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Whitewater Connection’s Guides

Walter “Guapo” Monge “Guapo” (“handsome” in Spanish) has been rafting in his home of Costa Rica for over 10 years, where he’s guided on the Pacuare and the Reventazon Rivers. He also guides sea-kayak tours along the Pacific Coast of … Continue reading

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South Fork American River Rafting History

During the 1850s, when the gold-rush was reaching its peak on the south fork american river in Coloma, an interesting thing began taking place. Cultures began mixing their food and music, they shared stories, experiences and jokes. As they sat around … Continue reading

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Another Awe-Inspiring Day on the American River in Coloma

Rafting trips on the South Fork American and Middle Fork American Rivers on Sundays finish late in the day. As we were putting rafts back in the warehouse and hanging lifejackets up to dry, there was an eerie light covering … Continue reading

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Whitewater Rafting Guide-School on the South Fork American River

Day 4 of the Whitewater Connection 2012 Guide School takes our new recruits back to the South Form American River. Yesterday they spent all day on the Middle Fork American, where they practiced some rescue scenarios, re-righting upside-down rafts, throwing … Continue reading

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Where do the guides go?

Over winter, some of our guides have traveled to Uganda, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Aspen, and the Australian Outback. Pernille, however, made it to Nicaragua, Denmark, and Antarctica! Antarctica!!! See more great images on our facebook page >> https://www.facebook.com/WhitewaterConnection

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