A cabin tent at Kumsheen for whitewater rafting trips on the Thompson and Fraser Rivers near Lytton, BC (Canada).
After learning much First Nations history about the Bridge River people in Lillooet, next up was one of the whitewater rafting trips on the Thompson River, BC with Kumsheen Rafting Resort.
In order to prepare, we fuelled up at their Cutting Board Restaurant (nice, simple lunch choices and a more sophisticated dinner menu). Then it was off to the Thompson River for my very first of what I hope to be many whitewater rafting trips.
Power Rafting
The river rafting season hasn’t quite bloomed into full gear yet, so we went power rafting on a similar boat, but with an engine instead of paddles. The technique: just to hold on for dear life!
Whitewater Rafting on the Thompson River with Kumsheen Rafting in BC, Canada.
As we took off down the seriously-named Devil’s Gorge Run, I sat on the front, right hand side of the boat a little nervously. If I fell into the whirling waters, would I remember all of the things I had just learned in the safety briefing? Relax, go with the tide and meet up with the boat after the rapids. Okay.
The Frog Rapid was first up (all named by Kumsheen owner Bernie Fandrich) and was one of the best. We all cheered for more and did that one a few times. My favourite of the afternoon was the Mother-in-Law, which seemed to be the wettest drench I got.
Others included the Devil’s Kitchen, Witch’s Cauldron, Cutting Board, Garburator, and Jaws. Of course, the guides call them all out with the ending “… of death!” in their best mock-horror voice. All are class three to four rapids along the 16 km (10 miles) from Nicomen Falls to Lytton.
Inside a tipi tent at Kumsheen Resort for whitewater rafting trips near Lytton, BC (Canada).
We saw bald eagles, many trains passing above us and passed some exquisite rock faces (where Kumsheen also does rappelling and rock climbing trips).
18 rapids and some bad jokes later and our guide Drey pulled up safely to shore to end one of her many whitewater rafting trips this season.
What I liked:
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Hey,
Great post, I love the Maine Rafting Trips so exciting IMHO! Have you ever been to Maine? I’d recommend you do aye, I love the Maine Rafting Trips as the rivers and guides are awesome! If you ever intend to I’d recommend reading here: http://maine-rafting.info/maine-rafting-trips/ It’s a great read!
No, I haven’t been to Maine… yet. I’ll be sure to add it to my list. Thanks!
Next time your are in British Columbia you should come conquer the Clearwater River with us!
Nice! I live in Vancouver, so I’ll let you know when I’m in the area.