I recently went on a whitewater rafting trip with Jim Thorpe River Adventures and had an absolutely amazing time! The guides were top-notch, especially Grant, Jacki, and the older gentleman who stayed back with us slow boats. They were all incredibly accommodating and took the time to make sure we had a great experience, even though we had 5 small children with us.

The older gentleman, whose name I unfortunately forgot, was so patient and understanding with my kids. He took them out on his kayak a few times and zoomed them around the rafts. They had so much fun! He also made sure they were safe at all times, and gave us very detailed a specific instructions, which I really appreciated. I also peppered him with a few questions he said he hadn't gotten, he answered each so perfectly. He even explained the reasons why each of the 3 straps in the vest are tightened to different degrees. He also gave us a great tour of the river and pointed out all the interesting features.

Jacki was also an inspiration to me and my kids. She shared her story of how she coped with a catastrophic injury and still loves her life and her job. It was really heartwarming to see. She was also a lot of fun and made us all laugh. She handled an awkward question from a 6 yr old with grace, she was excellent.

Grant was exactly what I expected from a whitewater rafting guide: funny, fun, and exceedingly well-qualified. He made sure we were all safe and had a blast. He was on the middle of the pack, and I could see he was working extremely hard to help stuck boats... Not ours tho, we didn't get stuck ;)

I was really impressed with the whole crew at Jim Thorpe River Adventures. They were all so friendly, helpful, and dedicated to creating a perfect customer experience. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a whitewater rafting adventure.

Here are some specific things that the guides did that made me feel so welcome and appreciated:

They took the time to learn our names. They made sure we were all safe, even though we had young children with us. They made us laugh and had a great sense of humor. They were patient and understanding, even when we were getting a little rowdy. They went out of their way to help us have a fun time. I also appreciated the company's commitment to safety. They have a strict safety protocol in place and all of the guides are highly trained. I felt very safe the entire time I was on the river.

I spent the 45 minutes driving home wondering who runs that place, and how they managed to build such a capable, public facing team. Everyone simply seemed so happy to be there, super genuine. Clearly the team is well treated.

Overall, I had an absolutely amazing time on my whitewater rafting trip with Jim Thorpe River Adventures. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a fun and safe adventure.