The most turbulent rivers for rafting. Rafting (sports rafting)
Rafting and rafting in modern language have long become synonyms. We have been organizing catamaran and kayak rafting for the 10th year, and we make excellent water trips! Therefore, every year more than 2500 people raft with us.
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Everyone who went rafting with us notes the constant, even inevitable, atmosphere of comfort, openness and friendliness. No one will be left behind, evening games will unite everyone, songs touch the forgotten strings of the soul and warm up truly heartfelt conversations for a long time to come. Getting ready in the parking lot delicious dinner- oh, that signature smell of food from the fire! Nearby, in skillful hands, a woodpile is growing, which means that there will be enough firewood until the morning and there will be enough heat from the fire for everyone! A handsome musician is already tuning the guitar, and you can brew fragrant tea endlessly - the river is rustling nearby. At such moments, you understand what inspired the author of the lines “How great that we are all gathered here today!”
The raft is designed for rafting on turbulent rivers. Differences from: the oars here are with one blade, the boat is inflatable and, most importantly, no special physical training is needed to participate in rafting on the rivers, because you will do this with instructors.
Catamarans, in turn, differ from rafts in that it is not a fully inflatable boat - the side inflatable parts where people sit are connected by rafters. Therefore, a catamaran is more mobile on rough water than a raft, and riding it is a little more difficult and dangerous. However, companies organizing active rest for beginners, they often combine rafting and catamaran rafting.
As a rule, instructors who organize rafting tours provide for all the features so that people who board the boats for the first time do not get injured. But in any case, helmets and a life jacket will be required. Check if the clubs you apply for provide these important things.
Where to study and raft?
Rafting is a commercial type of extreme recreation, so here you choose areas of interest to you, and various sports clubs and travel companies can organize tours there. The most popular routes in Russia are Karelia, Mountain Altai and the Caucasus.
"Adrenaline Tour"
Water procedures harden the body and strengthen the spirit, especially when it comes to extreme rafting. This original way of getting acquainted with the water element will quench the adrenaline thirst of even the most desperate daredevils - high speed, raging waves and dangers that await at every turn.
For fans of extreme rafting and just lovers of active tourism, we have prepared a selection of the most dangerous river routes peace.
Franklin River. Tasmania, Australia
“The Franklin River has a special energy - in its waters you forget about all your problems,” writes Martin, a rafter from Australia. Franklin is one of the most full-flowing and long rivers"Green Continent". It's scary to think, but some 25 years ago, Franklin could have been killed. Local authorities wanted to build a dam in its waters, but after a long struggle, environmentalists managed to prevent this.
Now Franklin is a popular place among fans of active tourism. According to the international sports classification, rafting on this river is ranked as the highest category of difficulty. The river often changes its course, the route is complicated by fallen tree trunks. In addition to forest debris, pitfalls and river rapids, tourists will have to overcome the psychological factor - the rafting takes place far from civilization, and in the event of a disaster, rescuers will arrive only after a couple of days.
How to implement
Best time for rafting - from October to April. Travel agencies Australia offers rafting programs lasting 8 and 10 days. An eight-day rafting will cost about $2,500.
The Franklin flows through the Franklin-Gordon-Wild Rivers National Park. You can get there from the state capital of Hobrath along the B62 towards New Norfolk in 1 hour.
Zambezi river. Zambia, South Africa
“Boiling Cauldron”, “Gnashing of the Jaws of Death”, “Oblivion”, “Washing Machine” - from some names of the Zambezi rapids, a nervous shiver runs through. The river is rightfully considered one of the most dangerous for rafting: there are obstacles of the fifth category of difficulty (the highest category is the sixth) and there is a high probability of injury.
The rafting begins under the Victoria Falls and continues along the shivers - shallow sections of the river with protruding stones and fast currents, which are abruptly replaced by plums and seething waterfalls. The crocodiles lurking along the coast and elephants crossing the river will add a sharpness to the trip.
