   |
  |
 |
 |
The largest tributary of the Fraser, the Thompson River combines the thrills of big whitewater rapids with a hot desert environment. |
||||||||||||||
| 2008 Dates: | Trips run daily from April through October. |
|
Meet at:
|
Lytton base at 10 AM Returning at about 3 PM |
|
Cost:
|
$130 + GST (5% tax and 3% land use tax.) |
| Click here for complete expedition details. |
Twenty-five memorable sets of rapids all in one day! Jaws, Frog and Cutting Board are just a handful of the big ones you'll encounter on the lower Thompson. Rugged surrounds and hot temperatures combine to give the perfect river experience for avid whitewater rafters.
 |
 |
 |
BIG HORN TO YALE
Fraser & Thompson River 2-day Expedition
Combine the most exciting stretch of the lower Thompson with the grandeur and power of the Fraser Canyon and you have the best big-river whitewater package available anywhere.Choose either paddle or power for the first day on the Thompson River. Over 20 sets of rapids and a dry desert climate are the perfect match for a great time.
At Lytton where the Thompson runs into the Fraser we move onto the larger power rafts in preparation for the next days big water. We camp over-night in the canyon where the beautiful blue waters of Nahatlatch joins the Fraser.
|
2008 Dates:
|
Most weekends mid July thru September, depending on river levels. Additional dates available. |
|
Meet at:
|
Yale base at 8:30 AM Returning at about 4:30 PM |
|
Cost:
|
$350 + GST (5% tax and 3% land use tax.) |
| Click here for complete expedition details. |
Whether you're traveling alone or with a group, you'll enjoy our evening campfire get-together where you and your fellow travelers can swap stories of the day's adventures and prepare for the whitewater challenges that lie ahead.
Inspiring scenery, wildlife, remnants of the cariboo wagon road and the power of Hell's Gate are some of the highlights of the second day. We finish the expedition with the roller- coaster action of Sailor's Bar, a chain of 20 foot waves we rerun several times.
ASHCROFT TO YALE
Fraser & Thompson River 3-day Expedition
The ancient rock walls of Black Canyon tower above as we begin our 160-kilometre adventure. The dry desert climate and the clear blue waters of the Thompson are the perfect companions on the first day of this expedition.Challenge the rapids with our paddle rafts or lounge about on our larger power rafts and enjoy a day of whitewater and frequent sightings of osprey, eagles and Big-horn Sheep. You will encounter the power of Devil's Gorge, Cutting Board, the Cauldron, Jaws and more. Choose either paddle or power for over 40 km of fun.
As we change rivers, the blue waters of the Thompson mix with the silt-laden waters of the mighty Fraser just above the canyon. With rapids more powerful than the Colorado River we board larger motor rafts called j-rigs for the remainder of the trip.
|
2008 Dates:
|
July 24-26, Aug 7-9, Aug 28-31. Additional dates are available for groups. |
|
Meet:
|
Yale base at 8 AM on Day 1, returning around 4 PM on Day 3 |
|
Cost:
|
$490 + GST (5% tax and 3% land use tax.) |
| Click here for complete expedition details. |
We move from dry sage-covered hills and white limestone cliffs, to lush conifer forests and moss-covered granite banks carved by the force of this free flowing river.
