Besides these rafting trips for students, seniors, local groups, and tourists, Redwoods and Rivers has several schools, and specialty trips offered only to special groups. Each year Redwoods and Rivers provide river trips at cost for Youth at Risk, Developmentally Disabled, Physically Challenged and other Special Populations. It is our belief as a family and as a company that no one shall be denied because of their economic situation. Training includes learning how to read whitewater, boat control, group facilitation, food preparation and presentation, no trace camping, swift water rescue and river safety. It is a total challenge that will change your life.
Students describe the experience as some of the most demanding, and best days of their life.
We have had people come back a second time just because they learned so much about themselves and the River, and had so much fun doing it. This program combines overnight rafting and a ropes challenge course, with facilitated group activities to help guide domestic violence survivors towards a greater sense of self-esteem and courage. Redwoods and Rivers Rafting is proud of the fact that it uses the highest quality river equipment available including rafts made locally by WING Inflatables of Arcata. They are also one of the only River companies offering vegetarian and vegan menu options to their guest. The pumpkins were delivered to both St. Joseph and General Hospitals where they were enjoyed by all of the patients and staff.