River Ratings, Denali Raft Adventures

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RIVER RATINGS

River difficulty is rated on a scale from Class I (the easiest) to Class VI (the most difficult). For those unfamiliar with this system, a simplified version is in order:

Class I	Still and gently moving water
Class II	Whitewater for the informed novice. Currents, small waves, and obstacles.
Class III	Whitewater for the intermediate boater. Medium-sized waves, fast current, and obstacles that need to be maneuvered around.
Class IV	For the expert boater. Large waves, very fast current and difficult maneuvers.
Class V	Difficult even for expert boaters. Involves scouting, long rapids, extreme turbulence, and perfect boat control.
Class VI	Not navigable, or the most extreme of river running stunts.

So how is it that a first time rafter can go on a raft trip with Class IV expert water? Because you have an experienced guide who can recognize the river's best line and direct the raft through turbulent waters with relative safety, without difficulty.

McKinley Run	Canyon Run	Healy Express	4 Hour Scenic	Full Day
2 Hour Mild Water Class II to III	2 Hour Whitewater Class III to IV	4 Hour Combination Class II to IV Mild & Whitewater	First 4 hours of Full Day Class I to III	8 Hour 2 hours Mild + Healy I to IV Mild & Whitewater
$78.00	$78.00	$108.00	$128.00	$169.00

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