Colorado River Rafting
Cataract Canyon rafting is an anomaly. Its rapids rank along with those of the Grand Canyon in power and difficulty. In fact, the river becomes unruly during the run off in May and June.
Salmon River Rafting
There is a green hole in the middle of Idaho. A spot refreshingly empty on your highway map. A place where pavement never was…and wild rivers still are…the Salmon River- The River of No Return.
by Julie Trevelyan Captain Henry “Cap” Guleke was a gentle bear of a man. Idaho’s Salmon River was his one true love, and he rowed it as many as 200 times, ferrying passengers, gear, and supplies through both whitewater rapids and placid sections. Twisting its way through the deepest canyon in North America, the Salmon … Read more
By Joe Ballent Congratulations; you’re about to embark on your river trip. Whether you are a crafty veteran when it comes to all things whitewater or an eager newcomer to this amazing world of rapids and rafts, it never hurts to focus your packing efforts and refresh on how to make sure all your gear … Read more
By Derek Farr I’ve only flipped six rafts. Four of those I flipped on purpose – I’m not kidding, and two were complete mistakes. But all six flips have something in common: they all occurred in paddle boats. In other words, the rafts were full of people, not equipment and our propulsion was paddles, not … Read more
Dear Holiday, I just returned from your 5 day Colorado River trip through Cataract Canyon trip, and would like to share some thoughts with you. First of all, the trip was fantastic. Rick Coriell and Matt worked their butts off literally from sunrise to sunset to ensure a pleasurable experience for all. Rick, in addition … Read more
Ann, Georgie, Josie, Glen and Bessie Hyde. Colorful characters from the rich history of river running and life on the Colorado Plateau. Read Julie’s eighth installment on Holiday’s Boat names. by Julie K. Trevelyan What boat did you or will you ride in, and why on earth does it have that particular name? Founder … Read more
To Edward Abbey Wherever You are. By Jim Stiles, 1975 The black and white drawing hangs in our office here in Salt Lake City. by Julie K. Trevelyan What boat did you or will you ride in, and why on earth does it have that particular name? Founder Dee Holladay wanted people to ask exactly … Read more
by Julie K. Trevelyan Boat Names: A History, Part V What boat did you or will you ride in, and why on earth does it have that particular name? Founder Dee Holladay wanted people to ask exactly that, so he named the boats after interesting local people, places, and things. Many early river explorers lent … Read more
by Julie K. Trevelyan What boat did you or will you ride in, and why on earth does it have that particular name? The histories behind Holiday’s boat names are varied and in many cases fascinating. They provide extra river rafting lore that add even more depth and interest to your whitewater rafting vacation. The … Read more
by Julie K. Trevelyan Holiday River Expeditions’ boats have some great names. You might wonder where they all come from. After all, what exactly is an Unktehila? Who was The Major, and why does he rate having a boat named in his honor? All of these questions are exactly the reason founder Dee Holladay decided … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan In case you need to ask…here are our top five reasons why choosing Holiday River Expeditions for your rafting adventure. 1. Holiday knows rivers and rafting. A sheer passion for river rafting means Holiday is very familiar with the rivers you get to run with us. We know every bend in the … Read more