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2011-04-07T17:05:00.000-07:00

Hi rafters,

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thanks, the wwc bloggers!

September Rafting

2010-09-02T16:24:00.000-07:00

It feels like yesterday that I was posting about how the California Poppy's were making an appearance and summer was just around the corner. Now we are preparing for Fall! But that doesn't mean that the season is over! We still have great water on the South and Middle Forks of the American as well as great weather to accompany it! More and more people are discovering that September is a GREAT time to come experience the thrills of whitewater rafting! We are also offering some great specials to help that decision making a tad bit easier! Give us a call today and come help us send summer out with a bang!!!

It's not over yet!!!

2010-08-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

The kids are going back to school and that gives everyone the sense that Summer is winding down....right? Not here at Whitewater Connection! We are still out on the rivers daily giving our guests the experience of a lifetime! The weather is still warm and the water is still flowing so come on out and see for yourselves why people come rafting with us year after year!!! Whitewater Connection is still offering great specials on our Middle Fork of the American trips....how about $100 per person on a Wednesday trip from now until Labor Day?!
Give us a call today and begin your rafting adventure tomorrow!

Middle Fork Specials!!

2010-08-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

Whitewater Connection is currently offering special Middle Fork of the American pricing on any trip booked Wednesdays from now until Labor day! $100 per person out the door!!
We also have spots available on Sunday August 1, 2010 with a special mid-week pricing for those who call to book this date with us! Don't miss out on this amazing trip down the might Middle Fork! It's hot outside but the water is running cool!

Middle Fork of the American SPECIAL!!

2010-07-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

Book a trip for Sunday August 1st on the Middle Fork of the American River and receive mid-week pricing! Come out and enjoy the majestic scenery of the Middle Fork Canyon while riding wild rapids such as Tunnel Chute and Kanaka! Eat a fabulous deli style lunch riverside while gearing up for some more whitewater fun! We still have spots available so call and book today!

1-800-336-7238

Whitewater Wednesdays!

2010-07-16T13:46:00.000-07:00

You don't want to miss this special!

Book a Middle Fork of the American on a Wednesday between now and Labor Day weekend for only $100 per person (that is including all fees!)!! What a deal! So if you have ever been considering the trying out the Tunnel Chute or Kanaka rapids...now is the time!

Give us a call and book your Middle Fork rafting adventure today!

South Fork American River 2 Day Rafting Trip with Transportation from Southern California!

2010-07-15T15:22:00.000-07:00

Below is a list of upcoming bus trips from the Southern California area that still have spots available!!

July 23rd departure from San Bernadino and returning July 26th

July 30 departure from Carson and returning August 1st

August 6th departure from Torrance area and returning August 8th

August 20th departure from Torrance area and returning August 22nd

August 26th departure from Irvine Hospital and returning August 28th

September 3rd departure from Whittier and returning September 5th

Give us a call for more information such as times and pricing! It's a great way to plan an exceptional rafting trip in Northern California without the worries of traffic and travel expenses!
We offer trips from mild to wild so even if these dates don't fit into your schedule we always have trips out on the water!!
We look forward to seeing you on the river!!

Christy Kiefert- wrote of her South Fork 1/2 Day Trip

2010-06-24T10:36:00.000-07:00

I wanted to let you know what a great experience we had when we used your company. I highly recommend you to anyone I speak to regarding my trip and experience. Our guide Chris "Australian" was wonderful. He made himself one of our family, and my children's experience and saftey at the top of his list. My children are 7, 8, and 10. Because he did such a great job my children treasure the memory, and are excited to do it again. I wanted you to know what an asset you have with Chris. We definitely will be back in a few years, and will continue to recommend you to everyone we talk to. Thank you again for making our first white water experience the best.

Bus Space - July 4th weekend!!

2010-06-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

Attention SoCal rafters! We have a bus ready and waiting to transport you to Coloma for the July 4th weekend! Just give us a call for details and to start your next rafting adventure South Fork style! 800-336-7238

South Fork American River Spring Rafting

2010-06-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

We rafted 5-21 & 5-22. Spring rafting on the South Fork is fantastic. Most exciting time I have had in the last ten years of rafting. I usually come out in late July or early August because I come out west to teach then. While the weather was cool, WWC was great in outfitting us properly with wet suits, boots, fleeces and paddling jackets. We were very comfortable in the raft on the river. Spring rafting is the way to go. Hopefully I can do it again next year. Already have several friends who have rafted with me at WWC wanting to come out in the Spring based on the fun I had.
-Steve Simon

Thank you Steve!!

