Anything you don’t mind getting wet! Swimwear is the best choice, but shorts and t-shirt (or something similar) will do. Avoid cotton if possible as it will keep you colder than synthetic or wool fabrics.

We will provide a neoprene wetsuit, a pair of neoprene boots, and a lifejacket. If the weather calls for it, we may also provide splash jackets, neoprene jackets, fleeces, toques (aka beanies or warm hats), or gloves.

Our meeting location is the RV Parking Lot located next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road). Please note that this is not the parking lot where the public washrooms are located. You must cross over the railway tracks from downtown Jasper.

To get to the RV Parking Lot from downtown Jasper, find the set of traffic lights located at the intersection of Connaught Drive (the main street), and Hazel Avenue. From here, you must cross to the other side of the railway tracks. If there is a train at the crossing, you will not be able to drive across, however there is a pedestrian underpass so it is advised to walk from downtown if possible.

Upon arrival, you will be looking for blue or yellow school buses with rafts on the trailer.

As long as everyone is above the minimum ages, there is no minimum or maximum weight. However, we are required to have all participants wear a neoprene wetsuit. Our sizes go from Kids XS to 4XL. Additionally, these are physical activities; most participants will be required to paddle, and on the Athabasca Falls trip, a 5 minute walk down a trail is necessary to get to the water.

Maximum age? No. Minimum age? Yes.

For the Athabasca Mile 5, the minimum age is 5 years old. For the Athabasca Falls, the minimum age is 6 years old. From many years of experience, we have found that for children younger than 5 years old, the chances of them having an enjoyable experience on Class II water are too low for us to offer it as an option. This is for their enjoyment, and the enjoyment of other guests that may be on your raft. The child certainly doesn’t want to be scared for an hour, and other guests certainly don’t want to hear them crying and/or screaming for an hour.

For the Sunwapta River, there is a minimum age of 12 years old. This minimum age is enforced mainly for safety reasons.

If you pay attention during the Safety Talk which we provide before getting on the water, and follow your guide’s instructions, probably not. Taking into consideration all three of our river trips, about 1 in 2000 people unintentionally end up in the water. However, if you’d like to intentionally end up in the water, we do have swim spots available on our Athabasca River trips.

Disclaimer: We can’t promise anything. Even if you are following all instructions, there is still a chance that you may end up going for a swim. Following instructions, however, does significantly reduce the chances of that happening.

Yes. All participants are required to sign a waiver before getting on the water. We will have digital waivers available upon your arrival at the meeting location. If you would like to preview the waiver, or would prefer to bring a signed paper copy, you may download the waiver.

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours prior to your trip departure time with a 100% refund. Within 48 hours, your trip is 100% non-refundable.

Please note that bookings made through third-party companies may have different cancellation policies associated with them.