Worldwide, both young and old can enjoy whitewater rafting for the adventure of a lifetime. These adventures occur in the great outdoors around a river or any suitable body of water. The rafts used are inflated, and the challenge of participants is to skillfully navigate the body of water with them.

The sport is challenging and thrilling due to the rough water, anywhere from being mildly turbulent to showing white caps. Participants work together as a team to conquer the risky task. Many people regard whitewater rafting as an extreme sport, and its risky nature can lead to fatalities. Whitewater rafting is done worldwide, and championship events are held for those demonstrating the acquired skills to successfully manage this. There is even an International Rafting Federation, which oversees official events.

This sport uses a raft which is totally different than the more commonly used canoes or kayaks, and many different techniques are used to navigate the rafts. One technique used is called punching, which involves rowing or paddling the raft so that it is traveling fast enough to push through recirculating currents without being stopped or flipped by them. The rafts gather a great deal of momentum in the whitewater with its large standing waves and hydraulics.

Participating in the sport with American Whitewater Expeditions will give everyone a chance to find out that this sport is enjoyable, strenuous exercise, and it promotes bonding for family and friends alike. Teamwork is critical, and tackling this challenge definitely leads to a feeling of empowerment in a unique way. The scenic beauty of the mountains and the river falls can be enjoyed while observing the native wildlife and tackling the daunting challenge. It is in the springtime that most rivers produce white waters challenging to navigate. Mountain ranges in North America covered …