2010-05-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

Even the California Poppies have said enough is enough with this unseasonable weather! They are "popping" out all over the place here in the Coloma Valley! So, here at Whitewater Connection, we have decided to join thier ranks and take to the water. In a show of a united front with the poppies we have decided to inform Mother Nature that we are ready for her to turn up the heat! We are out there enjoying high water flows and great rapids! And we are still offering a great deal for this Memorial Day weekend! There is still time to book so call today and we can get you on the water this weekend!

Memorial Day Weekend Specials!!!

2010-05-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day is fast approaching! And with some of you still on fence as to how to spend your holiday we thought we would offer a sweet deal for some great rafting! Book a trip and receive mid-week pricing on a weekend trip! Spend one day on the river OR you could book a two day trip and camp in our beautiful 40 acre riverside campground!
Call 800-336-7238 and book your rafting adventure today!!

Whitewater Connection Whitewater Rafting South Fork American River, Camp...

2010-05-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

Let's Go Rafting!!

2010-05-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

Looking for something to do this weekend but just can't quite decide?...Let us help...We have spots that have opened up on our Middle Fork and North Fork trips this weekend due to cancellations! Not only can we set you up with an amazing rafting experience..but we can give you a sweet deal as well! Spring is an amazing time to experience both of these rivers! So if you have that "itch" to blast through some great rapids, give us a call!!!!

1-800-336-7238

2010-05-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

The Whitewater Connection staff is crossing our fingers that this warm and sunny weather will decide to stick around for awhile! The hills are lush and green though so the rain has made for a rather gorgeous spring! We have some folks out doing a full river trip on the South Fork today and they get to experience the wildflowers along the banks as well as the thrill of high water flows! What a great combination!
We are still offering some great deals on the Memorial and 4th of July weekends. Book now and receive mid-week pricing!
Give us a call today at 800-336-7238 and we can get you set up on a memorable rafting trip!

2010-04-27T14:38:00.000-07:00

It's Raining...It's Pouring...The rivers are flowing!....

Like the majority of the population we here at WWC are eagerly awaiting the warmth of Spring to stick around awhile instead of popping in for a few short days and then hibernating again...However...we also know that the liquid gold falling from the sky is just as rich as the gold that was pulled out of the South Fork of the American oh so many years ago..
Did you know that the Coloma Valley was the heart and soul of the California Gold Rush? James Marshall discovered the precious metal here in 1848 leading to the mass arrival of what we now refer to as the 49er's. Men crouched along the banks of the river hoping to "strike it rich". The Gold Discovery State Park is a great way to relive the days of the miner's and is just minutes away from our riverside camp. How about a day of rafting coupled with a day of history that comes alive?! Give us a call today and we can help you create lasting memories of your own!

Whitewater Connection

1-800-336-7238

2010-04-23T14:09:00.000-07:00

Looking for something a bit different to do on Memorial or 4th of July weekends? How about some sun, water, and excitement?! We are offering some great deals for either 1 or 2 day trips on both of those holidays...So don't miss out!

Call us today at 1-800-336-7238 for more details!

Attn: SoCal Rafters!!

2010-04-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

Hey all of you Orange County/Southern California rafters! We still have spots available on the bus departing from Westminster on the 28th of May and returning on the 30th! Come join us for either a Middle Fork/South Fork combo trip or a South Fork two day! Stay in our beautiful riverside campground and enjoy delicious meals prepared by our skilled guides!

Call us today at 1-800-336-7238

to reserve your spot!

2010-04-16T10:27:00.001-07:00

Our first two day rafting trip happens this weekend and we are proud to say our camp is ready, the store is open, and the staff is excited! It's a South Fork/North Fork combo and even the water flows are participating in making this an exciting weekend!
Are you looking for something exciting to start of your summer?...The North Fork is a wild and scenic river that only flows with spring runoff from the Sierras so it's a perfect way to get the adrenaline going!
Call us today to book anything from a mild to wild whitewater rafting adventure!!

