White Water Rafting New Mexico

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No matter where you're coming from, we make it easy to get involved in white water rafting. New Mexico gem, the Rio Grande, offers lots of options. For example, if you're looking to introduce the youngsters in your family to whitewater rafting in New Mexico, consider the half-day package. They'll love the trip through the peaceful waters of the Orilla Verde Recreation Area and you'll love how easy it is.

Or, if you're looking for a little more action, you can opt for the popular "Race Course," a half-day trip that provides some of the thrill but nothing too "scary." This one is rated Class III on the International Scale for whitewater rafting. New Mexico trips are rated according to difficulty, and this one is considered "Medium."

If what you want is the real thing, look into the Taos Box. Wahoo! This is Class IV whitewater rafting here in New Mexico, and it's an awesome whitewater run you won't forget.

In case you're interested, this scale provides a general way to standardize difficulty and skill required, though it's not linear. In other words, the classes vary depending on the water flow at any given time. Also, it's not a fixed scale. It does give you a basic idea of what to expect in each class, however, and that's useful.

I - small waves, no big obstacles, clear passages
II - clear passages but with moderately difficult passages that require more experience and the right gear
III - many waves and obstacles (rocks are high and/or irregular), including clear but narrow passages and rapids, much higher expertise required
IV - high waves, dangerous rocks, long stretches of rapids, "boiling" eddies, scouting crucial first time out, requires strength and precision for maneuvering and high-caliber equipment
V - Very difficult with violent rapids in long stretches that are almost continuous, major drops and pervasive obstructions, includes a steep gradient; should be only undertaken after whatever study is possible (often difficult to do this) and only with highly experienced persons and the right boat and outfit.
VI - Also referred to with a "U," this level of river passage is considered unrunnable.

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