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What to Bring

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In the Van:

  • Shoes- comfortable pair of shoes for the drive up. When we approach the put-in your guide will instruct you switch to your river booties/ shoes.

  • Personal Items- phone, watches, nice jewelry, keys, wallet. You can bring these things in the van if you want (or leave them in YOUR car at the boat yard in Santa Fe) but anything you don't want to get wet or loose forever, keep in the van. The van will be locked and at the take-out so you will have access to all your belongings at the end of your trip.

  • Dry set of clothes- Leave a dry set of clothes in the van. There will be bathrooms/ changing rooms at your river take-out so you can change into comfy clothes for the drive back.

  • Sunscreen- Guests apply sunscreen in the van before hitting the beach. 

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In the Boat

  • River booties/ shoes- must have shoes that will stay secured on your feet and can get wet.

  • Clothes- Comfortable athletic clothes (no cotton and denim) 

  • WATER- Bring your own water container with water. We will also bring a water cooler for refills. 

  • Eye protection- Sunglasses and eyeglasses retainer. We also have cool SFR chums you can purchase at the boat yard.

  • Hat- For the Orilla Verde (float section) or the Rio Chama section, we recommend a sun hat. Racecourse & Taos Box section, if a hat fits comfortably under your helmet you're welcome to wear that.

  • Phone- if you decide to bring your phone (at your own risk) you may bring it with a waterproof case.

  • Positive, adventurous attitudes!

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What SFR Brings:

  • River Booties- At the SFR boat yard, we can provide properly fitted river booties at no extra charge for guests without suitable river shoes.

  • Splash Tops- At the SFR boat yard we have splash tops (not water proof but water resistant) that we can provide guests at no extra charge. 

  • Wet Suites- At the SFR boat yard we have wetsuits for guests during spring, when it's cold, at no extra charge.

  • Helmets- On designated sections where helmets are required, SFR provides helmets for all guests. Your guides have these packed before you arrive and distribute them at the river put-in. 

  • Personal Floatation Device (PFD)- On all sections of every river, SFR provides PFDs for all guests. These are to be worn on the river at all times. Your guides have these packed before you arrive and distributes them at the river put-in. 

  • Paddles- We provide all paddles for guests and distribute them at the river put-in. 

Check out these pictures of boaters wearing proper gear. Notice the sunglasses, no cotton, sun protective tops and bottoms. April-June is cold and we recommend quick dry clothes, splash tops and wetsuits (see what we bring). June-August is typically warm/ hot and we can wear shorts and short sleeves if your skin can handle the NM sun. Shoes that stay on your feet are required on the river at all times. No Crocs, flip flops. 
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