
River Stories

How Earth River’s Founder Fell into Rafting
Click here to listen to how Eric was introduced to rafting When I was 16, on a cross-country bicycle trip, I rode into the tiny town of Stanley,

The Invention of the safety cataraft
Two of the most significant developments that have made the Futaleufu River accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or whitewater experience, are the establishment of trails and

The History Of Rafting On The Futaleufu
With some trepidation, I watched the original Terminator Rapid video, which marked the end of the first attempt to raft the Futaleufú. Like a giant yellow beach ball,

How Rapids Get Named
The first two paddle rafts dropped over the falls. A few hundred yards upstream, Sam, rowing the baggage boat, watched in utter disbelief as the rafts ahead disappeared