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Extreme Stoke? More like Extremely Soaked!

Transition times can be hard. Winter to Spring, Spring to Summer, pants to shorts. One thing that shouldn’t be hard is choosing to have an awesome time! With the Classic Extreme wrapping up, the Chilliwack Canyon is opening and getting ready to play! Break out those shorts, slap on some sunscreen and get ready…

Chilliwack Canyon season is sneaking up!

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June 2, 2018 PM Canyon

 

But what is Chilliwack Canyon season? And how is it different from Classic Extreme?

Good question.

 

 

 

The Classic Extreme is our extreme high water option. Early season, as the snow melts and the water level rises, the Chilliwack Classic fills with huge waves and fast water. The first time down, everyone gets used to paddling and getting wet… AND THEN… a second, optional lap of the last 4-km of continuous class 3 and 4 is offered for those keen and stoked. On this lap, we go full send and hit things hard- where “extreme” earns its name.

The stoke from Classic Extreme  is high and that definitely doesn’t go away on the Chilliwack Canyon trip!

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June 1 PM Classic Extreme

 

As the river transitions away from flood levels to more sane water levels, we take the rafts down a completely different section of the Chilliwack river. The Chilliwack Canyon is 14 kilometers of continuous class 3-4 whitewater above the Chilliwack Classic. Like all great things, the Chilliwack Canyon can’t stay open all year. This prime extreme rafting trip is open during medium water flows and is sure to get you dreaming of being raft guide (one of us, one of us…).

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June 2 Pm Canyon

Like we said, transitions are tough and the river has a mind of its own. Some days the water is screaming Classic Extreme, other days it rumbles Chilliwack Canyon. To make the transition from one season to the next easier, throw on your zip-off pants and get stoked for a good time. There is only one season – the extremely soaked season!

 

Let’s Go Rafting

They said it would be fun. 🙂

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Trip Sampler 2017

This Trip Sampler shows authentic adventures on the Chilliwack River at different times of the year. We are unique in that we are open year round and raft during a large variety of water levels. This allows us to have four diverse trips to offer;

  1. Chilliwack Classic
  2. Chilliwack Classic Extreme
  3. Chilliwack Canyon
  4. Chilliwack Inflatable Kayak .

The following pictures and videos were captured between April and September 2016.

 

 

April and May

In 2016, we hosted the Chilliwack Classic, the Chilliwack Canyon and the Chilliwack Classic Extreme trips during April and May. The water level fluctuates up and down until the end of May. Then the Chilliwack Canyon is likely to close due to high water and the Chilliwack Classic Extreme usually opens up. The Chilliwack Classic is open throughout April and May and can be modified for nervous guests to miss the extreme rapids at high water flows. No terror, but boredom is not an option here.

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Chilliwack Classic Extreme on April 23, 2016

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Chilliwack Classic Extreme on May 7, 2016

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Chilliwack Canyon on May 14, 2016

Video from May 24 to 30, 2016

 

June

In June, the sun starts to shine more strongly and there is typically consistent high water levels. The Classic becomes swollen with snow melt and the Classic Extreme is in full swing. The Canyon will open up at medium water flows.

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Chilliwack Canyon on June 10, 2016 – rare for this time of year!

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Chilliwack Classic on June 11, 2016

 

Video from June 7 to 12, 2016

 

July

The smaller rafts are brought out and weekend camping at the raft ranch is getting busier. There are music nights, Chilliwack Canyon raft trips, and sunny Chilliwack Classic trips at medium water levels.

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July 28, 2016: the Classic is a great time for families and first timers! 

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Fun in full wetsuits on the Chilliwack Classic on July 3, 2016

 

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Chilliwack Canyon on July 9, 2016 in a little sport raft “no fear”.

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July 16, 2016: Chilliwack Canyon Airtime

Video from July 19 to 25, 2016

 

August

Early August offers excellent Chilliwack Canyon and Chilliwack Classic Trips. As the water becomes lower and friendlier, we bring out the Inflatable Kayak Tour to replace the Canyon.

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August 18, 2016: Team-building in the inflatable kayaks!

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August 29, 2016: Chilliwack Classic bonding time!

Video from August, 2016

 

Booking Your Trip

Find a date on the calendar below, then book online, email chilliwackriverrafting@gmail.com, or call 1-800-410-7238. Summer Saturdays sell out, so make sure to reserve your seat in advance. 🙂

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See you on the river.

Welcome to Chilliwack River Rafting’s 2015 Season!

Rafters and kayakers are a different breed of humans. They live in the moment, work hard/play hard and love having a good time. When a raft resort is established for over 30 years, quirks and various traditions arise. In honor of Chilliwack River Rafting’s 20th year commercially rafting on the Chilliwack, here’s a list of 20 reasons why we love sharing our wacky lifestyle with everyone.

  1. Listening to the river 24/7! It is next to us when we’re working, eating and sleeping; we can hear when the water levels rise overnight and when they fall. This relaxing, constant background noise puts us to sleep each night and wakes us up each morning.
  2. The moment when you turn down Chilliwack Lake Road and the air cools, the wind feels fresher and snow capped mountains raise up around you. The hustle and bustle of the city fades away…
  3. Birds cheerfully chirping just before daybreak. They are particularly active in the springtime, when they are attracting mates and getting ready to nest.
  4. Meeting each and every adventure seeker who comes from near and far, looking to try a cool, new experience. You guys are delightful!
  5.  Making people happy, watching them overcoming their fears and learning from one another.
  6. A relaxing, hot wood burning sauna after a satisfying whitewater trip with windows looking out onto the river. It’s such a good way to bond and exchange stories after a trip.
  7. Healthy lunches everyday! Who doesn’t love chilli, cheese and salads?
  8. This is what a day in the office looks like: Chilliwack River Rafting
  9.  Sunny outdoor volleyball games with guests and guides. Sometimes there’s crazy outfits.
  10. Spontaneous group jam sessions where everyone brings an instrument, a drink and laugh! The best part is when your friends surprise you with hidden musical talents.
  11. Saturday theme nights: Dress ups, music, campfires and pancakes the next morning. Party on!
  12.  Woodpeckers rat tat tatting on metal chimneys. They think that they are going to break through the “bark” and eat bugs or build a nest. The racket is unreal.
  13. Having a hiking mecca just up the road from our resort; so many fun outdoorsy trips to do on Chilliwack Lake Road.
  14. Watching fish swim under your boat in October during the salmon run. Schools of fish leap upstream in nearby streams while the surrounding leaves spiral down in the wind.
  15. Rafting in June when the water is pumping, rocking and rolling. The power of the river demands respect.
  16.  Inflatable kayaking in August when the water is warm, friendly and fun.
  17. Living in the moment and being fully present on the river. Nothing else matters except how you work together to maneuver safely.
  18. Sharing the experience with friends; there’s always something interesting to talk about after a trip.
  19. A sense of community and connectedness that comes with the lifestyle. Lifelong friendships spring up here between outdoorsy people from all over the world.
  20. Bottom line: we love our staff and we love our costumers. It is the people who care about a place that make it special.