Frequently Asked Questions

Come prepared with a swimsuit and sunshirt and/or shorts and river sandals with a heel strap or other footwear you don’t mind getting wet. For cooler days, it’s a good idea to bring some extra layers, but be sure to avoid cotton as it will keep you cold and wet. Long shirts can help with chafing while tubing if you have shorter arms. We have modern and comfortable equipment (wetsuits, river shoes, and Floating Dry Bags for phones and cameras) that are available for a small charge.

All of our guests are fitted with Coast Guard approved Type III or V life jackets that are designed to keep you afloat in the event that you find yourself in the river. However, swimmers are more comfortable in the water and having this skill greatly increases your ability to get out of the river if you find yourself in the water. Therefore, all tubers must need to know how to swim well and rafters and kayakers should be able to get to shore or back to the boat without assistance. All rafters, tubers and kayakers must be willing and able to participate in their own self-rescue. To minimize chance of going in the water we recommend our guided rafting Provo or Weber trips.

All river equipment is inflatable custom-made with high quality PVC/Urethane fabric or Hypalon Rubber. The main difference between these water craft are how many people fit in each one.

Rafts come in many sizes, small rafts hold a minimum of 3 guests, and larger ones hold up to 10 guests and we provide 5′ paddles to steer and maneuver. With a guide he will do most of the steering with a frame and oars on the stern of the boat.

Inflatable Kayaks (also known as duckies) hold one or two guests and use a double bladed kayak paddle.

Tubes are for one guest (no lap sitting) and hands or small 3′ paddles (optional) and even feet are used to steer

Double tubes can hold two guests and a small bag or mini cooler. We can also strap two single tubes together to make a double or strap a cooler tube to a regular tube for an additional cost.

The Provo river flow is controlled by a large reservoir. The flow in the summertime varies very little if Utah experiences a below average snowpack. Float times may only fluctuate 10-15 minutes from May to Sept.

During a big snow year, the Provo River flow may double in speed and river height in late May and June. The water usually returns to its regular constant flow by late June or early July.  

The water temperature in the Provo River can fluctuate from the 40’s to 60’s depending on water flow, lake levels, and time of the summer. May is usually the coldest and Mid-July and August the warmest.

The Provo River is usually rated I-II and is dam controlled and consistent throughout the summer and into the fall

The Weber river has a shorter season than the Provo with consistent flows June through late August – Class I-III depending on the dam release.

Rapids are rated on a scale from Class I through Class VI and are as follows:

Class I (Novice):

• Moving water with riffles and small waves.
• Few obstructions, all obvious and easily missed with little training.
• Risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy.

Class II (Beginner):

• Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting.
• Occasional maneuvering may be required, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily missed.
• Swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance, while helpful, is seldom needed.

Class III (Intermediate):

• Rapids with moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid.
• Complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges or obstacles are often required; large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided.
• Strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found. Injuries while swimming are rare; self-rescue can be easy but group assistance may be required to avoid long swims.

If your phone or camera is not waterproof, we do not recommend bringing it on the trip unless you bring or purchase a waterproof camera pouch or dry bag (purchase online with booking or at our office) If you go on a guided rafting trip there is very little chance of it getting wet, so even a water resistant phone or camera is generally fine. There are plenty of opportunities for great pictures on our adventures.

Weather is Utah is generally very pleasant and sunny. Our trips leave as scheduled, rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather conditions, we do reserve the right to alter your trip and may provide refunds or store credit. Most of Utah summer rain comes sparsely in late July and August as fast moving afternoon showers. These are rare events and most summers we don’t have to cancel any trips because of extreme weather. We will update you through a text message if we are unable to accommodate your trip or need to cancel or reschedule. 

Most of the summer the river flow is constant and controlled by the dam release. Please feel free to chat with us online or you can see river flow at the following address:

Deer Creek Data