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Sustainable adventures in Scotland
It's been a tough period for most rafting operators. With tight budgets, why would anyone consider limiting their operating model to be more sustainable? We asked Chris Wain (owner operator of Unique Adventure Tours Scotland) how he has made…

Fork It! – California’s best – the South Fork river
The South Fork of the American River offers 21 miles of class III whitewater to enjoy. The heart of this popular river resides in the town of Coloma California. This river was pioneered in the early 1970s by a handful of outfitters looking for…

The Shotover – Queenstown’s majestic whitewater
Situated along the breathtaking shores of Lake Wakatipu on New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is often hailed as the ‘adventure capital of the world’. This incredible tourist mecca offers innumerable adventure experiences to suit…

A California Spring trip? Check out the Kaweah river
Spring time in California is an epic and much anticipated season for rafting. California becomes a Mecca for paddlers from around the world. The free flowing rivers begin to roar and rafting companies start up their operations on California's…

Franklin River – Australia’s hidden gem
Heading to Australia for IRF WRC Pre-Worlds this year or IRF WRC next year? Why not extend your trip to include Tasmania! Tucked away in a quiet corner of Australia is one of the greatest gems of the Australian wilderness The Franklin River.…

The Ubaye – gem of the French Alps
Nestled in the southern alps of France lies the incredible Ubaye Valley and one of France’s premiere rafting destinations. This watershed is famous throughout Europe for its powerful rapids and committing gorges. With its headwaters at…

Report from the first ever IRF GTE Conference
The first ever IRF Guide Training & Education (GTE) Conference for Instructors and Assessors was held from the 19 - 21 April, in the AOS Hostel, in Wildalpen, Austria. The conference participants had the honour of being his first guests.…