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Tour West Tour West offers River Rafting trips through the Grand Canyon, Cataract Canyon, and the Main Salmon

Sometimes the best moments are the ones that make you stop, take a breath, and just jump in. Standing at Elves Chasm in ...
09/18/2026

Sometimes the best moments are the ones that make you stop, take a breath, and just jump in.

Standing at Elves Chasm in the Grand Canyon, surrounded by red rock, rushing water, and people who are up for a little adventure—you remember how good it feels to simply be outside and enjoy the moment.

Leave the screens behind. Get in the water. Laugh a little louder. Try something new. Make the memories you’ll still be talking about years from now.

Life is meant to be lived outside.

09/17/2026

Not everyone gets the opportunity to step away from life for nearly two weeks. But for those who can, imagine what those days could hold: twelve sunrises, twelve evenings beneath canyon walls, miles of river, unforgettable rapids and enough time to explore places most people will never see. Limited spots.
pc: Bruce Lesser

Sometimes the best memories are made when we simply get outside and spend time together. A little sunshine, a little wat...
09/17/2026

Sometimes the best memories are made when we simply get outside and spend time together.

A little sunshine, a little water, a little adventure—and the people you love most by your side. In a world full of busy schedules and screens, there is something special about slowing down, exploring, laughing, and making memories as a family.

More family time. More outside time. More memories

09/16/2026

Tour West-Main Salmon
First, you drive until there’s nowhere left to drive.

Then things get interesting.

You load the boats, push off from shore, and for the next 87 miles, there’s no highway running beside you.

The river is the highway.

You’ll float through deep canyon country, past historic sites and places where people once built remarkably isolated lives.

No interstate.

No traffic lights.

No quick run back to town.

Just rapids, beaches, mountains, stories—and the same river corridor people have traveled for generations.
pc: Julie Wright, Rebecca

When you’re determined to get ALL your gear down to the boat in one trip…Why make two trips when you can simply become t...
09/14/2026

When you’re determined to get ALL your gear down to the boat in one trip…

Why make two trips when you can simply become the pack mule?

Dry bags? Check.
River gear? Check.
Everything you possibly own? Check.

Our only criticism: Your life jacket isn’t buckled.

10/10 for commitment to the “one trip or die trying” philosophy!

09/13/2026

Apparently “pack for the Grand Canyon” was open to interpretation.
Most people brought river clothes. One guy brought full John Wesley Powell energy. Beard? Handled. Memos? Sent.
Fellow expedition members? Mostly informed. There may not be a dress code, but we fully support anyone committed enough to turn their rafting vacation into an expedition. pc: Ryan Archabold, Adrien Lefler

09/12/2026

If watching this makes you think, “Next summer, that needs to be me,” listen to that feeling. 2027 trips are already booking, and popular dates are filling.
Pick your river, grab your people, and give yourself something incredible to look forward to. pc: Jody Hobson

09/10/2026

Remember when you were younger and thought spending 12 days rafting through the Grand Canyon sounded like the greatest adventure imaginable? It still is. The difference is—you can actually do it now. August has already filled, and our June departure has just 8 spaces remaining. These trips can book years in advance. Don’t keep saving this one for someday.
pc: Amanda Moore/Adam Schallau Photo Trip

09/10/2026

Cataract Canyon starts quietly.
You float down the Colorado River surrounded by the massive red walls of Canyonlands National Park. There’s time to relax, watch the scenery change, hear stories from the river, and look up at some of the darkest night skies anywhere.
And then the river changes.
The walls tighten. The sound gets louder. And Cataract Canyon reminds you why its whitewater is legendary.
It’s peaceful, wild, beautiful and completely unpredictable—all in one trip.
pc: Quin Hall

Proud of Our Guides! We couldn’t be prouder of our guides Joe Swartz and Emma Harding, who were recently awarded scholar...
09/09/2026

Proud of Our Guides!

We couldn’t be prouder of our guides Joe Swartz and Emma Harding, who were recently awarded scholarships from the Whale Foundation!

Our guides spend their summers sharing their love of the river and the outdoors with our guests, and we love seeing them continue to grow and pursue their educational goals beyond the river.

Joe is pursuing a B.S. in Geology at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

Emma is pursuing two bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations, with an emphasis on supply chain and healthcare.

We’re excited to cheer them both on as they continue their education and work toward their goals!

A huge THANK YOU to the Whale Foundation for supporting these incredible young people and investing in their futures.

Want to help the next generation of river guides and outdoor professionals? Consider donating to the Whale Foundation. Every contribution helps provide opportunities like these.

We’re so proud of you, Joe and Emma! Keep learning, keep exploring, and keep chasing those dreams!

📷 provided by Joe & Emma

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506 N 900 E
Orem, UT
84097

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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