How to implement
The best time for rafting is from July to December. Alloys are one-day, four-day and seven-day. A one-day rafting trip on the Zambezi costs about $180.
Rafting starts from Victoria Falls. The nearest city is Livingston, it is located 12 kilometers from the waterfall. You can get there from Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, on the T1 highway in 7 hours or by plane.
Colorado River. State of Arizona, USA
The Colorado River is the best illustration of the saying "Water wears away stones." Millions of years ago, its waters cut one of the deepest canyons in the world - the Grand Canyon. Today, Colorado is the main source of irrigation water and power generation for the entire US Southwest, as well as a center for adventure tourism. Every year more than 22 thousand people raft from here - the river was even nicknamed the "grandfather of rafting".
At first, nothing portends trouble. The route starts from Lake Powell - trout splash around, fish peacefully locals the water is clear and calm. Tourists reach the bend, nicknamed the “horseshoe” for its unusual shape, and the river shows its true character. Rafting turns into a water rodeo with overcoming stone blockages and more than a hundred river rapids, some of which reach ten meters in height.
The water in the river is cold - the temperature barely reaches ten degrees Celsius, so in addition to the usual injuries, there is a risk of getting hypothermia.
"Horseshoe" 
How to implement
The best time for rafting is from April to October. Usually the rafting lasts one day and costs $76.
Rafting begins in the Grand Canyon. You can get there from the state capital of Phoenix by plane or along the I-17 N highway by car. There are regular buses from Williams and Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon.
Futaleufu river. Los Lagos, Chile
Futaleufu originates in the melt waters of the Patagonian glacier. Due to the high content of minerals, its waters have an unusual bright turquoise hue. The amazing beauty of the river attracts travelers from all over the world, and the wild nature attracts lovers of extreme rafting.
The river rushes at a speed of almost 20 kilometers per hour. Staying afloat is already a reason for pride, but the rafters will have to fight obstacles in the form of hollows and boulders hidden under the raging waves and overcome the thresholds of the fifth category of difficulty. Sometimes even experienced athletes cannot cope with them.
Those who can't muster up the courage should hurry - the local authorities are planning to build a hydroelectric power plant on Futaleufu. Because of this, the river will slow down, and you can forget about extreme rafting.
How to implement
The best time for rafting is from December to March. Rafting usually lasts nine days and costs around $3,500.
You can get to Futaleufu from the cities of Puerto Montt and Saint Carlos de Bariloche along the RN40 highway by car or bus.
Alsek river. Yukon, Canada
“Really severe rafting can only be in the north,” some travelers think and go to Canada. There are many rivers for extreme rafting - Mackenzie, Fers, Nahanni, but Alsek is considered the most dangerous.
Alsek flows through the impenetrable tundra. The river will delight fans of extreme sports with steep rocky cliffs, glaciers and floating icebergs. But these are not the only obstacles that await travelers. On the deserted shores of Alsek, grizzly bears, lynxes and coyotes live, for whom tourists are uninvited guests.
The most difficult section of the river is the Turnback Canyon. Due to dangerous rapids and rocky shivers, it is considered unnavigable. The turnback was first crossed by professional rafter Walt Blackadar in 1971. Since then, only a few have managed to repeat his feat.
How to implement
The rafting lasts six days. To take part in it, you need to obtain a permit (permit to stay in the park) and pay an administrative fee - $ 25. The best time for rafting here is during the summer months.
The alloy starts from national park Kluane. The park is located 180 kilometers from the capital of the region - Whitehorse. You can get there along the Yukon 1W road by car or bus.
Apurimac river. Apurimac, Peru
Almost three million tourists from all over the world come to Peru every year to climb Machu Picchu, enjoy the view of Lake Titicaca and take pictures with llamas. But lovers of outdoor activities are not inspired by traditional sights. Their destination is the Apurimac River.
