We meet at KRC’s Bootleg Basecamp! This is approximately 15 minutes South West of Kimberley, just 4km past the Kimberley Riverside Campground. 1280 St Mary’s Lake Road. Look for the Yellow and Blue Paddle!

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to trip departure to check in and we can get the group organized. There is parking on property. Once everyone has arrived, we will begin our introductions! Please do not arrive before 12:45 PM, as guides are not available to direct your group.

There are no additional fees for equipment. For your maximum comfort and value, KRC provides the following complementary gear:

• Clean, high quality wetsuits
• Neoprene footwear to keep your feet warm!
• Nylon splash jacket
• Helmet
• Lifejacket
  • Neporene gloves and sweaters upon request (for cold days!)

If you don’t have closed toed shoes, we will provide Neoprene booties!

You do not! All valuables and dry clothing will stay on the bus with our driver or in your car. Everything that goes on the river is at risk of getting wet!

Booking Policy

• Full payment is required to book a reservation. We accept cash or major credit cards only.
• We do not hold spots. KRC requires reservations to be paid in full by cash or credit card. A credit card is required for all online and phone bookings, cash is accepted in person at our Kimberley office.
• To qualify for group discount pricing, payment must be collected from group leader and made in one payment
• If guests do not show up for their trip, they will not receive a refund.
• We reserve the right to alter or cancel trips due to extreme conditions or insufficient bookings. Thanks to our high quality wetsuits, jackets, and thermal footwear, trips go rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy:

• No refunds within 48 hours of trip departure
• All cancellations made prior to the 48 hours of departure will be refunded, but are subject to a 5% administration fee

No, KRC does not have an age limit, however restriction for youth are based on the proper fit of our lifejackets.

Here are the basic guidelines per trip; please keep in mind Kootenay Raft Co. reserves the right to alter weight restrictions for safety or other reasons.

• St Mary’s Express; Minimum 50 lbs
• Wilderness Whitewater Express; Minimum 90 lbs
• Inflatable River Kayaking; Minimum 90 lbs

Our trips go rain or shine. Thanks to our high quality wetsuits and other top notch gear, we maximize your comfort no matter what the weather!

River rafting can involve unforseen hazards inherent to river travel. For your safety, we do not advise pregnant persons to join our trips. Please read our assumption of risk document which outlines some of these potential hazards, and be sure call us to discuss your situation if this may be an issue.