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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:Eric Hertz
  • Post published:April 8, 2025
  • Post category:futalefu-home/Futaleufu-trip/River Stories/River story sticky

How Earth River Expeditions opened the Futaleufú River to raftingEarth River Expeditions completed the first full raft descent of the Futaleufú River in February 1990 and launched the river's first commercial…

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Read more about the article River Dogs

River Dogs

  • Post author:Eric Hertz
  • Post published:July 28, 2025
  • Post category:Futaleufu-trip/River Stories

(The Patagonia rescue that became part of Earth River’s Futaleufú team) There’s something about the first dog that finds you... that lives in your heart forever.     “Wanna dog?”…

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Read more about the article The Invention of the safety cataraft

The Invention of the safety cataraft

  • Post author:Eric Hertz
  • Post published:June 25, 2025
  • Post category:futalefu-home/Futaleufu-trip/River Stories/River story sticky

How a Rescue Innovation Changed Commercial Rafting on the Futaleufú In the early 1990s, commercial rafting on Chile's Futaleufú River was a bit of an experiment. The river was magnificent,…

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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.

Our Trips

  • Futaleufu Rafting Multi Sport Trip (Patagonia)
  • Ventana River, Multi-Day Rafting Trip (Patagonia)
  • Magpie River, Multi-Day Rafting Trip (Québec)
  • Primrose River, Multi-Day Safari Trip (Yukon)
  • Multi-day Hiking Trip (Patagonia)

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180 TOWPATH RD,

ACCORD, NY 12404

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Sector Azul,

Futaleufu 6000851 Chile

info@earthriver.com

845-626-2165

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