White-water rafting
Paddling an inflatable raft through river rapids as a crew, led by a guide.
White-water rafting
- To start
- $80
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 3 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It gives you a real rush.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
Maybe not if
- You are not comfortable in deep water
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something you can do alone
Heads upDeep waterCold and wet weather
What it feels like
White-water raftingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$80Costs more to start than 75% of hobbies
$60Over a year, more than the kit
$800About $8 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a guided half-day trip, learn the paddle commands on the bank, then paddle through your first rapids with the crew.
3 hours or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does white-water rafting cost to start?
About $80 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does white-water rafting take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 3 hours or more.
Where do people do white-water rafting?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is white-water rafting good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a guided half-day trip, learn the paddle commands on the bank, then paddle through your first rapids with the crew.
Do I need other people for white-water rafting?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.