Conventionally, Apurimac can be divided into two sections: "dangerous" with a rapid current, a rocky channel, numerous waterfalls, and "very dangerous" - Akobamba.
Akobamba is 15 kilometers of stone rubble, waterfalls, unexpected depressions and turns. Russian rafters colorfully describe this area with lines from the famous song - "here the birds do not sing, the trees do not grow."
How to implement
The best time for rafting is from May to December. travel companies organize three-day, four-day and six-day rafting trips. The cost of a three-day rafting is about $600.
To participate, you must be physically fit and have no medical contraindications. Otherwise, the organizers are not responsible for the consequences.
Rafting starts from the town of Cotabambas. The easiest way to get there from the city of Cusco is by bus or car on the 3S road. The distance is 197 kilometers, the journey will take about five hours.
River Noche. Trentino, Italy
The province of Trentino in Italy is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. In lakes Garda and Caldonazzo, you can go sailing, for canoeing, the Adige and Rienza rivers are suitable, and for rafting, the Noce River is ideal. In 2010, it even became the venue for the European Rafting Championship.
Noche offers rafting for both beginners and experienced rafters who will not be afraid of rocky ledges, dangerous river rapids and the turbulent flow of the river - in some sections the speed reaches 10 kilometers per hour. The most interesting obstacle on the way is the Mostizollo Gorge. The gorge is very narrow, only professionals can pass it.
How to implement
The best time for rafting is from May to September.
Alloys are one-day and cost from 40 to 100 dollars, depending on the level of difficulty of the route.
You can get to the Noce River from the provincial capital of Trento. Take the SS42 towards Ponte di Legno. Distance - 113 kilometers.
Pakuare river. San Jose, Costa Rica
Rafting on the Pacuara is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauties of Costa Rica. The riverbed passes through dense jungles and green canyons. But vigilance must not be lost: the river has a very capricious character.
Even experienced rafters complete the route in a few days - although the river is not very steep, there are enough sharp descents and difficult rapids here. Tropical rains complicate the route, due to which strong whirlpools and waterfalls are formed - some of them reach a height of three meters.
How to implement
Rafting lasts from one to six days. One day rafting costs about $100.
Before campground Pacuare can be reached from the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, along road number 10 by car or bus.
Brahmaputra river. Assam, India
Brahmaputra originates in Tibet, but gains full power in India - during the flood in 2000, the water in the river changed its course and destroyed coastal villages. Every year, Indian explorers attempt to completely cross the river, but they still have not succeeded in conquering it. However, this does not prevent rafters from making extreme rafting here.
The length of the rafting is 180 kilometers. It starts from the river rapids of the third category of complexity. As soon as the current reaches the Marmong Gorge, the route becomes more difficult. Travelers are expected by steep river rapids with funnels and waterfalls, the height of which can reach six meters.
The rafting lasts two weeks. During this time, rafters can get acquainted with the local flora and fauna during halts on the shore.
How to implement
The best time for rafting is March, November and December. The duration of the rafting is 10-14 days.
The route starts in the town of Dibrugarh. The easiest way to get there is by plane from the capital of the state of Assam, Dispur.
Katun river. Altai Territory, Russia
According to the legends, the name of the river comes from the name of the beautiful daughter of the wayward Khan of Altai. Once Katun fell in love with the young man Biya and ran away with him. The father sent after the strongest heroes, but they could not return the fugitive - the lovers rushed into the Ob River. This is how the rivers Katun and Biya were formed.
Now Katun - favorite place professional rafters and just thrill-seekers. The river is different big amount obstacles - literally at every kilometer whirlpools, depressions or pitfalls await. The route is complicated by the steep bends of the river and the rapid current. But the water temperature is quite comfortable - about 20 degrees Celsius.
How to implement
The best time for rafting is from May to September. Rafting lasts from five to nine days. The cost of a five-day rafting is from 21 thousand rubles.
The nearest town to the Katun River is Biysk. You can get there along the Chuisky tract in an hour and a half.
