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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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If the commission sets new terms that boost flows, it could open up more of the Kern River’s popular rapids for a longer period each year, bringing a boon to boaters and whitewater rafting businesses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2025

KERNVILLE, Calif. — It started out like a typical whitewater rafting trip on the North Fork of the Kern River.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2025

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

Choose between gentle excursions on tranquil lakes, extended river trips or, for more adventurous travelers, whitewater rafting outings that give your heart rate a ride as well.

From Seattle Times Apr. 24, 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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