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whitewater rafting

British  

noun

  1. the sport of rafting down fast-flowing rivers, esp over rapids

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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For several years, he worked as an outdoor guide, primarily leading whitewater rafting trips at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Boaters say if water diversions were significantly reduced, there could be whitewater rafting on this part of the river for up to two months longer each year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

Here’s what you need to know about whitewater rafting in Washington.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

In her book, Sevigny brings readers along for the whitewater rafting, the near drownings and the gnawing hunger Clover and Jotter experienced on this breathtaking scientific expedition.

From Scientific American • Jun. 5, 2023

Whitewater rafting season: After a winter of heavy rain and snow, the ice is melting in California’s mountains, creating dream conditions for whitewater rafting enthusiasts, The Los Angeles Times reports.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

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