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Top Questions About River Trips the Hatch Office Regularly Answers
Once you’ve booked this trip of a lifetime, you are bound to have a multitude of questions. For many of our guests, a Grand Canyon rive trip something they have never experienced before, which means they come with questions! We know you have questions about your river...
Influential Women of Grand Canyon History
Let’s take some time to appreciate some of the female influence on the Grand Canyon. Learn about some of the incredible women in Grand Canyon that have left their mark on this amazing place. There are so many amazing stories, but let’s start with one of our favorites,...
Exploring the Great Outdoors Together
The outdoors isn't necessarily a space where everyone feels welcome. So, we wanted to take the time to share some resources that helped us learn how to make the outdoors more welcoming and what organizations you should know about because they are doing amazing work!...
Let’s Talk Tevas & Other River Sandals
Finding the best shoe for the activity you are doing is something we all deal with daily. When it comes to what river sandals to bring on river trips, though, you might not have as easy a time deciding. If you live in Flagstaff, most of us already wear outdoor...
The Whale Foundation – A Resource for Our River Guides
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...
Must Haves for Your First Grand Canyon River Trip
First Grand Canyon River Trip? Here are some items that first-timers have said make the trip that much more enjoyable. First Grand Canyon River Trips can be a lot to take in. The vastness of the canyon is overwhelming in an amazing way. Even without modern technology,...
What Makes a Product “Reef Safe” or Biodegradable?
As you prepare for your trip and double-check the Gear Checklist we provided! You’ll notice we ask you to bring "Reef Safe" sunscreen and biodegradable soaps specifically. No reefs are in Grand Canyon, but many ingredients in sunscreen and soap can be harmful to the...
How Will Drought Impact My River Trip?
There has been a lot of news coverage about the water in the Colorado River recently due to ongoing drought conditions in the Southwestern U.S. Each time the Bureau of Reclamation takes action regarding the water in Colorado River and the system of reservoirs...
Our Guests’ Most Common Complaints Addressed
A backcountry rafting trip is not going to be suited to every type of guest. This means that we do get a few recurring complaints. Fortunately, these are most often minor complaints from otherwise outstanding trip experiences. Still, for guests considering a trip with...
Let’s Talk About Bathrooms On Rafting Trips
Groovers on the River Bathrooms on Grand Canyon river trips It can be an awkward conversation, but if you’ve never been on a Grand Canyon river trip or other similar adventure, you may have NO IDEA how you will use the bathroom on your trip! Since it can be an...