If you’re wondering where to take your family this summer or how to spend your spring break, whitewater rafting can be an ideal vacation that will provide escape and rejuvenation for even the most reluctant adventurers.

Whitewater rafting is also commonly known as river rafting and has gained tremendous popularity over the years, not only in the United States but in various other parts of the world. It’s an exciting outdoor sport and even if you’ve never tried it, there’s no reason beginners can’t enjoy the thrill of river rafting. River rafting is particularly enjoyable when done in groups rather than individually.

River rafting involves rowing boats or rafts (which are inflatable) and steering them down a river through rough water. Rapids are typically rated based on water conditions, ranging from 1 to 5. These grades indicate an increase in intensity and difficulty as the numbers increase. Category 1 rapids are mainly recommended for children and beginners, and those over 5 are dangerous and not intended for leisure rafting.

As rafting has grown in popularity as a recreational activity, there have been some improvements in equipment and there are now several new options available for whitewater rafting. The rafts do not need to be rowed or paddled as motorized rafts are available. Another popular variety of the raft is the hybrid raft consisting of oars and oars. This allows passengers to distribute the tasks of paddling and paddling among themselves.

Rafting is usually supervised by a qualified professional guide and all his instructions must be strictly followed. To prevent any risk, all passengers are required to wear life jackets.