Rafting- rafting on mountain rivers on 6-, 4- and 2-seater inflatable boats (rafts).
Rafting can be safely attributed to the extreme options for water tourism. It is rather a commercial type of alloy, distinguished by the design of the watercraft used and a special ideology. In order to participate in rafting, you do not need experience or certain skills. It is enough just to pay the cost of the tour and you will be enrolled as a participant in the rafting. For the organization of rafting, a necessary condition is the accessibility of the river and well-established routes.
What is river rafting
The essence of rafting is to overcome water obstacles on an inflatable vessel along a mountain river. Depending on which river is mountainous or flat, the degree of complexity of the rafting depends. In the circle of professionals, rafting is called descent along a mountain river, and descent along a flat river is called ordinary rafting. The duration of rafting is from several hours to one day. The alloy can spill for several days.
Rafting is an exciting and active pastime for people of all ages. Inflatable rafting boats are a product made of dense latex, designed for a crew of four to twelve people.
Rafting - extreme for tourists
Like water tourism, rafting is becoming more and more popular among extreme sports enthusiasts. It is suitable for everyone, both for beginners and for tourists with good experience. Rafting participants will require physical energy, endurance, coordination and the ability to make quick decisions. Only life jackets, helmets, endurance, and, of course, the experience and skill of the instructor will be helpers in this exciting fight against the elements. The conquest of a mountain river with all the difficulties that arise on the way gives a lot of pleasure and positive. Rafting is also an opportunity to have fun rafting down a mountain river and enjoying the pristine beauty of nature.
Photo by dnaumoid/Depositphotos.com There are very few fast and turbulent rivers on the territory of the former CIS, but still, there are places where rafting can be organized. In Russia, the Altai and Karelian rivers are ideal for such water tourism. The water arteries of the Caucasus may also be of interest. Only lovers of thrills and overcoming obstacles can choose rafting for tourism. This type of water tourism has become so attractive that there are many who want to experience the thrill of extreme sports without special training. According to the complexity of the alloy, rafting is divided into several categories - sports, tourist and hiking:
Sports rafting is a whole system of training, consisting of special requirements for competitions. The competitive process includes certain standards and the level of complexity of the alloy. For travel companies this type of rafting is not of particular interest. They offer their clients such types of rafting as hiking and tourist.
Hiking rafting includes elements of sports and tourist holiday. Depending on the preparation of tourists, routes of varying degrees of difficulty can be used. Hiking rafting can last several days, so here Special attention is given to equipment and the availability of necessary things, products, as well as security in the arrangement of holiday camps.
Tourist rafting is the most common type of pastime on the water. Its duration is only a few hours. The ship is usually steered by one professional rower who accompanies a group of tourists from 4 to 12 people. Depending on the complexity of the route, participants in tourist rafting can be children from the age of 6 and older people. The rower, who accompanies the tourist group, is located on board the raft, resting his feet on the inflatable bottom. In rafting, 3 types of rowing are used - swing, canoe or combined. The last type of rowing includes the work of the main rower and two assistants.
Water arteries that are suitable for rafting are divided into six categories of difficulty. The first and second categories include rivers with simple and small rapids, even beginners can raft on them. The third category includes arteries with whirlpools. The fourth and fifth include rivers with steeper whirlpools, rapids and turbulent streams. The sixth category is the most difficult and is intended only for masters and professionals in rafting.
Photo by vilevi/Depositphotos.com Compliance with safety rules on rafting
The main task for the organizers of rafting is the safety of all its participants. To do this, a mandatory introductory briefing is carried out, one of the tasks of which is to create a positive psychological attitude in the group, as well as familiarize with personal and group safety equipment. The group must be accompanied by a professional who knows the route perfectly and has the appropriate experience in making decisions in extreme conditions. The only drawback of water alloys is the frequent loss of "equipment" and equipment. In emergencies that occur as a result of the capsizing of the vessel, all members of the group must work together to deliver all the equipment and the raft to the shore. In the presence of victims, it is necessary to provide first aid in a timely manner. To prevent stressful situations, all participants before the start of the descent should be informed about a possible coup and how to deliver the craft to the shore or return it to working condition. The briefing also includes the ability to independently get to the shore without panic and outside help, and provide the necessary assistance to other team members. Each participant in the descent down the river must master the skills to overcome the consequences emergency. The most difficult rapids are overcome on unloaded ships with well-prepared insurance.
