EMBUDO GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Rock and Raft: Rappel the Rio Grande Gorge, then Charge the Class‑III Racecourse
A full‑day guided combination of cliffside climbing and rappelling followed by a half‑day Class‑III rafting run—an ideal, action‑packed outing for families and groups.
Rock and Raft: Rappel the Rio Grande Gorge, then Charge the Class‑III Racecourse.
Conquer the rim and then the river: this guided full‑day combines thrilling rappels on the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge with a lively downstream run through Class‑III whitewater. Designed as a multi‑sport day for families and groups, the Rock and Raft pairing stitches high canyon vistas to pulse‑raising water time for one complete outdoor adventure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rim Rappelling Over the Rio Grande Gorge
Guides lead climbers to rappelling areas on the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge for dramatic, canyon‑edge exposure and technical descent experience.
Class‑III 'Racecourse' Rapids
After a canyonside lunch, the trip continues downstream on Far Flung Adventures’ most popular half‑day whitewater section—the Class‑III Racecourse—for an energetic paddle.
A True Multi‑Sport Full Day
This day pairs rock climbing/rappelling with a half‑day rafting run, packaged to give groups two distinct, high‑adrenaline outdoor disciplines in one outing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day moves from high, sunlit rims to a rushing river corridor: meet your climbing guide in the morning, head to the gorge rim for a sequence of rappels and climbing drills, refuel with lunch, then switch gears with Far Flung Adventures for a downstream run on the Class‑III Racecourse—returning to vehicles in the mid‑afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
About an 8‑hour day: meet at Pilar Yacht Club & Café at 8:30 am for the morning climbing/rappelling portion; the group should expect to be back at vehicles around 3:00 pm.
The meeting location is Pilar Yacht Club & Café on NM‑570 in Embudo, NM.
Operator minimums apply—this trip is offered for ages 6 and up and is structured for family and group participation.
Follow the operator’s guidance for clothing and personal items appropriate to climbing and rafting; check Far Flung Adventures and Mountain Skills Adventures recommendations before arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rock and Raft trip?
The outing runs about eight hours total.
Where do we meet for the trip?
You meet at the Pilar Yacht Club & Café on NM‑570 in Embudo, NM; the climbing guide meets guests there at 8:30 am.
What ages can participate?
The trip is offered for ages 6 and up.
What activities are included?
The day pairs guided climbing and rappelling on the Rio Grande Gorge rim with a half‑day Class‑III rafting run on the Racecourse.
Who operates the rafting portion?
Far Flung Adventures operates the rafting segment; the climbing/rappelling portion is run in partnership with Mountain Skills Adventures.