Smoky Mountains River Rafting Tips for Beginners

Posted by dynamohi on November 13th, 2015

White water rafting can be the most thrilling experience of your life, especially if it’s your first trip ever. You can choose to enjoy the trip with your family or a group of friends. Going through the turns of the river is going to be a remarkable experience.

But before you start packing your bags to leave for the trip, there’s a couple of things you may want to consider when it comes to white water rafting.

Dress appropriately for the trip

What you choose to wear can really affect your trip because it will determine your level of comfort. When going white water rafting, the best clothes are water-resistant, warm and comfortable. Also get some comfortable water-resistant shoes that you can walk in without getting blisters. Sandals can easily come off unless you get the ones that have straps on them to make sure they don’t come off.

Don’t skimp of sunscreen

Make sure you put on enough water-proof sunscreen when going for Smoky Mountains river rafting regardless of the weather. The last thing you want is to experience sunburn on your trip. You’ll be out in the sun for a long time so it’s wise to protect your skin always.

Learn to relax

Expect a bumpy ride full of rapid waves and just relax and enjoy yourself. It’s very unlikely for the water to be calm all the way but there’s really no reason to panic, you’ll need to trust your guide. Your guide is there to ensure that your trip is safe and successful so listen and learn from him/her about white water rafting and the history of the area.

Check the weather before you go on the trip

It’s very important to know what the weather is going to be like before you go out rafting that day. It will guide you on what clothes to wear and the kind of experience you should expect on your trip.

Know what you can handle

The type of white water rafting that is most suitable for you will depend on your level of rafting experience. There are certain areas of the river that are great for all ages and thus ideal for a family trip. But if you are travelling with a group that is slightly older then you’d want a more thrilling experience in the rapids. Research about the different trips available and find out what is most suitable for you before you go. White water rafting is one of the more exciting Gatlinburg attractions, you just can’t afford to miss out on.