Whitewater Rafting in Grande Cache
Mountain Madness Tours in association with Wild Blue Yonder is excited to introduce you to a relatively tourist free destination just outside the Jasper National Park; Grand Cache. Experience all the mountains without the crowds and go rafting down some spectacular rapids though a 11 km long canyon past the famous Sulphur Gates then on to some hilarious water gun fights as you enter the smoky river.
The Sulphur Run
Day trips from $194 per person. Includes transport from Edmonton and GST
Saturday Trips from $204 per person. Includes Transport from Edmonton and GST.
The Sulphur run is an excellent introduction to white water rafting. This small, winding river is in a deep canyon, has lots of rocks to avoid, and, on an average, has waves two to three feet high to splash through. June is generally high water season, when the waves are the biggest and most challenging!
The Sulphur Run goes down 11 kms of the canyon. The incredible canyon walls also make this trip our most scenic. At the confluence of the Sulphur and Smoky Rivers, we enter the well-known Sulphur Gates. The last half hour, we float down the Smoky River, where we pull out the super-soakers for some epic water fights!
Difficulty level: Beginner/intermediate, Class 2/3.
Ages: High water - ages 12 plus; medium water - ages 9 plus; low water - ages 7plus.
One Day, Two Rivers
Day trips from $236 per person. Includes transport from Edmonton and GST.
Saturday trips from $246 per person. Includes transport from Edmonton and GST.
This trip combines our beginner/intermediate Sulphur Run with our float trip, the Smoky Float. In the morning, you will raft the Sulphur River. As we pass through the cliffs of the Sulphur Gates onto the Smoky River, it’s time to relax and enjoy the mountain view, until lunch. Then it’s back on the Smoky for an hour-long float, with occasional wildlife sightings. The last run of the day is through the BIG Smoky River rapids!
Total river time: 4 hours.
Total trip time: 6.5 hours.
Difficulty level: Beginner/intermediate, Class 2/3.
Ages: High water - ages 12 plus; medium water - ages 9 plus; low water - ages 7 plus.
Trip start times: Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 pm.
2 WILD
Day trips from $267.50 per person . Includes transport from Edmonton and GST.
Saturday trips from $288.50 per person. Includes transport from Edmonton and GST.
If you are looking for the BIG STUFF, but you haven't rafted before, this is your trip. First, on the Sulphur River our guides put you through the paces to make sure you have the right stuff. Then get a shuttle, eat lunch and it’s time to challenge the Creek! Sheep Creek is virtually non-stop and full of ledges, tight squeezes, and big, nasty holes. Be ready to paddle - HARD! Paddling experience, a good fitness level and 18 yrs plus required. Available only in late May, June and early July only.
Class 4 rapids
Check out this video for some Sheep Creek action , rafting provided by Wild Blue Yonder
What to Bring:
- Swimsuit or extra set of underclothes. Shoes that can get wet, stay on your feet, and have grip on the bottom. Old runners or sport-style sandals work the best. No thongs!
- Dry shoes, for after.
- Towel to dry off.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Waterproof cameras are available at the counter.
What We Provide:
- Thermal full-body (sleeveless) wetsuits.
- Neoprene socks to keep your feet warm.
- Wind/water resistant splash jackets.
- High impact ProTech whitewater helmets.
- Wetsuit jacket on cold days.
- Mitts on cold days.
- Splash pants on very cold days.
- White Water Rafting approved PFD's.
- Transportation to and from the river.
Grand Cache has a long list of adventurous activities to offer you, after you finish on the rapids.
For more information on other activities in the surrounding area, check out the Website of Wild Blue Yonder.
River Rat Bash 4th and 5th June 2011
Come celebrate the start of summer and kick start the Whitewater rafting season with a massive event out at Grande Cache.
Its the River Rat Bash hosted by Wild Blue Yonder and Edmonton's K-97 classic rock.
With all the snow we had this winter, the water level is high and by the time this event comes around the rapids will be epic.
Mountain Madness Tours can include transport to the package and get you and up to 9 friends there and back for one great deal.
There are 3 rafting options available:
Regular Rat: $235 per person (Class 3 rapids on the spectacular Sulphur River)
Extreme Rat: $ 314 per person (Class 3 rapids on the Sulphur river to get you warmed up, followed by Class 4 rapids on Sheep Creek)
Sheep Rat: $ 261 per person (Note: Must have rafted before to take on this package, class 4 rapids on Sheep Creek)
All packages include campsite for one night, whitewater rafting, steak BBQ, entertainment and return transport from Edmonton. Prices include GST. If camping isn't your thing, just let us know and we can book a hotel for you instead for an additional cost.
Only 9 seats available and this event will sell out very soon with 250 or so people expected to turn up so get in quick and contact us today !
Please click on the attachments below to find out more about each package.
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| River Rat Bash: Sheep Rat info | [ ] | 679 Kb |
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