Is Feeling Alive Geared Towards one Type of Church?

Definitely not. The festival is a non-denominational event that celebrates creation in a way that will reach lots of people. We've had many different types of groups attend over the past nine years, including youth groups, grad classes, young adult groups and groups of friends.

When Should I Book?

Space is limited, so if you have a large group please book as early as you can to ensure we can accommodate your whole group. We suggest registering your group by June or July, depending on your group's size.

Is Rafting Safe?

We have the best safety record of all Western Canadian rafting companies; over 200,000 rafters have been safely guided down the Thompson River by Kumsheen. Our river guides are trained in First Aid, River Rescue, and Kumsheen's special procedures and techniques that equal or exceed the former BC Government Regulations.

Which Is Better, Power or Paddle Rafting?

Which style is "better?" Neither - they simply are different. As a general rule we recommend power rafts for most first time river runners on the Thompson. They are our only option for the Fraser and for high water on the Thompson because they provide us with great stability, buoyancy, and maneuverability.

Power Rafting
These are pontoon rafts similar to the kind used on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. They consist of two large inflatable tubes joined together by a flexible metal frame and wooden floor. They are powered by an outboard motor.

For power rafting no experience is necessary and you need not be a swimmer. Your role isn't strenuous but you are required to hang on to a hand line as the raft bucks wildly in the big rapids. A guide controls the raft with an outboard motor (you drift quietly in the calms.) Power rafting is wetter than paddle, and a few rapids can be run more than once.

Paddle Rafting
Paddle rafts are smaller than power rafts and you are required to work as a team in order to negotiate the rapids. Your guide calls paddle instructions and you assist the team by paddling together. The ride is "smoother" compared to power rafting, but generally results in a strong sense of accomplishment.

Swimming ability is essential. We reserve the right to transfer your booking from paddle to power rafting if required because of water conditions.

What Kind of Clothes Should be Worn on the River?

Weather conditions vary greatly from month to month and river attire varies accordingly. Power Rafting: bring a bathing suit, towel, shorts, t-shirt, aqua socks, river sandals or running shoes, wool socks, wool or polypropylene top, long pants and rain gear (we will provide rain coats if you have none).

Paddle Rafting: wear a bathing suit or shorts under the farmer-john wetsuit that we provide. Add low-cut running shoes or river sandals, and on cool days a windbreaker and wind pants. Do not wear cotton on the river.

What Happens if it Rains?

River rafting is fun in any type of weather provided you dress properly. We go rain or shine - you'll get wet either way. Keep in mind the Thompson/Fraser region is semi-arid desert and gets over 325 blue-sky days every year!

What's The Difference Between Kumsheen and Other Rafting Companies?

We run the same stretch of river as other rafting companies but that is where the similarities end. We are world class. From our Rafting Resort that includes a restaurant, beautiful swimming pool and large hot tub, campground, lodge, cabin tent accommodation, beach volleyball courts, to our river operations, we rank with the best in the world.

Even our equipment is the finest on the river. We use 100% self bailing rafts that have been built to our specifications for the Thompson. Our power and paddle rafts have proven themselves time and time again on the big water of the Thompson river. No one compares with our more than 30 years of experience on these rivers. Finally, we've safely shared the Thompson's whitewater with over 200,000 guests. No one comes close.

How Do I Get to Lytton?

If your driving check out our Getting to Kumsheen page. Greyhound Bus Lines has twice daily departures to Lytton. Ask the driver to let you off at the Kumsheen Rafting Resort and you'll arrive at our doorstep.