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Happy Holidays from Momentum!

December 14, 2009 6:36 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Tis the season! Happy Holidays from the Momentum crew! We may not be out on the water but we are out and enjoying the winter! From Christmas Tree hunting in the mountains to Bad Christmas sweater parties, we’ve been busy and having fun!  We are anxiously awaiting more snow in... learn more


Late Summer and Fall Rafting in Southern Oregon

August 20, 2009 6:46 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As summer comes to a close and we start to contemplate school, cool weather and the changing colors we think to ourselves….Wait a second!  There’s still some great rafting to be had!!!! Just because it’s almost September doesn’t mean it has to end!  We still have amazing river trips from... learn more


Update on Gold Ray Dam Removal!

August 20, 2009 5:14 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Steps toward removing the Rogue River’s second largest dam are well under way.  With the removal of the Gold Ray Dam, the Rogue River would flow freely for nearly 157 miles to the ocean! Recent articles focus on sediment testing behind the dam to determine the toxicity of reservoir sediments.... learn more


Historic Dam removal on the Rogue River!

July 15, 2009 5:05 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

For the first time in over a century, the Rogue River may flow free of dams for 153 miles to the ocean.  Over the last 3 years, three dams have been removed or opened up to the natural flow of the Rogue’s waters.  With the proposed removal of the 38... learn more


The thing we like best after rafting? Eating!

July 14, 2009 8:18 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

One of the perks of living in Ashland Oregon is not only the amazing whitewater within close proximity but its abundance of restaurants and eating options!  One of our favorites for a casual, quick and light meal (as well as some of the best margarita’s in town) is Agave.  Apparently... learn more


Momentum’s First Annual 4th of July Parade!!!

July 10, 2009 3:18 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Momentum’s first 4th of July Parade! After two days of planning, building, painting, and finally putting it all together, we completed our first 4th of July parade float!  Complete with Salmon swimming the waves, we paddled down Ashland’s Main St. to the cheers of almost 20,000 people!  Our happy paddlers... learn more


It’s I.K. Season!!!

July 1, 2009 3:34 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Inflatable Kayaks (IK’s) are one of our summertime specialities!  We’ve run some awesome trips so far and have many yet to come.  Lower Klamath trips through Rattlesnake and Dragon’s Tooth, the Rogue River through Wildcat, Slim Pickens and Graves Creek Falls, and even a 6 day self support IK trip... learn more


Wild and Scenic Rogue Rafting Trips

May 29, 2009 7:12 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

We here at Momentum are excited for summer and the begginning multi-day river trips on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River!! Known as one of the best multi-day river trips in the country, the Wild and Scenic Rogue is 32 miles of wilderness canyon full of exillerating whitewater, abundant wildlife, rich history... learn more


Spring time on the California Salmon!

May 22, 2009 6:03 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

                          It’s that time of year again, when one of our favorite rivers shows us the beauty of the Northern California wilderness.  The California Salmon has been running at excellent flows and has hosted us with superb weather.  Wine tasting, whitewater and wonderful... learn more


Spring time on the Illinois River!

May 7, 2009 11:44 am Published by Leave your thoughts

                                      Spring on the Illinois is here!  It’s been a great spring and we’ve had some amazing trips on the always exciting and ever beautiful Illinois River!  The weather and water levels have kept us on our... learn more