From the Pacific Northwest to Montana, river outfitters are hoping for a record rafting season this year thanks to bountiful snow.

The nation's rafting industry, like skiing and other outdoor businesses, is dependent on natural resources. Outfitters keep a close eye how much snow falls; how fast it will melt to feed rivers; and how full reservoirs are.

In parts of the West, bountiful snow is melting faster than a Sno-Cone in a heat wave. The snowmelt delivered enough water this spring to have many rafting outfitters hoping for a record season.

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