Veteran Idaho White Water Rafting Outfitter Forecasts Good Year in 2005

Bruce Howard knows white water rafting, especially in the state of Idaho. He has been running Idaho Afloat as one of the states premier rafting operations for 15 years and has seen good times and bad times, he is excited about 2005. The interest really seems to be up from last year and the conditions look like they are going to good" says Howard. We didnt see the numbers last year that we normally do but everything is above normal so far this year". Howard sites a return to normal life from the initial shock of the war in Iraq as the biggest reason for the increased interest in family vacations this year. He also notes that the die-hard white water rafting fans are watching the snow fall through the winter and know that even though there is some mention of drought in the Northwest, the rivers that Idaho Afloat runs are gonna be running good in 2005.

Grangeville, ID (PRWEB) March 21, 2005 -- Howards optimism comes from the response on Idaho Afloats website www.idafloat.com where the traffic has been drastically increasing as folks really start planning their summer vacations, family getaways and adventure trips. It always amazes us how the request for information and bookings go through the roof as soon as the weather starts to warm up around the country" Howard says. The website offers a wealth of information about all aspects of whitewater rafting and answers a vast majority of the frequently asked whitewater rafting questions. From what skill level you might be to what sort of gear you should and shouldnt bring, to great pictures of the amazing scenery you will see on a rafting trip with Idaho Afloat, www.idafloat.com has it all. And a lot of potential rafting clients use it. In the month of March, Howard expects 3,000 to 3,500 different people to check out the info he offers on the site. A lot of folks get on the site and several contact us each day, Jeanne (Howards wife and business partner) and I handle every call and email personally and like it that way. Dealing with people is what we like to do".

As for the river conditions this year Howard is excited. The Snake River through Hells Canyon is drought resistant; it is backed up by three reservoirs and maintains a good river flow all summer long." He goes on to say We have never cancelled a trip due to lack of water, people planning whitewater trips are smart to be concerned about water levels and pre-season snow pack, but it just isnt much of a concern on the rivers we run on". Another thought to consider is that this region gets its best snow fall in March and April each year. Bruce Howard is excited about the increased interest this year; he is excited about good water flow aiding him in providing a great rafting adventure; and he kindly smiles when he reminds you that your cell phone wont work as you are screaming and soaking wet in the middle of the Snake River in Hells Canyon.

Idaho Afloat can be contacted on their website www.idafloat.com or by calling 1-800-700-2414.

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