Zephyr Whitewater Rafting

Founded in 1973, Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions is one of the largest whitewater river rafting outfitters in California. It offers a range of whitewater rafting trips on various Californian rivers, such as the Kings, Tuolumne, Merced and American. The company operates a rafting instruction facility, Whitewater School, which provides training programs in the areas of throw-bag procedures, swiftwater rescue techniques, high-siding, raft-rigging, flipping and unwrapping rafts, and hypothermia prevention and treatment. It provides bailing rafts and bucket and oar boats. The company additionally offers a variety of menu options, including boneless chicken breasts, Caesar salads, salmon filets, Bulgar pilaf, saut ed asparagus and lemon poppy seed cakes. It also provides several beverages, such as beer, soda, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juices and water. The company offers reservation, lodging and camping services. Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions is located in Columbia, Calif.