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    mergeWhitewater .]] .]]Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other body of water.Whitewater rafting can be a dangerous activity if the proper precautions are not taken. Below is a generally accepted classification system used to classify rivers for rafting and boating difficulty:
  • Class I - Easy. Fast moving water with riffles and small waves.
  • Class II – Novice. Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels.
  • Class III - Intermediate. Strong eddies and current, requiring skilled maneuvering.
  • Class IV - Advanced. Powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water.
  • Class V - Expert. Long, obstructed, or violent rapids which expose paddlers to a high degree of danger, requiring expertise and reliable equipment for safe passage.
  • Class VI - Unrunnable. Likelihood of death, or destruction of equipment in attempting class 6 runs. , Canada.]] As expertise increases, and equipment becomes more durable, or reliable, what was once considered class 6 becomes class "5 plus", and eventually class five. The Grand Canyon has swallowed whole expeditions, leaving only fragments of boats, yet it is now run by commercial outfitters hundreds of times each year, with relatively untrained passengers.(''Source: !http://www.parks.ca.gov/defaul t.asp?page_id=1346? California State Parks'')

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  • Paddling
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    Club Aktiv Rafting & Sport
    Veranstalter bietet Rafting, Canyoning, Canadier, Hochseilgarten, Incentives und Teamtraining im Berchtesgadener und Salzburger Land.
    http://www.rafting-fun.com

    TipTravel.com world wide online travel
    TipTravel.com summer and winter, book tickets, hotels, car rental and cruises online. Online las vegas show tickets and tours.
    http://www.tiptravel.com

    Costa Rica, tour operator
    Discover costa rica with us, personalized service, rain forest, seeighting tours (birds,turtle,wild life) renta a car, one day tour, rural toursim and much more. Free tour information
    http://www.arenastours.com/

    Yacu Amu Rafting
    Highly recommended whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures in Ecuador, South America. Beginners to expert.
    http://www.yacuamu.com/

    Ghale Treks & Travels
    Adventure and outdoor activities - trekking, mountain flights, rafting and exciting extension tours in Nepal.
    http://www.asiatrekking.com/

    TheWhatsUp
    A Resource for Active Singles: Listing many single clubs and Outdoor oriented clubs schedule of events in the coming couple weeks.
    http://www.thewhatsup.com/

    White Water Rafting in Maine
    Penobscot Adventures offers whitewater rafting on the Penobscot and Seboomick rivers in Maine. We also offer whitewater kayak lessons, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking.
    http://www.penobscotadventures.com/

    Alpes Sport Nature - Takamaka - Bureau des Guides
    La passion du sport outdoor : parapente, canyoning, rafting, VTT, Raquette, motoneige, ski joëring, ski nautique, location de vélo... Venez découvrir ces activités dans des sites d'exception en Savoie, Haute Savoie, et Isère: Annecy, Aix les bains, Evian.
    http://www.takamaka.fr/accueil_fr.html

    Nepal Experienced Adventure Treks (P) LTD
    trekking, rafting, kayking, paragliding, sightseeing, rock climbing,expedition, air ticketing, bhutan tour, tibet tour, nepal adventure, adventure activities in nepal, everest panorama trek, everest flight, annapurna trek, everest trek, mustang trek, lang tang trek, kanchengunga trek, makalu trek, dhaulagiri trek, mountain biking, nepal hitory, political news,
    http://www.neatadventure.com/

    Reisen weltweit, Spezial Dominikanische Republik
    Buchen Sie mit Insidern pauschal oder Individual Urlaub und nutzen Sie unsere Bausteine.
    http://www.tainotravel.de/

    Carolina Mountains Outdoor Center
    While visiting beautiful Western North Carolina, take a scenic river trip with Carolina Mountains Outdoor Center. The Tuckaseegee River offers quiet areas of leisurely floating mixed with fun and exhilarating rapids. This river is rated as Class I and II whitewater (III at high water), and is the perfect choice for beginner and intermediate paddler. Please visit website for more information. We do rafting right!
    http://www.cmoc-rafting.com/

    BAGA
    Find info on everything gay in San Francisco Bay Area
    http://www.bayareagayadventures.com/

    Raft Mexico - Rafting en morelos y veracruz
    Empresa dedicada a organizar expediciones de rafting en los rios de mexico en los estados de morelos y veracruz.rafting descenso en aguas bravas, rapidos
    http://www.raftmexico.com/

