About Alpine Rafting
Alpine Rafting is one of Golden's longest-established whitewater companies, guiding guests down the Kicking Horse River since 1984. Operating from a dedicated riverside base at the Donald exit on the Trans-Canada Highway, the company has built its reputation on approachable, well-organised trips that introduce thousands of visitors a year to the thrill of Rocky Mountain whitewater.
The trip lineup is built around three core experiences: the family-friendly "Sunny Side Up" float for ages five and up, the half-day "Whitewater Express" packed with rapids, and the full-day "Whitewater Discovery" that runs the river's biggest Class IV water and finishes with a riverside barbecue. Raft-and-camp packages pair a day on the water with complimentary riverside camping, and all trips come fully outfitted with wetsuits, booties, splash jackets, helmets and professional guides.
Alpine Rafting's strength is its balance of accessibility and excitement — gentle enough for nervous first-timers and young families, yet capable of delivering genuine big-water adventure on the same river. Decades of guiding experience, a convenient highway-side location twenty minutes from Golden, and a friendly, safety-first culture make it a popular choice for groups and families exploring the Kicking Horse Valley.