North Fork

2010-04-11T14:52:00.000-07:00

It's official!...spring is making itself known by the evidence of California Poppies and Lupines peeking out from under the blankets of winter! And the rain can't keep us away from an amazing paddle! We ran our first North Fork of the season and wow was that a great way to start it off! The water is fast, the rapids are big, and the smiles were even bigger! For those of you still needing to check that 3rd fork of the American off of your list, now is a great time to call and book a trip with us on this wild and scenic river!

Patience Please...

2010-02-25T18:35:00.000-08:00

Well I don't know about you guys, but I sure could use some water splashed in my face to wake me up from winter! Is it spring yet? All this snow and rain is making me think rafting :) So keep the snow coming I'll be patient if it means a great season... which at this rate we are looking good for summer!

Big Crowds, Great Flows!

2009-08-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

It was a big couple of days here at Whitewater Connection. We had about 120 people in camp, and a slu of boats trecking down both the Middle Fork and the South Fork of the American River. It was hectic, but a pleasure to take such eager people down the river! Thanks for a great start to our week!

It's August?

2009-08-07T10:44:00.000-07:00

August is here complete with none other than 80 degree temperatures? It's a bizarre 20 degrees less than what we are all used to here on the American River, leaving us all equally perplexed yet grateful for the break in heat. Nonetheless, it is still a wonderful day for rafting so call in today to make your reservation! We're booking up fast as people make their last minute vacation plans, so don't wait to book your adventure today!

Time is dwindling!

2009-08-01T14:42:00.001-07:00

It's a busy weekend here at Whitewater Connection. We've got tons of boats traveling down the mighty South Fork of the American, and a few more conquering the Middle Fork. It's a crazy weekend, but with great flows and cloudless weather, it'll be a great one! Don't miss out on the awesome conditions...Let's go rafting!

Summer Heat

2009-07-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

The weather is hot and the river is still cold. That could only mean one thing, August is here. Since when did summer start going so quickly? In any case, my intention is to raft as much as I possibly can down the American River before that good old fashioned summer heat runs out. Let's go rafting!

Summer Days

2009-07-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

It's another one of those summer days here at Whitewater Connection. Phones are ringing and the water is flowing. Come on out for one of our great South Fork, or Middle Fork trips. The American River is waiting for you! 530-622-6446! Call to book today.

Crusin down the South Fork

2009-07-24T11:46:00.000-07:00

Guide Jordie conquered the South Fork of the American River yesterday on a South Fork Full River trip! It was quite a long day, filled with lots of excitement and even more paddling, but nonetheless, his crew and him made it all the way down the river unscathed and ready for more. With summer dwindling down, be sure to call in today to book your very own South Fork trip!

Flying High

2009-07-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

Summer is getting hotter and that means that flows are making the South Fork of the American River just that much more exciting. Word has it that there is a small "surprise" for all of those guides who don't know about the South Fork secrets. How high can your guide fly?

Good Times and Great Memories!

2009-07-12T10:30:00.001-07:00

What a great weekend we had! The customers were quite lively and adventurous, which us guides love to see. We couldn't have asked for better people to take down both the South Fork of the American River, as well as the Middle Fork of the American River. Their enthusiasm around the camp fire made us all wonder how they could raft all day, then proceed to dance and sing around the camp fire all night. So much energy! What good memories and we really hope to see them all again soon!

South Fork Awesomeness!

2009-07-09T13:36:00.000-07:00

What a great day on the South Fork of the American River today! The flows were looking spectacular and our boats were looking in sync. Our crews seemed to have such rythem on their forward paddles through even the most exciting rapids. It was a great day indeed, with more to come from these excellent rafters! More to update tomorrow with the second day Chili Bar Run!

Lazy Wednesdays

2009-07-07T19:51:00.001-07:00

No Water Wednesdays means a nice relaxing day for the American River South Fork guides. That means that there's no road trip this week. Nope, we're laying low and taking it easy. Maybe we'll work on our kickin tan lines...humm now there's a thought.

Happy 4th of July

2009-07-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

Just wishing everone a happy 4th of July! The American River is running with great flows and I must admit, the water feels exceptionally refreshing! Every day is a great day for rafting, especially those hot summer ones, so come on out and reserve your place on the South Fork or the Middle Fork today!

Heading South for our day off.

