Are Whitewater Trips Safe? The Nitty Gritty on Safety

Are our trips safe? This is the most common question we get! With any outdoor activity, whether it be horseback...

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Debating Which Raft Trip To Book? Start with Our Ultimate Guide Here:

Part 1: Whitewater or Scenic Float? 1. Does anyone in your crew weigh under 50 lbs or are they under...

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It’s Runoff Season! What to wear and how to prepare for your early-season whitewater trip.

We won’t sugarcoat it: the river during peak runoff is definitely chilly! This is pure, fresh snowmelt flowing right out...

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What is the best time of year to go whitewater rafting?

The easy answer to this is whenever you’re here! But if you have an open schedule this summer and want...

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How to Prep for the River

How to Prep for the River Whether you’re on land or water, packing for an adventure in a mountain town...

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River Rafting Safety Tips: Safety First!

Safety First! We take safety very seriously here a Dave Hansen, and so should you! Safety is always important, and...

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Whitewater Rafting Guide Training 101

What Makes Your Whitewater Rafting Trip Unique? We all know that whitewater rafting is a blast for the entire family,...

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Snake River Rapids Classifications

How Much Do You Know About Snake River Rapids Classification? In order to understand the classification of the rapids that...

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What if I have a disability or am pregnant?

Feel like a medical condition or allergy may hold you back? Don’t jump to conclusions! A whitewater adventure or scenic...

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What Trips Do We Offer?

At Dave Hansen Whitewater we offer a few different river trips down the beautiful Snake River. There’s the 8-mile whitewater...

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What’s the Difference: 8-Man v. Standard Rafts

We get this question all the time, what’s the difference between a standard raft and an 8-man raft? And, additionally,...

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