White water rafting is a fun, but challenging recreational sport involving an inflatable raft. This type of outdoor activity can be done with several people working together to navigate through the rough rapids of the river or similar body of water.
White water rafting not only challenges your physical ability, but mental as well. White water rafting helps improve your overall strength and endurance levels as well as self esteem, self confidence, and helps reduce stress levels. Team work is crucial, thus making it more fun! Below are a few safety tips, as well as a few of the best places to go white water rafting. Good luck and have fun!
White Water Rafting Safety Tips:
- Wear appropriate protective gear: helmet, life jacket, protective eye wear, and water shoes
- Listen to your guide
- Eat a light meal before rafting
- Know and understand the dos and don’ts
- Never go rafting alone
- Know the lay of the land
- Have fun!! (more…)
