“2-Guns” means they are releasing water from both turbines. Double the normal flow and it should be occurring through June. It is incredible, the canyon itself is a 7 mile, non-stop, luge run through huge standing waves and holes. I can’t think of a stretch of whitewater that packs in... learn more
The Cal Salmon should be running through June this year. Don’t miss the rare chance to run one of the west coasts most spectacular rivers in the sun and warm weather of late spring. We still have room, but our weekends are filling up. Read more on our California Salmon... learn more
Four guides, 3 clients, and a crew from Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Oregon Field Guide” made the journey into the far eastern corner of the state for a rare run on the Middle Owyhee. We call it an expedition style trip and it more then lived up to that description! It... learn more
We just got off our first Cal Salmon trip of the year. We were joined by SOU students who were working on there outdoor skills program and were we in for a surprise! End of April California Salmon trips are generally cool (to cold) with medium to lower water. Instead... learn more
New For 2006 – Counteract your trip emissions with Green Tags – We are very excited about this. This program offers us the ability to offset the climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions generated from the trip transportation, by purchasing Green Tags (also called renewable energy credits) from the non-profit Bonneville Environmental... learn more
The Southern Oregon, Northern California Snow Pack – It is looking quite nice!Here is some quick estimates (it changes daily):– Upper Klamath – 185%– Rogue – 182%– Owyhee – 151%– California Salmon – 200% +
The Momentum Newsletter is out and it is the biggest ever! There is so much going on with the amazing Southern Oregon / Northern California snowpack, our spring rafting trips, and our new international trips (Costa Rica and India!!) . You can read it here. We also have new photo... learn more
Have you ever heard of the Owyhee? It is known by some as the Grand Canyon of Oregon but if you haven’t heard of it you’re not alone! The Owyhee is located in Eastern Oregon and is one of the more remote rivers in the continental US. It also has... learn more
We have our 2007 rafting dates for our trips to Chili’s Futaleufu river:Trip 1: February 8th – 16thArrive in Bariloche, Argentina on Feb 8thDepart Bariloche, Argentina on Feb 16thTrip 2: February 18th – 26thArrive in Bariloche, Argentina on Feb 18thDepart Bariloche, Argentina on Feb 26th The itinerary has also changed... learn more
The snow continues! I-5 has been closed, the Salmon / Scott basins have received upwards of 36″ of new snow! This is going to be an amazing rafting season in the Southern Oregon / Northern California area. We will probably adding some mid and late June Cal Salmon dates and... learn more
We are almost ready to unveil our Costa Rica itinerary! Chad and Julie are there now checking out a few more things. But, I can tell you what the trip will include: refuting on a rarely run and remote Jungle river called the Sevegre, time in the amazing Drake Bay... learn more
Hello Everyone,I’m back from Patagonia’s futaleufu. I have to say I was a little depressed about returning, but all this new snow is getting me excited for again for this springs rafting trips. The two futaleufu trips were amazing; great weather, very high water, and wonderful groups of people. It... learn more
Just a quick note on our spring trips: I am in Chile at the moment, but Chad and Julie are in Southern Oregon busy helping people with their vacation plans and booking rafting trips for spring and summer. We have a 10% pre-season discount going and some of our more... learn more
Hello all. I am sitting here in Puerto Varas, Chile enjoying the sun, my Costa Rican tan, and getting ready to head to the Futaleufu valley for two trips. I was just in Costa Rica for ten days figuring out the details of our new Costa Rica vacation. Costa Rica... learn more
Things are looking very good for the 2006 rafting season! Here is how the snow pack looks for each of our rivers:The California Salmon and Scott: It is hard to get an exact percentage for these two drainages but, judging by the drainages around them, we are guessing the that... learn more
The winter Newsletter is out. It has lots of info on our spring trips and our new river trips for 06.We have had a crazy winter so far with the rain, snow, and flooding. But it should make for an amazing spring rafting season. Our Cal Salmon season is already... learn more
We just finished updating our website for 06. The Intro page has lots of new pictures. If you hit refresh on your browser it will cycle through them. We have a few new pages; a Medford Oregon Rafting Page, and a Specialty Rafting page. There also new photos and small... learn more
Our 2006 river trip schedule for Oregon and Northern California is up at our Rafting Schedule page. More details soon.
“What would the world be, once bereft of wet and wildness? Let them be left, O let them be left, wildness and wet; Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet.” Hal Boyle
Thanks to all who joined us for an amazing rafting season in Southern Oregon and Northern California! The high spring water, the “big” turbine on the Upper Klamath, and, most importantly, you’re good company made it an unforgettable year.We are now stating to gear up for Chile in february. Summer... learn more