In the Spring and Fall, the well-dressed rafter will wear a wetsuit and splash jacket. Wetsuits and splash jackets are available for rent for $15 and $7, respectively. It is a good idea to wear a layer or two (depending on the weather) of synthetic fiber between your splash top and skin. Polypro or synthetic fleece do the trick quite well. If you are leery of too much bulk, you can use a few thin layers of synthetic fabrics as opposed to one bulky layer. Fleece hats or ballcaps are a great idea because they keep in much of the heat you would lose from your head, and they usually will fit under our helmets. For your feet, the most economical option is wool or fleece socks and old tennis shoes. If you want to go high tech, check out neoprene booties or neoprene lined river shoes. AVOID COTTON as it will draw heat from your body where synthetic fibers and wool will not.
During the warmer months, swimsuits, shorts and t-shirts are a good option, with old sneakers or sport sandals for your feet. For cool breezy days, a wind breaker is a good idea. Do not forget your ballcap, sunglasses (with a strap) and ABOVE ALL sunscreen. You’ll be on the water for 4-5 hours in the hot sun (most days anyway) and you don’t want to come away looking like a lobster!
Please check the local weather before you pack!
Special equipment must be worn in order to participate. The equipment does not fit all body shapes and sizes. Please call for clarification.
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Whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing and other Wildwater trips are physically demanding activities. Please consider this in respect to your physical condition before making reservations.
We reserve the right to move any trip to a different river or section of river due to water conditions. We may also change the length of the trip, raft size, or number of guests per raft. No refund will be issued unless all of the events for the day are cancelled. ALL TRIPS GO OUT, RAIN OR SHINE.
Because there are certain risks and dangers inherent in every outdoor sport or activity, Wildwater does not assume responsibility for personal injuries or damage to personal property. Every Wildwater guest will be required to sign a personal liability, indemnification and photo release form, as well as attend a mandatory safety orientation upon arrival at our base camp.
All minors must have permission from a parent or legal guardian written on our standard release form. Certain trips will require that a parent or guardian accompany persons under the age of 18 and a copy of their birth certificate be sent with the initial reservation. On advancement of deposit, the depositor agrees to be bound by these conditions.
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