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The Smoky River (this trip is Class II-III+, depending on water levels) is a large volume braided river and is one of the main tributaries in the Arctic watershed. It sources at Mt. Robson glacier, and flows through the Grande Cache area to the Peace River. Remote wilderness, big waves and spectacular scenery. This rafting trip is great for novice and intermediate rafters. June and July is high water season, with May, August and September better for calmer trips - great for families. Wildlife sightings are common, and the Smoky River is surrounded by mountain vistas. The Kakwa River (Class III-IV+) is a medium volume, lake fed river that is only run during high water in June and July. The rafting trip is gradual but fast for the first part, then slams into a wild, steep section with tremendous bends, drops and hazards. It is a powerful run, with a few spots that will test even an expert paddler.
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| Season: May to October |
| Requirements: See clothing. Tent and sleeping bag can be rented if not bringing your own. |
| Suggested Items: Personal wash kit, flashlight, camera, day pack, sun glasses, tie-on for glasses. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm pullover, shoes that can get wet and dry shoes that are suitable for hiking, sun hat, warm hat, shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit and towel. Dressing in layers is important and you should have a change of clothes for each night. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Suggested minimum age is 8 years for the Smoky River trips and 18 for the Kakwa River trips. However, please inquire. |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: Self bailing rafts equipped with: pump, repair kit, rescue bag, wilderness first aid kit and throw bags. Rafts are oar driven (stern frames) and paddle rafted. Guests use commercial style carlisle paddles. 3 mm neoprene farmer bill wetsuits, 3 mm neoprene wetsuit zip up jackets, nylon spray jackets with velcro cuffs, Protec whitewater helmets, approved whitewater rafting PFD's. Camping and cooking equipment is provided, except for tent and sleeping bag. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in the town of Grande Cache. Grande Cache can be reached easily from Jasper (2 hours) or Edmonton (4 hours) via Highway 16, then north onto the scenic Bighorn Highway #40. |
| Accommodations: You will camp out along the river on sandy beaches. |
| Meal Information: Full meals are included on all overnight trips. The menus are multi-course, backcountry cooking, made from scratch and seasoned just right to be too tasty for words. Ask for a sample menu. |
| Guide Information: Your guides are dedicated to maintaining the highest safety standards possible. They voluntarily comply with BC rafting regulations, and meet or exceed all federal rafting standards. Your guides are insured, licensed and carry river or swiftwater rescue and wilderness emergency response or wilderness first aid. They are leaders in their field and have many years experience. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average from 15-25 degrees Celsius. |
| Comments: For the Kakwa river trip: Guests should be in good physical shape, have good swimming skills, and a have some previous whitewater rafting experience. |
| Trip Duration |
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2 days
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$375.00* per person
Kakwa River |
2 days
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$330.00* per person
Smoky River |
3 days
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$430.00* per person
Smoky River |
3 days
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$475.00* per person
Kakwa River |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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