    The Hikers Network
    A South African Hiking group based in the Western Cape whose main aim is to educate, inform and introduce the community to the many facets of hiking and all related activity.
    http://www.hikersnetwork.com/

    Rafting, Paragliding around Geneva
    We propose rafting, hydrospeed, canoeing and paragliding around Geneva (swisserland) Adventure center
    http://www.rafting.ch/

    Tourist guide of Serbia and Montenegro
    Offers database of tourist places, locations, destinations, accomodation and trasport
    http://www.vodic.net/

    United States Water Trails
    A site that is dedicated to give you access information to water trails across the United States. So your enjoyment of the beauty and the serenity of being upon the water on a water trail in America will be more complete.
    http://www.watertrailslocator.com/

    Zephyr Whitewater
    California rafting trips near Yosemite on the Merced, Kings, and Tuolumne rivers. Trips from 1/2 to 3-days in length
    http://www.zrafting.com/

    4AKS.org - Environment Repository
    Photo log of various places and events
    http://www.4aks.org/

    Dreamflows
    Dreamflows reports river flows of interest to whitewater boaters in the Western United States.
    http://www.dreamflows.com

    Whitewater river rafting Main Salmon River Idaho
    The Main Salmon River combines all the elements that bring people to wilderness river travel. Legendary whitewater, pristine scenery, abundant wildlife, sandy beaches and hot springs are samples of what this magnificent canyon has to offer. Guided family trips, inflatable kayaks and kayaks support trips
    http://www.destination-wilderness.com/

    Huesca Portal Web
    Altoaragón. Portal Web para la provincia de Huesca. Servicios propios y multitud de enlaces a páginas de temática altoaragonesa. Casas rurales, la jota aragonesa, hostelería, deportes de nieve, fiestas, chat propio, postales, mapas de carreteras, ... Imprescindible para quien desee saber y conocer de Huesca y provincia.
    http://www.altoaragon.org/

    Rafting Japan
    Japan`s No.1 Whitewater rafting adventures. Located in Shikoku, HappyRaft offers amazing half and one-day rafting and canyoning tours
    http://www.happyraft.com/

    AQUAPARK ADALAND - KUSADASI / TURKEY The BIGGEST aquapark in Europe!
    Aquapark Adaland! Kusadasi Turkey . Biggest aquapark in Turkey and Europa
    http://www.adaland.com/

    Val Tours travel agency, Biograd na moru, Croatia
    Accommodation in Biograd na moru - self catering, B&B, halfboard, stone houses directly on sea, on islands, speciality programs: diving, seakayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing school, birdwatching in Croatia, information about the destination.
    http://www.val-tours.com/

    Action Slovenia activity holidays
    We specailise in Activity holidays in Slovenia Winter Skiing and Snowboarding.Summer Fishing,Rafting,Kayaking,Canyoning,Mountain biking,walking,hiking,
    http://www.actionslovenia.com/

    Rios Ecuador
    Whitewater rafting and kayaking in the jungle. Ecuador's finest rivers and most experienced guides.
    http://www.riosecuador.com/

    Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association
    Our Goal: * Ensure the ability for all to obtain, on an equal and timely basis, an opportunity to experience a float trip through the Grand Canyon while protecting the resource. The GCPBA is a river access advocacy group fighting to ensure that ALL have a fair chance to experience a float trip thru Grand Canyon National Park
    http://www.gcpba.org/

    Rafting in the Smokies
    Whitewater rafting and tubing on the Pigeon and Nantahala Rivers for families and groups. Information on various packages, rates, policies and a request form are available.
    http://www.raftinginthesmokies.com

    All-Outdoors Whitewater Rafting
    Describes their guided river trips on twelve California rivers and the Futaleufu in Chile. River descriptions, trip planning aids, prices and schedules.
    http://www.aorafting.com/

    Wildwater LTD.
    Read about rafting trips and the rapids on the Chattooga, Nantahala, Ocoee and Pigeon Rivers from this local outfitter.
    http://www.wildwaterrafting.com/

    Rafting in België
    Gezamenlijke site van de Belgische Rafting Federatie en Rafting & Outdoor BVBA. Agenda, overzicht van cursussen en tours, foto's en links.
    http://www.rafting.be/

    Wilderness Aware Rafting
    Offers professional guided whitewater adventures with paddle or oar rafts on the Arkansas, Dolores, Gunnison, Colorado and North Platte Rivers.
    http://www.inaraft.com

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