Thanks for a great 2024 season! See you in 2025!

A Dave Hansen Whitewater raft full of guests paddle towards a whitewater rapid on the Snake River.

Meet our Local Guides

Born and raised in Jackson, we love our local guides! They’ve been in the Snake River since before they could walk and we are psyched to have them work right here with us. Thanks to all of our local guides...

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Our Guide Hall of Fame

Once a DHWW guide, always a DHWW guide. But there comes a day when the river takes one of our beloved guides onto their next life adventure. Where are our retired guides now? Hop over to our Hall of Fame...

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High Water Heyday Contest 2022

After a wet spring, we are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 High Water Heyday Contest. This year’s contest received over 915 entries from boaters hoping to score the grand prize, a NRS Star Outlaw 140 self-bailing raft....

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Our Wall is Wild

Our Wall is Wild We are excited to show off our new mural on the backside of our downtown Jackson office, painted by the talented Kika Macfarlane. JH Public Art’s annual WildWalls event transformed our blank building exterior into an open-air...

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Yellowstone Flood Update

Yellowstone Flood Update Howdy, y’all. As you can imagine, we are getting flooded (pun intended) with questions and inquiries about how the Yellowstone flood has affected the Snake River, the Jackson Hole area, and our rafting operations. Our hearts go...

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Meet Brian, DHWW Guide!

Meet Brian! A lifelong local to Jackson Hole, Brian started working for Dave Hansen Whitewater in 2014 as a high school student by washing wetsuits in between his soccer practices and games. After three years of wetsuit washing, his work...

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Voted the Best in Jackson Hole for 10 Years

We have the best job! Since the 1960s we’ve been lucky enough to provide scenic and whitewater trips to people of all ages, reveling in the incredible views of the Tetons and Snake River Canyon, and cultivating amazing adventures and...

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Whitewater Rafting in Alpine

ALPINE WYOMING WHITEWATER RAFTING & SCENIC RIVER TRIPS SNAKE RIVER, JACKSON HOLE Depart and return directly from Alpine, Wyoming, for your rafting trip through the Snake River Canyon without having to shuttle to/from Jackson (save hours in the car!). Transportation...

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How to Prep for the River

How to Prep for the River Whether you’re on land or water, packing for an adventure in a mountain town requires finessing your packing list to stay warm, well-hydrated, fed, and prepared for the unexpected. Here is an insider’s look...

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How The Tetons Got Their Name

The Scenic Teton Mountain Range in Jackson Hole Let’s be real, we’re all here for the Tetons. Their jaw-dropping beauty and incredible recreational opportunities make them a destination for skiers, climbers, boaters, sightseers, weddings, film, and practically any other use...

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