2009-07-03T16:23:00.000-07:00

The Whitewater Connection Staff had another day off, and what did we do? We traveled South to the Kaweah River for another adventure. It wasn't quite as exciting as the first road trip however since the flows were pretty low, but it did make for a good skill tester since low flows typically makes for a more technical run. For now though, we are back in Coloma running usual South and Middle Forks of the American River. There's no place like home, and there's nothing like that good old fashioned summer heat!

Road Trippin

2009-06-26T16:50:00.000-07:00

The staff just arrived back in camp from an exciting day trip to the Trinity River, and oh what an adventure it was. The five hour car ride left us antsy and ready to conquor the Class IV and V rapids, and before we knew it, we were on our way down the Burnt Ranch Gorge section of the river. It was a day of new oppertunities and excitement for all of those who attended, I even got the opportunity to swim a Class V rapid! I'll check that one off of the life's list!

2009-06-26T11:49:00.000-07:00

95 degrees today and 104 on Saturday... you know what that means? Well I'll tell you, it's going to be hot! And hot weather means it's time for rafting, so grab your swim trunks and bring a great attitude... let's go rafting!!!

Summer heat meets the American River

2009-06-25T18:12:00.000-07:00

Summer is heating up, but thankfully we've got the American River to keep us cool. We were all thankful for the lower run of the South Fork today as we were guided down by guides Chris and Nicole. No one hesitated to slide in the water in between rapids for a relaxing swim. I'd say that it was a perfect day to be on the river! What could be better than sunshine and nice cold refreshing water?

What do river guides do on off days

2009-06-24T23:26:00.000-07:00

Staff took off for a road trip. Burnt Ranch Gorge was awesome. I believe the whole staff had a great time. All came back with a renewed zest for having fun on rivers and are really looking to all who come up to raft the South Fork and Middle Fork of the American. Call of book on line today

2009-06-15T15:55:00.000-07:00

We had a great run down the Middle Fork of the American River today! The rapid Ruck-a-Chucky gave us quite a run for our money as we created even more excitement to the already exciting 22 foot drop. The Whitewater Connection Staff were entertaining as usual, and the sun even decided to pop out from behind the incessant cloud cover to brighten our day up! The sunshine was much appreciated as always.

Whitewater Connections Excitement!

2009-06-07T09:47:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was my first time rafting down the Middle Fork of the American River, and despite the cloudy weather, I had so much fun! Our guide, "Ram" Joe made us laugh the whole way down the river, and successfully guided us through some spicy class four rapids. Our whole Whitwater Connections experience has been a good one, from the moment we called, to driving back to the meeting spot. Thanks again Whitewater Connections!

South Fork American River Run with Whitewater Connections

2009-06-07T09:25:00.000-07:00

Today was awesome! My mom and I went rafting down the lower section of the South Fork American River with the Whitewater connections guide Alanna, and had one heck of a time. It was exciting and fun, and there was never a dull moment. Not to mention that lunch was great! I highly recommend rafting with Whitewater Connections!

2009-05-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

Great rafting over Memorial Day weekend! We still had high water flows but some great warm temperatures-mid 90s! North Fork of the American was still running which made for some exciting times-Ben and Zonker creating some adrenalin! Camp is in the best shape EVER!(sorry Miguel) Guides are slowly filtering back to Coloma. Get booking!

2009-02-23T11:58:00.000-08:00

Greeting from all of us.
We would love to see all our friends this summer
come out and join the whitewater rafting fun and adventure
call today !!
1-800-336-7238

2009-02-23T11:55:00.001-08:00

Let it rain.... let it rain... and it looks like that's what we are getting this week. Come out and join us for another great whitewater rafting season. Come out early and run with us on the North Fork American and the Kaweah River. The South Fork American is solid starting on April 1 all the way to September 30. Lets go rafting!!!

2009-02-23T11:51:00.000-08:00

2008-06-20T21:50:00.000-07:00

We are enjoying a great season with plenty of water and fantastic weather. Call us now to book your whitewater trip.

2007-12-30T18:57:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR RAFTERS
Looking forward to a great 2008!

2007-12-21T11:38:00.000-08:00

Seasons Greetings from Whitewater Connection

It's snowing :) we had over 3' of fresh just up the road in the last couple of days, it's a nice!

Happy Holidays.