader you can sit in front and meet the waves head-on, or you can sit toward the back next to the guide, enjoy the canyon scenery and not get as wet.

With seats in the raft for all preferences, families and groups can’t go wrong with this ride. This is also a great raft for kids, giving them the option to sit in back and get use to the river or getting soaked by sitting in the front and being the “hood ornament” as you go through the waves (a great picture for the Christmas card!). Either way, with the kids sitting in the middle flanked by paddles on each side, they have the most secure spot in the raft.

If you would prefer a bigger raft, check out the whitewater trip in our 8 Man Raft

Itinerary

Day 1

Please arrive at our office 30 minutes before your departure time

Gear List

It is best to wear as little cotton as possible while you are on the river because once cottons gets wets, it just sticks to your body and makes you cold.  Swimsuit is ideal, but T-shirts and shorts work too.  Fleece and quick-dry workout shirts are great to wear if you would like to be warmer.

You need shoes that attach to your feet and you do not mind getting wet.  No flip flops please.

We do supply splash jackets and splash pants for all trips.  We also rent wetsuits for $5 and neoprene booties for $4, with the package being $8.  Wearing a wetsuit is a great way to stay warm for the trip.

You do not want to bring anything on the raft that you do not mind getting wet.  Waterproof cameras are great and are available at our store.  If you would like to bring your own camera that is not waterproof, you can have the bus driver take a picture of you before you get on the raft and then keep it in the bus for you while you are on the river.   

Feel free to bring a change of clothes or towels with you and leave them on the bus.  The same bus that drops you off on the river will also pick you up at the end of your trip.

Travel Information

Is This Trip For You? This is a great family trip for all experience levels. Most of the people we take down the river our first-timers who have never been rafting before. Destination Location Our office in Jackson is located right across the street from the Vistor Center and next door to the Wagon Wheel Village. We are the first river operation you see coming into Jackson from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. We also have an office south of town at Hoback Jct. if you are coming from Alpine, Pinedale, or Salt Lake City. Transportation We provide transportation to and from the river once you arrive at our office. If you need a pickup in town at your hotel, we also provide a shuttle service. Accommodations Wagon Wheel Village is located right next door to where our trips leave.  It is a great place to stay and only about four blocks from the town square.