All experience and fitness levels. No experience is required!
Those looking for British Columbia's best combination of Whitewater Thrills! 22 km's of rapids
Those looking for a day trip from Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Radium, or Revelstoke
The Ultimate Whitewater offers up the most exciting sections of the river. Experience the Middle and Lower Canyon, along with the dozens of rapids these sections have to offer. Continuous Class 3 to 4 + rapids will have you soaked and full of exhilaration. You can even try a supervised swim of a Class 3 rapid near the end of the trip if you wish! This trip is suitable for all experience levels.
The Ultimate Whitewater offers up the most exciting sections of river. Experience the Middle and Lower Canyon, along with the dozens of rapids these sections have to offer. Continuous Class 3 to 4 + rapids will have you soaked and full of exhilaration.
Things To Bring
Please bring:
Bathing suit
Towel
Fleece or wool sweater (not made of cotton)
We will provide all your river equipment, including Footwear
Why do I need to bring a sweater? Will it get wet?
We will provide you with a Wetsuit, Neoprene Boots, Goretex Spray
Jacket, Lifejacket and Helmet. We also have neoprene gloves onboard for
your comfort. However, you may want to bring a fleece or wool sweater to
wear as an extra layer of warmth on top of the wetsuit but underneath
the spray jacket. It will get wet.
Inclusions
Includes transportation to and from the River, all river equipment, and Snack in the Afternoon. This tour does not include Lunch.
Exclusions
Does not include transportation to our office. Guests must meet at our office on the Trans Canada Highway in Golden, BC. Does not include Guide Gratuity.
Cancellation Policy
72 Hour Cancellation Policy for full refund of deposit. Within 72 hours of departure deposit is non refundable, unless you have purchased our Supplemental Cancellation Insurance upon checkout
When you book, we collect a 50% deposit to reserve your seats. The remaining 50% will be collected the evening prior to your trip departure. If for some reason you 'no-show' on the day of your trip, 50% of your deposit will be refunded to your credit, and the other 50% retained by Alpine Rafting.
Departs
Daily from May 14th 2011 to September 11th 2011
Pickup/Departure
Please arrive at the Alpine Rafting office at 11:15 AM for an 11:45 AM Departure. GPS co-ordinates to our office are: N 51 18'04.0 W 116 42'45.7
If you have booked a SATURDAY Departure (up to August 13th), please arrive at EITHER 8:30 AM if you booked the 9 AM Departure, or 1:30 PM if you have booked the 2PM Departure. After August 13th please arrive at office at 11:15 AM.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
*We are on Mountain Standard Time, same as Alberta.
*There is MAJOR construction on the road between Golden and Calgary which has resulted in delays up to 1 hour or more!! Please visit www.drivebc.ca and www.ama.ab.ca/road_report/Mountain.htm to check delay times and adjust your schedule accordingly.
Transportation will be provided to and from the river.
Meet at our office on the Trans Canada Highway in Golden, British Columbia.
Directions to the Alpine Rafting Office from the east (Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise):
As you enter Golden on the Trans Canada Highway, on the left hand side there is a large sign for the "Golden Rim Inn". When you see this large sign, take the first right off the Trans Canada Highway, and onto Lafontaine Road. Turn left and proceed around the traffic circle and over the overpass to Goldenview Road. We are located on your right-hand side, in the cabin in between the Mechanic's Shop and the Golden Rim.
Directions to Alpine Rafting Office from the West (Vancouver, Kamloops, Revelstoke):
As you enter Golden on the Trans Canada Highway, continue through two sets of lights on the Highway. Continue past the turnoff into the town of Golden and stay on the highway. Continue up the hill for one kilometre. Just before cresting the hill, take a right onto Golden view Rd. We are located in a cabin between the Mechanic's Shop and the Golden Rim Inn.
Here is a link to a Google Map of our office. You will need to copy and paste it into an internet address bar:
