by Aimee Backus | Apr 1, 2026 | Grand Canyon Adventures, About Hatch River Expeditions, Rafting Expeditions
It’s April and Your Grand Canyon River Trip is This Summer! What should you be doing to prepare? So you booked a Grand Canyon river trip with Hatch River Expeditions, how should you make sure you’re ready for your adventure? On the Hatch Side of...
by Aimee Backus | Mar 18, 2026 | Tips Tricks and Info on Colorado River Rafting
Conditioning Activities to Physically Prepare for Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Rafting in the Grand Canyon with Hatch is an active vacation where your participation is an integral part of a smooth and successful trip. We’ll cook your meals, but you’ll...
by Aimee Backus | Feb 25, 2026 | Stories From The River, About Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Expeditions of the Past
So why is it called Whale Foundation? No, there are no whales in Grand Canyon Whale was the nickname of Curtis Hansen – a legendary river guide in his own right and a friend to all in the river rafting community. A boatman for Hatch starting in the late...
by Aimee Backus | Feb 11, 2026 | About Grand Canyon
The GRAND Geology in Grand Canyon There are countless reasons to take a Colorado River rafting trip; the amazing geology in Grand Canyon is only one of them. The Colorado River cuts through an uplifted portion of the Colorado Plateau, giving those who...
by Aimee Backus | Apr 16, 2024 | About Grand Canyon, About Hatch River Expeditions
Staying Safe around Snakes, Scorpions, and Other River Slitherers and Skitterers The thought of a potential close encounter with a snake, scorpion, or other creatures generally deemed sort of “creepy” on the river can be an uncomfortable one, especially for...
