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2023 Kern River Rafting Risk Reduction Plan 1. Every guide on our staff has a minimum of 2 years of river guiding experience During high water seasons, it is crucial… Read more »
How Sierra South will manage the high water Kern River Rafting season
Category: Kern River Rafting
2023 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – Biggest Snowpack on Record 429% of normal The HISTORIC 2022-23 winter has unleashed record-breaking amounts of snow in the Sierra Nevada. The first snowfall of… Read more »
High Water Protocol
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2022-23 California Winter Update #2
Kern River Snowpack At Highest Levels Since 1983 Atmospheric River after Atmospheric River have been pounding California over the last three weeks and has given the state the largest start… Read more »
2022-23 California Winter Update #1
Kern River Snowpack Update October 1st marks the beginning of the “water year” in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Water year is a term used in hydrology to describe a… Read more »
What to bring for two-day overnight rafting tours
Depending on which overnight trip you’re on, the packing list might vary a bit, but the basics remain the same. Just keep in mind that if you are on the… Read more »
Top 3 reasons to go rafting (To Improve Your Health)
From research to experience, we know that spending time in nature is good for both your mental and physical well-being and can drastically improve your health. “For health care providers,… Read more »
2022 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – 30% of normal The Winter of 2021-22 is best defined by the word extreme. California saw record-breaking precipitation and snowfall in the months of October… Read more »
California Winter Update
Record Breaking Snowfall Pounds the Sierra Nevada After a very large atmospheric river unleased copious amounts of rain on California during the month of October we proceeded to have one… Read more »
4 Outdoor Activities to do Near Los Angeles this Summer
Summer break is just around the corner and it’s time to get out of the house! If you’re looking for outdoor adventures in Southern California — we might be a… Read more »
Waterproof Photography Tips
Maybe it was the dog water. Maybe it was the toilet bowl. Maybe you were too careless (or carefree) out on the water and made an unintentional sacrifice to the… Read more »
2021 Kern River Rafting Season Preview
State of the Snowpack – 24% of Normal The winter of 2020-2021 overall has been mild, with below-average snowfall. The Southern Sierra Nevada saw meager snowfall amounts through the early… Read more »
3 Best Spring Time Rafting Trips on the Kern River
Early Season Rafting Trips As the final days of Winter are upon us and warmer days are approaching, we are gearing up for the 2021 Kern River Rafting season. Early… Read more »
4 Family Friendly Kern River Rafting Tours
“Is the river safe for my family?” is a question that we get asked often. The answer is yes, but let’s talk about it a bit more. The Kern River… Read more »
For the Love of Snow
The soft stillness of snowfall, the gentle pitter-patter of rain, the excitement of the rising river. This past week’s weather has me thinking about how weather always seems to excite… Read more »
California’s Best Whitewater Rafting Destinations
California Rafting The state of California is an outdoor recreation wonderland. From the beach to the mountains California truly has it all. Surprisingly, most people do not know that the… Read more »
A look back at our 2020 season
2020 Season Recap… What a year As the end of an unprecedented year for all of humanity is approaching, we are taking the time to look back on our year… Read more »
How kids can have fun and be safe on the Kern River
A great piece written by Steve Merrow on what the Kern River means to him.
Why Rafting the Forks of the Kern Should Be Your Next Adventure
Forks of the Kern Rafting If you are like our staff at Sierra South then you are always dreaming of or planning your next big adventure. Many of us look… Read more »
The History of Kern River Rafting
40+ Years Of Kern River Rafting History In 2020, top raft guides have the experience, skill, and technology to successfully tackle every section of the Wild and Scenic Kern River…. Read more »