Rafting the Rockies and the Kicking Horse
By Michelle Kadison

BANFF, Alberta - What could be better for you travel adventurers than booking a whitewater rafting trip in some of the most exciting waters this side of heaven? The Canadian Rockies almost begs rafters to come and enjoy water that gushes through astounding canyons to bring you a vacation travel you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

There’s rafting galore almost no matter where you go. If you are staying in Banff and Canmore, there are rafting camps one and a half to two hours a way. So, get wet and wild and have some fun.

And fun starts with a raging whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River! Book your trip on the Kicking Horse River where you will start out at the base camp located between Yoho National Park and Golden. Start off at a leisurely pace in the upper and middle canyons, and then pick up speed on the class III to IV rapids that await you in this Rockies rafting paradise.

Whether it’s your first time rafting or your millionth time out there as a seasoned rafter, this whitewater experience will take you through sensational settings while providing you with the all the thrills of Canadian Rockies rafting. Continue on to the lower canyon if you want to
add another hour and a half to your excitement and then be driven back to base camp to let the adrenaline settle.

The Kicking Horse River rafting trip is guided all the way by professionals who prepare you ahead of time by explaining how to use your gear when rafting as well as what to expect from the different whitewater categories. And with all of this, the extra bonus is a delicious barbecue on the beautiful base camp deck where you can enjoy the view of Yoho National Park.

Remember to bring a bathing suit to wear underneath your wet suit as well as a T-shirt and a towel. Your rafting guides will supply you with a wet suit, life jacket, spray jacket, helmet, gloves, wet suit booties, and a sweater. Additionally a professional photographer will be on board to chronicle your day.

For more information on Canadian Rockies and Banff whitewater rafting contact Kootenay River Runners at 800-599-4399 or click here.