This trip will include evening and morning yoga, special organic vegetarian aruyvedic menu, 60 minute massage, meditation session, riverside camping and rafting 2 days on the south fork of the American river.

On this 2 day/ 2 night trip you’ll be treated to solitude and peace along with an adventure on the river. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to meditate and practice restorative asana and relaxation at sunrise and sunset.

The delicious and yummy ayurvedic vegetarian meals throughout your adventure are prepared by your guides/chefs using produce from local organic farms throughout the foothills paired with local wines that are sure to please.

Your trip will be accompanied by a local yoga instructor who will guide you through your trip. Yoga is a practice of skillful actions that quiet the busy mind and bring restorative energy and calmness to your body.  We recommend participants be 16 years old and ready for a journey into self-realization and relaxation.

The river rafting portion of the trip is class 2-3 along the beautiful and scenic South fork of the American River in Coloma, Ca. Camping is at our private 40 acre campground located just minutes from the Gold Discovery park in Coloma - see images of our incredible camp.  Whitewater Connection is excited to offer this one of a kind river adventure.  Tents, sleeping gear and yoga mats are provided for your convenience. Limit of 25 people per trip to ensure a restorative and relaxing trip.

$670.00 per person.
Dates avail: June 23rd – 25th and Aug 4th – 6th

Please call our office at 1.800.336.7238 for more information or to reserve this fantastic getaway.

This year our free flowing rivers, the North Fork of the American and the Kaweah, are seeing a slightly earlier end to the season purely based on the snowpack. Not to worry as our controlled rivers will be running throughout the summer at great levels, here’s an overview on our two main trips

South Fork of the American River (Beginner – Intermediate / Class III):

The South Fork of the American River is a classic “dam-controlled” river with six reservoirs above the whitewater section and runs year round due to the large amount of stored water. Reservoirs have more water than they normally do at this time of year, so regular, healthy water releases will occur all season long in 2013. Raftable flows will be guaranteed 6 days a week (no Wednesdays) from March to Labor day. Flows will range from 1300 to 3000 CFS (Normal) in March through May, and from 1300 to 1700 CFS during the summer months of June, July, and August. Normal flows will continue in September four days a week, Thursday-Sunday, and on the weekends in October.

Middle Fork of the American (Intermediate / Class III – IV):

Due to two reservoirs above this run, flows on this beautiful river typically occur seven days a week starting in May. This year guaranteed flows will begin on the weekends only starting May 4 and shift into a 7 days a week schedule on Memorial Day weekend (May 25). Raftable flows will remain at about 900 CFS during the rafting season through September 29. In early October the river will likely shut down for annual maintenance on the hydro electric project above the run.

During years with less than normal precipitation in California, the Middle Fork becomes one of the best options for 1-, 2-, and 3-Day wilderness trips. Consistent flows released from the Oxbow PG&E Power House just above the run create a wonderful opportunity for Class III – IV rafting inside a 2000′ deep wilderness canyon.

Call Whitewater Connection today at 1.800.336.7238 to book your Adventure

The Reno River Festival returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2013 at the Truckee River Whitewater Park in Downtown Reno.

From freestyle to slalom and everything in between, the Reno River Festival is bringing the best kayakers from around the world to the heart of downtown Reno for another action-packed weekend of whitewater, music, food and libations Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12.

Several Whitewater Connection guides have made a great showing over the years in this event, most of them fine-tuning their skills at some time on the South, Middle and North Forks of the American. So head to reno and cheer them on, if you haven’t visited the Whitewater Park on the Truckee, you’re in for a real treat.

The American River originates in the high Sierra Nevada just west of Lake Tahoe, in the Tahoe and El Dorado National Forests. Its three main forks—the South, Middle and North—flow through the Sierra foothills and converge east of Sacramento. Along the way their water, rapids, lakes and reservoirs provide recreation, power and irrigation for northern California. Whether you are looking for whitewater action, calm-water paddling, fishing a clear lake or hiking along a cool stream, you’ll find a place to love on the American.

