Whitewater Connection

I was in a vehicle behind Whitewater Connection bus and it was emitting a lot of filthy diesel smoke. Not only that, the driver was not pulling over to let the line of cars behind it go ahead even when there were many big and wide pullovers. I won't go rafting with them nor recommend them to my friends. Picture was taken July 25, 9am towards Chili Bar put-in. Their drivers consistently lacking driving etiquette that I decided to post this review.

Our guide was cool name Jeremy! My first time going with White water connection and they were pretty alright as to the guide. I was observing at other guide within our 4 group because its all about them that makes your rafting trip fun and adventure. And I think my crew boat got the cooliest fun one JEREMY!! He was really down to earth and interacted with his team all at the same time having to take his job very serious. He gather all our boat to splash some people on the side of the bank hahaha He was awesome! So sorrty didn't have no cash on hand to tip:(Raft on the middle fork, been on it couple times now and it always enjoyable but for sure a new route would be nice next time. Quite downtime stream, 3-4 big rapid. Happen to fall out at the last big rapid hahaaa...

Had an absolute blast with Whitewater Connection for our trip down the South Fork!Parking is $2 for the day, cash only. Drive straight until you see someone who will take the cash and point you to where you should park.The day started out with lunch, which was burgers and hot dogs cooked backyard barbecue style. Other toppings were provided, and I thought it tasted simple but great! (Was expecting plain old possibly stale sandwiches.)We were scheduled to embark at 12:15, but due to CHP closing the bus route, many guides from the last trip were not able to make it back on time. I didn't have my phone or watch on me, but I think we ended up leaving around 1:00. Ann kept us updated the entire time, while scrambling to make the best out of a messy situation.Our boat guide was Gonzo, and he did a fantastic job! The entire trip was fun, and he would often advise us when we could go out into the water for a swim, or sit at the front edge of the raft at a rapid to get the full experience (some rapids are more shallow, for example, so sitting there can result in falling out of the raft and cutting yourself on rocks). Very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.Total trip time on the river was 3 hours, 45 minutes, plus about a 15~20 minutes ride down to the buses (a boat is pulling you along, so you can sit/lay in your boat and relax). Then about a 25 minute bus ride back to the parking spot.On the bus ride back, one of the tires fell off. Ann told us that they just changed the wheels the week before (in a lighthearted manner)! We ended up stranded for about 30 minutes, but Ann again patiently went about finding a solution. A kind lady drove a back-up bus to come pick us up, and she and Ann kept us entertained and engaged with facts and jokes the entire time!Overall, the transportation on this day was not in our favor. It was not Whitewater Connection's fault at all! However, Ann decided that since we had been through so many delays that day, all of the groups on this trip would get free photos. I thought it was an extremely kind gesture! Her demeanor and attitude in the face of issues tells a lot about how much she cares about her clients. We ended up receiving a link to download the photos the same day, despite having such a long day.Overall, I would highly recommend a trip with Whitewater Connection. The customer service does not fail to impress, and the guides are all knowledgeable and have the right personality to make the trip fun! Shout out to Ann and Gonzo (and the kind lady who drove the back-up bus...my memory is failing me here) - cheers!BRING / DO NOT BRING:- Lots of sunscreen- Water shoes (they also sell some for $15 at the site, which is reasonable) with socks- Tennis shoes w/o socks worked perfectly for me as well- No shirt (guys) - I had no issues with the life jacket scratching me!- Cheap sunglasses (so you don't have to be afraid of doing the fun parts!)- Bathing suit for guys, probably shorts for girls- Change of clothes, or at least shoes for the drive back home

This was a great day! Yuri our guide was fantastic The Middle Fork was a blastHighly recommend WWC

Had a freaking blast today with my daughter.. The guide we had was amazing as well.. Very knowledgeable about the river.. A plus for me was that the guide was checking on my daughter through out the trip to make sure she was doing ok.. Booked the chili bar trip, by the end of summer we are going back for the full day trip!! I highly recommend this company!!

I took my 17 year old grandson, and severely autistic son Marshall on the South fork ride two days ago. Marshall can't swim, and is medically fragile. Our guide Mike brought Marshall a warm fleece jacket to help make him more comfortable when we stopped for lunch midway through our 25 mile excursion. There was much more white water and turbulence this year after the heavy snow melt run off... and I was apprehensive for my disabled son. Our guide Mike, was a devout and highly experienced rafting guide who put everyone at ease. We made it through the wildest rapids with his direction with ease.... even Marshall had a wonderful time. Kudos to this selfless man, for making this event such a wonderfully unforgettable day for us all.

This company has made my family and I love rafting. Our guide, Dee, was so friendly and knowledgeable. They have to talk safety in case anyone falls out, but we didn't have any problems. The water was very high because of all the rain and snow melt we've had, and also very cold. She told us normally guests can swim for about a mile on the river, but it was too fast when we went. It's refreshing to meet someone who is so passionate about what they do, and I would go so far as to say that I was inspired by this visit. We used a Groupon, so the prices were really reasonable. Bring cash for the gift shop! If you plan on purchasing photos, that saves you $10.

This trip was AWESOMEE!! Totally worth the 3-hr drive to the starting point of the Middle Fork. Our tour guides, Tom and Austin, were two of the most animated and angelic charm-sters; dare-devils (but with precaution) as we had hoped for. They helped run us alongside rocks, steer into deep dips and propel from quick currents (this was a good thing because our trip was never boring). They shared in our jokes and participated in our wonky rituals. I didn't want to leave :(Scheduling was easily completed through phone. Their website has links to all-you-need to pack for your trip. They are quick and prompt in their responses.Lunch was a deli-style buffet, make your own wrap, with jugs of lemonade/water, cookies, pita chips. Delicious meal to have while surrounded by the Tahoe National Forests, little of which is populated with civilians. Bathrooms were upgraded (in my book) porter-potties. Trail mix while we took a break from the Class 3-4's and drifted through the pools. They definitely took care of our bellies and the men when they get grumpy from having empty stomachs ;). They taught us how about the 2 must-do's for water safety and all the necessities for a safe ride in a timely but thorough manner before and while on the raft. They proved to us that they know their stuff.I definitely appreciate their work, and their love for this rafting community truly shines. Thank you LivingSocial for providing this deal with WhiteWater Connections. They certainly made this trip a fond memory :)

I cannot say enough about the thrill of this trip! It was a family/couples trip so we bonded, we teamed up, we kept each other safe, we laughed, we smiled consistently, and the entire day was a hit! We rafted 14 miles of the middle fork American river and our guide was fantastic! I wish I could remember his name, I called him Chief and he was from Argentina. He was exceptional, he guided us down safely and told us clear directions to navigate the waters. The guides also provided a delicious lunch, which was a spread of ingredients to build a yummy wrap! We had so much fun and I highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to team build, or just get out and have an extreme adventure! Thank you white water connections!! That will forever be a day to remember, and thank you to our guide for keeping us all in the boat the entire way down!!!

We had a great experience. Our guide was Anne. She made it really fun and pointed out so many points of interest along the way. I definitely would use these guys again!!!