So why is it called Whale Foundation? No, there are no whales in Grand Canyon Whale was the nickname of Curtis Hansen –...
The Whale Foundation – A Resource for Our River Guides
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Where does the phrase “River Rat” come from?
The Origin of the Term “River Rat” If you’ve spent time around river rafters or river guides, you’ve likely heard the term “river rat” tossed around. But do you know the history behind this vivid slang? The term “river...
Breaking News…. In 1934: The Vernal Express announces Bus Hatch’s Grand Canyon expedition
Breaking News…. In 1934: The Vernal Express announces Bus Hatch’s Grand Canyon Expedition Today, many people have had the extraordinary opportunity to run the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. But it wasn’t always the accessible adventure it is...
The Evolution of Whitewater Lifejackets
The Evolution of Whitewater Lifejackets Today, everyone on a whitewater rafting trip can be seen sporting a lifejacket. All different styles, colors and cuts of life jackets can be seen on the river. But we didn’t always have all these lifejacket options to...
Winter Work: How Hatch Keeps Busy When Summer is Over!
Winter Work: How Hatch Keeps Busy When Summer is Over! We may only run our trips April through September but that doesn’t mean we aren’t working in the off season. When the summer comes to an end we start what we call Winter Work. As soon as the last...