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WATER BY NATURE

Lakewood, Colorado
United States
www.waterbynature.com
Water By Nature - International White Water Rafting Vacations

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  Let's face it, there are many choices today when it comes to going on a whitewater rafting holiday, so why come with us? Well, we are certain that Water By Nature's service, enthusiasm and staff will make your trip a special one, but if you want some more reasons then:
  • Water By Nature runs and operates all its own river journeys.
  • 80% of our clients return for a second trip.
  • The people who own the company run the company. Mush is on your trip because he is a true owner operator and wants to stay in touch with the clients and make sure things go as well as planned.
  • The best in rafting equipment - AVON self bailing rafts, high float buoyancy aids, adjustable helmets and spray jackets for those cooler days. We are always striving to keep at the forefront of rafting technology in order to make everyone's trips that bit more safe and comfortable.
  • The best in camping equipment. As guides who spend months on the river, we like to have our creature comforts and feel you should too. So not only do you enjoy roomy tents, you also bed down on Thermarest mattresses that then convert to camp chairs for around the campfire. Believe us, you will appreciate the difference these things make.
  • Without a doubt we believe in safety kayakers on every trip, no matter what the water level. We feel that they are an integral part of running a safe trip.
  • What you see for the price is what you get. There are no local payments for the rafting trips. Your accommodations are included the night before and the night after and, except for the in town meals, all your food is included.
  • Our prices may seem more reasonable than you would expect, but this does not mean a compromise on quality. Our prices are realistic, without any hidden extras.
  • Our team in the office will have done the trip and therefore can put you on a trip suited to you! We have a number of optional extras that we are very familiar with and we will be delighted to advise you on them to complement your rafting holiday. We really know our destinations.

You get a cool rafting t-shirt!!

Company Background
Water By Nature has been operating for over ten years now and has one of the most experienced whitewater rafting teams in the business with an enviable safety record to match. The company was set up by Hamish McMaster, who wanted to take fellow adventurers to the places he had spent much of the previous decade exploring. Hamish’s passion for whitewater and his love of the beautiful environments in which the company operates is evident in everything that Water By Nature does. This company takes the time to really show you the unique surroundings of all their rafting journeys and continues to pioneer exciting new destinations.

Meet the Team
Each member of the Water By Nature team shares a genuine passion for what they do and every guide has been chosen for their considerable skill, experience and professionalism. Not only are they expert rivermen, they will be sure to look after you to the very highest standards, cooking scrumptious meals and nurturing fantastic team spirit with their individual blend of humor and camaraderie!

Here are just some of the expedition leaders you could meet on your trip:

HAMISH McMASTER (Pictures) - Expedition Leader & Owner of Water By Nature
After 18 years of running rivers across the far-flung corners of the world, Hamish loves nothing more than to get out on trips with his clients. During the past decade, Hamish has secured Water By Nature’s reputation at the very heart of the adventure travel business, ensuring that the company is at the forefront of exploring new and exciting destinations. Hamish is immeasurably proud of his team, who are living their dreams and enjoying a shared philosophy with all who join them.


KORYN GOULD - Expedition Leader

KORYN GOULD - Expedition Leader Koryn is an absolute star. Not only is he a dynamo around the campsite but his river skills are world-class too. Koryn has been with Water By Nature since its infancy and is one of the most regular sights on Water by Nature's worldwide expeditions. Koryn inspires confidence in all his crews and you can be sure he will run the perfect line every time. He has rafted more than 75 rivers in five continents.

MIKE ABBOTT - Expedition Leader & Kayak Instructor

MIKE ABBOTT - Expedition Leader & Kayak Instructor A highly accomplished expedition leader, Mikey has achieved many first descents in India and Tibet including the famous first descent of the Tsangpo featured in Outside Magazine. Mikey runs the company’s New Zealand kayaking trips and is a fantastic confidence builder for all the clients. He has also been involved in the company’s Moroccan exploits and is the ultimate safety kayaker.

STAN RICKETTS - Expedition Leader

STAN RICKETTS - Expedition Leader Stan has some of the best river skills in the world. Originally from South Africa, he learned to raft on the Tugela, Orange and Zambezi rivers. Now a 16-year river veteran, Stan is an exceptional expedition leader and fantastically placed to take the helm in Chile, Nepal and on the Zambezi. He inspires phenomenal confidence in all his crews and remains Water by Nature's most requested river leader. He is a great cook, he has a broad knowledge of flora and fauna and he is a consummate storyteller with some highly entertaining tales of life on the river.

JOSH WATERSON - Expedition Leader

JOSH WATERSON - Expedition Leader Josh has a very impressive list of rivers to his name and spends his year chasing the best whitewater in the world. He has a wonderfully laid back character and is rarely ruffled even in the most challenging situations. Josh’s great sense of humor combined with his Tasmanian roots underlie his enormous experience and astonishing capability as one of Water by Nature's most accomplished river leaders.

ERIN GALEY - International Guide

ERIN GALEY - International Guide Erin is the latest asset ot the team after she guided for Water By Nature on the Grand Canyon two years ago. Full of energy, Erin is a passionate paddler with a wonderfully contagious personality! Her latest ambition to head into the world of American documentary filming is to be realized later this year. The company considers itself very lucky to be able to benefit from her talents on the river and behind the camera.


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