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Read more about the article The History Of Rafting On The Futaleufu

The History Of Rafting On The Futaleufu

  • Post author:Krishna Prasad
  • Post published:April 8, 2025
  • Post category:blog

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, one of…

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Read more about the article How Rapids Get Named

How Rapids Get Named

  • Post author:Krishna Prasad
  • Post published:April 8, 2025
  • Post category:blog

In planned confusion my paddleboat dropped over the falls first, with Rich's raft right behind, followed closely by Pete's baggage boat. The second baggage boat, a few hundred yards upstream,…

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Read more about the article The Invention of the safety cataraft

The Invention of the safety cataraft

  • Post author:Krishna Prasad
  • Post published:April 8, 2025
  • Post category:blog

 A Lot Has Changed in the 35 Years Since Earth River Pioneered Rafting On the Futaleufu In the Early 1990s.The two most important developments that have opened the Futaleufu River…

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We are the original outfitter on each of the rivers we run, including the famed futaleufu. Exploration, safety, and a deep commitment to conservation  are the very heart of Earth River.

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ACCORD,NY 12404

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Futaleufu 6000851 Chile

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845-626-216

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