What Happens In The Whitewater Rafting Off-Season?

Wondering what everybody is up to now that the 2015 whitewater rafting season in the Grand Canyon is over? Rather than rest and relaxation, we and our operators are doing the hustle and bustle, making sure everything is perfect for your 2016 Grand Canyon whitewater rafting trip.

Our operators use every moment they can during the tourism lull, excitedly preparing behind the scenes for the upcoming Grand Canyon 2016 rafting season. The off-season provides the perfect time for planning for next season.

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First and foremost on the off-season chore list for all operators is equipment maintenance, and they all take this extremely seriously. As you can imagine, all of the equipment (rafts, oars, motors, dry bags, tents, cots/sleeping pads, chairs, coolers, life jackets, etc.) sees a lot of use during the commercial Grand Canyon rafting season. Constant upkeep is imperative and regularly performed during the season. Yet, operators use the off-season to scour every inch of their equipment in their warehouses fixing any dent, ding or potential problem. Everything gets cleaned and repaired. If something cannot be easily remedied and carefully revamped, our operators choose to purchase brand new equipment. Safety first!

In the operators’ offices, staff is hard at work organizing details, updating menus general paperwork including risk waivers and medical forms for the upcoming season. They update trip packets that have specific details on every aspect of every trip to help better prepare rafters for their vacations. Seasoned guides go through training courses to stay fresh on their knowledge and CPR/First Aid, and new guides get put through the training wringer. 

Here at Advantage Grand Canyon we’re busy adding the new whitewater rafting trips that our operators have meticulously crafted, and 2016 bookings are in full swing, some are even offering 2017 trip already. If you’ve already booked your 2016 trip, check out our blog and FAQ to prepare yourself for the adventure that awaits. If you haven’t booked yet, contact us today!

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