FAQ and What to Know
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Yes! During the peak summer months of July and August, we recommend that you reserve as soon as possible so as not to be disappointed. Bookings can be made online using our secure server or by phoning our reservations office at (780) 852-3331 (Toll-Free 1-844-808-7177) using a valid Visa or MasterCard for payment.
Alternatively, you can book in-store at 604 Connaught Dr, Jasper (inside the lobby of the Chaba Theater).
Our cancellation policy requires that you give us at least 48 hours’ / 2 days’ advance notice of cancellation for a complete refund.
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Our trips go rain or shine; you’re going to get wet anyway! Remember that you will be provided with a wet suit and paddle jacket. If it’s cold or you get cold easily, remember to bring extra wool or polypropylene clothing to wear under your suit.
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We provide transportation to and from the river as well as life jackets, wet suits, paddle jackets, booties, paddles and helmets (where necessary). We change into our rafting gear at the rivers’ edge so our guests must wear a bathing suit or shorts under their street clothes. These items are worn under our wetsuits and will get wet. Bring a towel and dry clothes for after the trip. When the weather is rainy or cold we also recommend guests bring additional clothing (wool or polypropylene is best) to wear under their wet suits.
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For paddle rafting, our rafts can accommodate 6 to 10 passengers. Our paddle assist rafts accommodate 6 to 8 passengers.
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More than 90% of our clients are first-time rafters. As long as you weigh at least 90 lbs. (41 kgs.) and are physically active (you have to paddle and help carry the rafts to and from the river), you can take part in our Intermediate trips.
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Rivers and trips are graded on an international scale that ranges from the easiest Class 1 to the near-impossible Class 6. As the numbers get higher the difficulty and excitement increase.
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In both methods, each client uses a paddle to help maneuver the raft down the river. In “paddle” rafting on our Novice, Class 2 trips the guide sits in the rear and uses a paddle to steer the raft through the rapids.
In “paddle assist” rafting the guide uses a unique rear-mounted rowing frame, complete with oars to steer the raft. We use this technique for our Intermediate rivers, graded Class 3 or higher, to allow our guides greater control of the rafts.
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As our employees and management prepared for the 2020 season, we carefully watched the progress of the COVID-19. We closely monitored recommendations for precautionary measures from the World Health Organization, Health Canada, Alberta Health and the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Given the nature of the activity of river trips in wide-open spaces, commercial river outfitter trips can be conducted with rigid protocols to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Public health organizations acknowledge that participating in outdoor activities offers benefits to a participant’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Maligne Rafting Adventures is committed to the ongoing safety of our customers and employees. To reduce the risk of virus transmission, we implemented precautionary measures in all stages of our operation. To ensure the success of these measures, we rely on the full cooperation of customers and employees.
The safety measures we have implemented include:
- We monitor employees’ health.
- We enforce physical distancing.
- PPEs are used where recommended.
- We have reduced the number of touchpoints, and increased cleaning of remaining touchpoints.
- Our employees are trained on enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
- Customers and employees must adhere to our policies and procedures.
A full list of the measures we have implemented is available in the rafting buses. We hope that our environment returns to normal in the not-too-distant future, but for now, these protocols are our new normal.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK PROFESSIONAL RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION COVID-19 BEST PRACTICES