River Stories | Patagonia, Chile & Canada Rafting Tales

These river stories are real accounts from the water: first descents, safety innovations, and the moments that stay with you long after the trip ends. From Chile’s Futaleufú to Canada’s Magpie and Primrose, these are the tales our guides and founder keep telling.

The History Of Rafting On The Futaleufu

How Earth River Pioneered Commercial Rafting on the Futaleufú

How Earth River’s Founder Fell into Rafting

Eric Hertz’s first river trip

The River Through The Window

Earth River's Discovery of the Rio Ventana, Patagonia’s Hidden Gem

An Impossible River Discovery in 2025

Earth River’s latest rafting discovery

River Dogs

The Patagonia rescue that became part of Earth River’s Futaleufú team

How Rapids Get Named

The naming of the Magpie’s iconic 13-foot falls

The Invention of the safety cataraft

Earth River's Innovation That Changed Safety on the Futaleufu

Big Brains Come in Small Packages

10-year-old Cade Hertz helps protect the Magpie

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