How to Become a River Guide
January 14, 2022
Whitewater rafting trips near Los Angeles is available on the Kaweah River for those with previous rafting experience. Trips are available from May thru July (sometimes longer, it depends on the snowmelt). Since rafting in Southern California is limited, many choose to travel to the American River in the Gold Country or some of our rivers near Lake Tahoe or Mt. Shasta/Redding region for more rafting, camping, and wineries.
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Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running white water rafting trips in Northern California & beyond since 1978. The company was originally founded by Dan Buckley, an integral player in the development of white water rafting in California. Dan Buckley’s love to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others lives on with the current owner, Jeremiah Copper.
Tributary continues to be an industry leader in the west coast rafting industry. We offer more rivers than any other outfitter, giving us the ability to accommodate younger kids down to ages 4 (thru our own experience as parents). Our team is one a kind, and everyone in our staff, from guides, to drivers, to the folks answering the phones – we all have a passion for what we do.
The rivers call to us for different reasons, be that extreme white water, fishing, enjoying nature or just experiencing new things & places. There is magic in every river trip. For some, you may first see a bald eagle in flight for the first time, or maybe conquer your first Class 5 rapid. We are here to help you choose your perfect adventure, for any excitement level.