Three Forks, Three Unique Rivers

Despite each originating in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the three forks of the American River have distinct “personalities,” reflecting the environment through which each flows.

The South Fork of the American River is the most friendly and welcoming of the three, with river fun for novices as well as experts and thrill-seekers. More people boat the South Fork than any other river west of the Rockies, and for good reason: trips ranging from half- to two-day, arranged by experienced river guides, and all within a short drive of Sacramento.

The Middle Fork of the American River provides a variety of boating challenges, from experienced to expert. Although much of the land is privately owned, the river is open to all, and numerous opportunities exist for enjoying this portion of the river. The Middle Fork’s canyons provide challenging terrain for the Western States Trail, which hosts multiple annual endurance events, including the prestigious Tevis Cup equestrian trail ride and the world-famous Western States 100- Mile Trail Run, both beginning at Squaw Valley and leading to Auburn via remote wilderness trails.

The North Fork of the American River is the American River’s wild child. Most of the whitewater portions of the river are for experts only. During the summer, flows are too low for boating, so the North Fork becomes a spectacular hiking region, with demanding canyon trails, Sierra foothills beauty, and the river providing cool swimming holes for resting.

The centerpiece of our operation is a 40-acre private base camp on the banks of the South Fork of the American river. The camp features hot showers and flush toilets, and an extensive irrigation system that keeps the camp green and lush throughout the hot summer months. We even have motion sensors in the restrooms and showers that automatically turn the lights on as you approach for those sometimes unavoidable middle of the night visits.

Riverside camping facilities for one night are included on all two-day river trips.
Camping is available the night prior to, or after your trip. Charter transportation packages include camping the night prior to your trip.

The weather is warming up, the flowers are blooming, and the snow is melting! We’ve started our rafting season with awesome flows on the Kaweah, the North Fork American and the South Fork American rivers.

Thinking about rafting Class 4+ this Spring? Get in quick – the Kaweah and North Fork are now running at great levels. We are also happy to announce that the Middle Fork of the American season has already started. No need to wait till July or August, it’s ready now and will flow all summer long.

Don’t forget, we’ve got Charter Busses booked from Southern California for most weekends during the summer. And, if you need even more incentive to come rafting: Coloma is buzzing with history, wine tastings, and music all summer long.

CALL US TODAY: 1.800.336.7238
We look forward to seeing you on the river!

It really goes without saying – we love hearing great feedback about our river trips.
But what we like most is when people take the time to write about us on one (or all) of the different websites out there. Whether it be facebook, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or even your own personal blog, please tell everyone you can about how we did.

This coming year we are working to implement a referral program so you can actually earn points towards a rafting trip, stay tuned for more on this program.

Thanks again for being a Whitewater Connection Rafter, we know you have many options and we certainly appreciate you choosing us. If you haven’t already done so and you are a facebook user, please like us so we can stay in touch that way as well.

Have a great Fall and Winter – we’ll be in touch.
Whitewater Connection.

Here they are, the Class of 2012!

They’ve come from all over the world (New Zealand, Denmark, Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Los Angeles) to work at Whitewater Connection this summer. They’re all tanned, toned, with hair bleached by the sun, and have got more river miles under them than a 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser. A fine bunch, and we’re very proud of them!

Every summer, Whitewater Connection is visited by over 7,500 guests. They come from all over, carrying sunscreen, hats, and with a palpable excitement about getting on the river! Many of our guests have been coming rafting with us every summer for years (some as far back at the 1980′s!), so when they arrive at our campground on a Friday evening and begin to set up their tents for the weekend, it’s like family has come back home. These rafters know the drill: set up their tent, crack open a cold one, watch the hills change colors as the sun goes down over Coloma. They know us by name, they know where our guides spent their winters, they paddle (and laugh) like pros!

We get such pleasure from seeing all these “repeat-rafters” year after year. It makes all the hard work, all the long days, all the hours spent in the kitchen…. all worthwhile.