Is the Whitewater Center worth it?
If you haven’t been to the Whitewater Center, you have to go! There are so many activities for outdoor enthusiasts from rock climbing to zip lining, kayaking and rafting. They also have hiking trails and deep water climbing that looked so fun! I loved grabbing a beer and watching all the activities going on around us. Join Andrew Kyle & Mitch Putnam, owners of Whitewater Ski Resort, as they discuss where Whitewater is headed as we approach our 50th year of operations. They will provide valuable insights into the resort’s development plans and how we envision our role moving forward within the Nelson community.
How many people fit in a white water raft?
Usually, there will be 4-7 people in a raft depending on the size of the group. If you have a smaller group size, you may be put into a raft with another group. Will my rafting group be in the same boat? Since our rafts fit 6-8 people, we do our best to keep groups in the same raft. Overweight people can cause the raft to tip to one side, which needs to be balanced by placing more people on the other side. Otherwise, the raft may head downstream with a tilt to one side. Neither is optimal.
What is the most common injury in whitewater rafting?
The most common injuries during a whitewater rafting trip are foot injuries, but they’re easily prevented with the right footwear. Proper water shoes protect against stubbed toes, sunburns, and debris in the water. Make sure your shoes fit well and are broken in before the trip to avoid rubbing or discomfort. What happens if you fall out while whitewater rafting? If you fall out of the raft, don’t panic! Your pfd (personal flotation device) will keep you on the surface, make eye contact with your guide and try to swim back to the nearest raft! Most importantly, make sure you do not stand up in the river.While falling out of the raft is a common occurrence in white water rafting, it can be dangerous if you don’t know how to handle the situation. White water rafting risks are not only prevalent at high-water flows – inherent risk is involved regardless of when you raft due to the nature of the sport.To prevent falling out, tuck your feet into the boat well; your guide will show you how in the boat you will be rafting in. Make sure to listen to the paddle commands, lean in and paddle hard, and keep paddling through the rapids to keep up the boat’s momentum through big wave hits.