THE KICKING HORSE BLAZING PADDLES
Trip #1
Strap on your helmets, tighten your ‘ tennies’
this ride is gonna be wet!
Acclimatize and familiarize in the upper section of the Kicking Horse before
crashing through rapids like Portage, Shotgun, roller Coaster and Twin Towers.
Discover why so many people find Whitewater Rafting with Kootenay River Runners
a prescription for pure enjoyment, and why the Kicking Horse is the best
whitewater adventure in the Rockies. This trip, a distance of 20 Km, starts at
our private launch site near Beaverfoot Road and ends at the Glenogle Take Out.
Minimum Age: 14 years in high water 12 years at lower river levels
Minimum weight: 90 lbs
Trip Times:
9:30 A.M. at the Whitewater Ranch Cost: $ 69.00
12:30 P.M. at the Whitewater Ranch Cost: $ 69.00
4:00 P.M. at the Whitewater Ranch Cost: $ 64.00
BLAZING PADDLES BARBECUE
Why eat lunch in your wet river gear? Kick back and enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the comfort of our large covered ‘‘ deck with a view Lunch is served after the morning trip, or before the afternoon trip, right at the Whitewater ranch. Cost: $ 7.00 + GST
WE SUPPLY
Our Superb barbecue lunch is optional
PLEASE BRING:
Bathing suit and T-shirt (you'll wear these under your wet suit)
PLEASE LEAVE BEHIND:
- Cameras (unless waterproof)
- Jewelry and valuables
RAPID TRANSIT
TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE KICKING HORSE RIVER FROM BANFF AND RADIUM
HOT SPRINGS> TOTAL RETURN DISTANCE 245 KM.
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THE KOOTENAY RIVER
Trip #2
The Kootenay is one of the prettiest rivers in the Rockies. The
stretch we run is not in view of any road, and winds through spectacular country. Although white water isn't the focus on this
trip, the Class Three waves along the route add to the
fun.
Families with younger children could not find a better river to raft. The rapids add excitement in a safe way, and the wilderness setting often turns up bear, moose, elk, deer and a variety of birds. Everyone can participate on the Kootenay trips.
Groups who have limited time take advantage of the half day trips, either in the morning at 9:00 am, or in the afternoon at 2:00 pm. The afternoon trips require a minimum number of 8 and should be booked well in advance. Groups enjoy the break from the conference or golf game, and the time to get away.
The full day trip is an extension of the half day, and well worth staying on for if you can. The style of the river doesn't change much as you move downstream, but the wilderness feeling intensifies as the miles go by.
Once your trip on the Kootenay is complete, our driver will be
waiting to take you back to Radium Hot Springs. Keep your eyes
open as you ride back. We often spot wildlife alongside the road.
KOOTENAY RIVER RUNNERS SUPPLY:
YOU SHOULD BRING:
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES:
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TRIPS LEAVE RADIUM HOT SPRINGS AT 9:00 A.M.
KOOTENAY RIVER
FULL DAY: $79.00 (plus GST)
KOOTENAY RIVER
HALF DAY: $55.00 (plus GST) |
LOWER CANYON KICKING HORSE RIVER TRIPThis challenging trip includes a morning on the Grade 3 and 4 sections of the upper river, our riverside deli style lunch and 3 km of unforgettable grade 4 rapids in the Lower Canyon. This trip does involve a short portage by road and can only be run at certain water levels. It is recommended for people with previous white water rafting experience. If the Lower Canyon section cannot be run due to water levels beyond the maximum requirement, we run the Grade 4 morning section twice.
KOOTENAY RIVER RUNNERS SUPPLIES:
YOU SHOULD BRING:
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES:
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COST OF LOWER CANYON $95 PER PERSON PLUS GST
10 % DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS OF EIGHT OR MORE. |
Related Links
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KOOTENAY RIVER RUNNERS
P.O. Box 81 Edgewater, BC V0A 1E0 Call: Banff: (403) 762-5385 Radium Hot Springs: (250) 347-9210 Canada and USA: 1-800-599-4399 Fax: (250) 347-6595 email: riverrunners@discoveryweb.com
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