Sports are often seen as those played within courts and fields. What people usually forget is that aside from indoor sports, there is an abundance of nature-based sports. These sports make the most of what nature has to offer including those found in oceans, mountains, rivers, canyons for example. Adventure sports have been increasingly popular over the past decade through the assistance of social media based platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, twitter for example. In addition to all of the beautiful photos floating around online introducing people to these great locations and because there are so many attractive aspects to adventure seekers, some of these attractions are located within the world's natural wonders, Grand Canyon for example. Rafting is a well-known example as it involves paddling or rowing through a river or any running body of water.
If you are one of those enthusiasts who is eager to try something new, willing to pursue whitewater rafting as a vacation, sport or hobby, you will want to invest in some of the following equipment. However, for commercial raft trips, all of these items are included with your raft trip.
While there are many techniques and skills earned only after miles and miles of experience rafting and reading/navigating rapids, your qualified river guides commonly practice the following:
Rafting and other nature related sports should not be singled out since all sports do pose risks. It is just that the risks involved in sports like water rafting at times unpredictable in nature and thus there is the need to be prepared for it. River guides in Grand Canyon must have rafted many rivers in order to graduate to the Colorado river. Further, they must successfully navigate the entire Colorado river multiple times before being able to carry passengers along in their rafts.
Adventure sports like rafting are indeed prone to accidents. Since it is often inevitable, many have released precautions before, during or after rafting. Below are some tips for a safer rafting experience.
In the world of adventure sports, nothing can prepare you for the sheer thrill and excitement of shooting through some of the world?s finest whitewater rafting on river rapid systems like the Grand Canyon. Whether you seek to enjoy it alone or with a friend or in the company of other individuals in search of exhilarating fun as you are, the choice of the water vessel to use is paramount.
As you could predict, both are excellent water vessels to navigate whitewater. However the kayak will simply outperform and outclass the raft because of the following unique characteristics of the kayak:
Having pointed out the advantages of a smaller, more agile craft, the oar raft certainly has its own set of advantages.
Technically choosing between a kayak and a raft boils down to your wants, needs, skill level and the purpose of your river adventure. Grand Canyon rafting trip options include a variety of raft types including oar, dory, paddle hybrid and even some options which offer inflatable kayaks. For more information on these guided raft trips in the Grand Canyon, contact Advantage Grand Canyon who can coordinate your trip today!
Get to know some of the Grand Canyon adventure sports that you can plan with your family and friends apart from rafting.
For those who are not fond of extreme sports, but are looking for a rewarding physical Grand Canyon adventure, you can hike, jog or run along the canyon?s established routes. This can be a fun experience for your family, even for the younger members. Apart from good cardio you get when you jog, run or hike, you also enjoy scenic views of the Grand Canyon. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen! There's always a place for bikers around the infamous Grand Canyon. Bring your mountain bike along with you and start pedaling your way through. This activity is only for those who are already expert bikers and familiar with the terrain.
There are Grand Canyon helicopter and train ride tour packages available to suit your preference. There's no greater adventure than seeing on a wider scale the perfectly formed rock formations in the Grand Canyon and the majestic Colorado River that runs through them.