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Mariah Wilderness Expeditions - CLOSED
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Two Boy Scout trips on Middle & South Forks

I have taken two Boy Scout troop trips with Mariah, on the Middle and South Forks of the American... read more

Reviewed February 13, 2017
steve811
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San Francisco, California
Highlight of the trip!

As a family ranging in age from 9 to 45 with little or no previous rafting experience, we felt... read more

Reviewed September 10, 2016
Tony B
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Reviewed August 7, 2016 via mobile

What an amazing experience! The family did the two day South Fork on the American while camping overnight at the Mariah site. The rafting was great but the staff from Melinda in the front office to Irish, Will and Iowa as our guides made the whole experience extraordinary. Time on the river was great and Irish was in total control while letting everyone enjoy the trip. Confidence in the boat continued on land as our guides did an amazing job preparing lunch, dinner and breakfast for us. The camp site is right at the half way point so it was very convenient. The campsite had all you need from tents, cots, sleeping bags and other facilities.

I can not overlook Melinda in the front office. She was great in answering questions before we booked and then was on top of our trip until we arrived on property.

The family did not want to leave as we wanted to do the Middle fork which is a great sign. We will be booking with Mariah soon for that trip!

I believe there are over 30 rafting companies to choose from on the river. Mariah should be on your short list.

Date of experience: August 2016
Thank bagtoter
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Reviewed August 5, 2016

I have been on a few whitewater rafting trips before and this was by far the best. We went on a 1/2 day excursion on the American River. Travis was our guide and he was unbelievably great - funny, entertaining & extremely competent. I was very nervous before we left (especially by the end of the required safety talk) but Travis quickly calmed that by expertly navigating us through the course. Everyone in the raft started the trip as strangers and ended as friends. I strongly recommend this excursion and even moreso I recommend Mariah Wilderness Expeditions.

Date of experience: August 2016
Thank chadwell58
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Reviewed August 3, 2016

Went on the 2nd rafting trip in two weeks with Mariah.

The 1st time was organized through work. It was an amazing group offsite event - all the rafts in our HUGE group were able to interact with each other and really enjoy our time as a group. John our raft guide was great! He is a highly skilled and seasoned veteran, helping our group work together to get the best out of our time on the water. Really professional and fun.

My 2nd time with Mariah was today, returning with some friends ending our girls weekend together. Today we had Kiwi Chris, such a brilliant raft guide. Although we were grouped together with another family, Chris really led our group to have such an enjoyable experience. We did a bunch of things to get the best out of each rapid - surfing, spins, raft manoeuvres, different riding positions etc.

Mariah was amazing and will try to ride with them every time we book a trip on the American River.
1. They have awesome guides. It's clear Mariah really treat them well. They are always so happy, make sure we have a great time, super professional and highly skilled. They knew exactly how to navigate each rapid perfectly, of course gauging the skill and interests of each group - making it an all around great day out.
2. Booking was really easy. Melinda guided me perfectly for the experience that would work best for our group on the day. Really helpful and friendly.
3. The American River. Did the South Fork (Gorge and Chili Bar) fabulous class II and III rapids
Can't wait to get try out the Middle Fork next time!

Date of experience: July 2016
Thank Leslie F
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Reviewed July 29, 2016

We had a really great time with our guide John A. I hope you enjoy your free pizza and beer! ❤️, Sassy!

Date of experience: July 2016
Thank Alissa W
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Reviewed July 26, 2016 via mobile

Our family had a fantastic time rafting the American yesterday with Will as our guide.

Water was fun, level 1-3. It was about 100 degrees so it was so refreshing to be on the water.

Our kids are 12 years old and did great. They even cliff dived and floated in the river in spots.

I would definitely go again. We all had a great time.

Date of experience: July 2016
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