Looking for thrills and love being active? Then this relatively new type of tourism is what you need. If you're not afraid to get wet, welcome aboard.
Today it is one of the most interesting and quite popular ways of outdoor activities. It's trendy water sports, which is interesting for its exciting flow and transferred emotions.
So, rafting is an extreme rafting on mountain rivers or artificially created rowing channels with rough waters. Where did this tourism get its name from? As often happens, a foreign word is to blame. An inflatable raft for rafting is called a raft(from English raft), and, accordingly, the ending “ ing» gives the name the meaning of action.
A modern boat for rafting on mountain rivers has little in common with an ordinary raft. However, this is due to sufficient danger, because of which the vehicle must be more reliable.
What is a raft
Of course, the reliability and safety of the raft is what was taken into account in this sport in the first place. That is why today the “raft” itself has the following characteristics:
- inflatable boat made of modern materials;
- special design and shape;
- high stability on water;
- capacity 4-20 people.
Thanks to these properties, an inflatable raft for rafting can be called a "water all-terrain vehicle". But in order to easily overcome the route, you still need to familiarize yourself with all the rules and study some of the features.
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What are the types of rafting
It cannot be said that several varieties of this active recreation are very clearly distinguished. However, the purpose of the alloys themselves is distinguished. There is the following classification:
- Expedition rafting. Travel for scientific purposes by a specially trained group of people.
- Hiking rafting. Tourist river rafting, which may even include a walk on still water. For fans of extreme sports, “white waters” are often deliberately laid - routes with obstacles and rapids.
- Sports rafting. A pure sport in which teams compete and score points for their results.
It must be understood that if you decide to ride an inflatable raft along a mountain river, the safety of your life depends on the whole team. After all, each person in the "raft" has his own duties, which are distributed by the instructor. If you become a member of the team, be prepared to perform one of three types of rowing:
- Swinging oars.
- Canoe way.
- Combined way.
The second method is most often used in sports rafting. Members of the group sit along the sides, and behind them is one or two helmsmen. When hiking - swing oars are more popular. The main thing is to listen carefully to the instructor.
This extreme activity can be considered harmless if all safety standards are observed, the guide-escort has extensive experience, and the complexity of the river section corresponds to the group's level of training. In this situation, the stable position of the inflatable boat is easily maintained and the rafting is completed successfully.
Rafting equipment
Surely, you have already guessed that the participants have special protective equipment. What is included in the equipment? Participants must be equipped with safety helmets, life jackets, thermal insulating clothing and special footwear for descending through fast and turbulent streams.
Mountain streams are potentially dangerous, and besides, they can carry quite cold water. Before you start your journey, be sure to check that you have all the necessary equipment.
The best rivers for rafting
For lovers of outdoor activities and tourism, we provide the most exciting places for rafting on mountain rivers on the whole planet:
Yangtze (China). It is famous for being one of the deepest and longest rivers on the entire continent of Eurasia. In addition, rafting enthusiasts note the charm of the surrounding landscapes in that area.
Colorado (USA). It impresses with its beautiful flora and fauna. Especially captures the site in the Grand Canyon area. It is one of the most popular whitewater rivers and attracts rafters with many rapids and canyons.
Zambezi (Zimbabwe). This river boasts a large number of waterfalls and rapids. The wonder of nature - Victoria Falls - is an important attraction South Africa. Rafting here will be unforgettably exciting for tourists.