“What just might be the best commercial rafting company in North America. The trips are spectacular beyond description, the guides are the best of the best, the food is incomparable, and the customers are treated like royalty.”
To all our past and present guests – Thank You! At the end of every year we sift through the emails and the photos from all of you and it never fails to give us goose bumps, it never fails to make us happy (and a little sad), and it never fails to remind us of the power and beauty of our wild places and, even more importantly, of the unique and remarkable people we are lucky enough to spend time with on the river every season.
So, with your continued support, wonderful personalities, and adventurous spirits we will continue to keep and attract the best guides anywhere. We will continue to reshape the way river travel is run and to work towards setting the standard in trip quality and environmental responsibility. And we will continue to run rivers and add adventures that are the best in their class and that are off the beaten path.
To all past and present guests a huge –
“THANK YOU!”
For those who have not been on a rafting trip with us below are some highlights and then a rolling list of testimonials as they come in from our guests. You can also check out TripAdvisor.com and Yelp.com for even more. Enjoy!
Illinois River Rafting
5"I grew up in the area and I'd always wanted to see the Illinois Upstream from Oak flat. It's exactly as I dreamed it might be even despite the fires. Having such an amazing crew to show it to me made it all the better." - Cameron
Salt River Rafting
5"Everything was absolutely incredible, the guides were above and beyond helpful and kind and made for a really enjoyable, fun and carefree trip." - Angela
Kern River Rafting Safari
5"This really was an adventure of a lifetime and blew away my expectations!" - Justin
Salt River Rafting
5"I think I have been on a half dozen trips with Momentum (and dozens with other river outfitters so I know what I am talking about in this one limited area). Momentum rocks! Absolutely the best in every category. The guides are unbelievable in their knowledge of the surroundings and in their ability to make everyone feel welcome and challenged. The food is first class. Every trip is pure fun from dawn till late night."
Rogue River Rafting
5"I loved the river, and I would definitely book a trip with Momentum again. I felt very supported in one of my goals to get better at larger rapids in the ducky (inflatable kayak)" - Liz
Rogue River Trail Hiking
5"Thanks so much for a fabulous trip. Fortunately, the skies cleared as promised and it was great hiking. Our guides made the trip! Glen and Trish were very proficient river rafters, chefs, and people wranglers. Staying at lodges with sheets and showers was better than glamping. And during a time of COVID the precautions were taken so we felt safe. This allowed us to enjoy the beauty of the river and forget about the 2020 craziness. Our group had a wonderful time and the respite. Thank you again!" - Jill
Rogue River Rafting
5"Excellent! ***** We signed up for a 3 night / 4 days guided trip down the Rogue River with 3 other families. Everything top to bottom was wonderful, the river, the guides, the campsites, the food. We would highly recommend Momentum - they kept us safe, showed a tremendous spirit of adventure and knowledge of their craft. Truly memorable, very relaxing and worth every penny :)" - Nicholas Weigel
Rogue River Rafting
5"We went on this trip July 12-15, 2020, after having done my first trip with Momentum in August 2019, on the Idaho Salmon.
This trip was was everything I expected from Momentum. The guides (Shana and Alyssa on the rafts and Glen on the gear raft) were amazing: competent, fun, worked hard every day to ensure a fantastic trip for us. The food was fantastic for normal circumstances, let alone considering it was made by the guides.
The river itself is beautiful, good mix of rapids and calm. There was really only one set of rapids that we had to hike around while the guides took the rafts through, then another set of rapids where everyone had to be on the rafts and not in any kayaks. Otherwise, we were in the kayaks most of the time. Got dumped in rapids a few times (from the kayaks, not from the rafts), but I've learned to expect that on these trips and nothing felt scary. Overall, just a rad trip from start to finish!. I plan on doing more trips with Momentum, for certain.
But, no matter what river, where, and when you're interested, you absolutely can't go wrong with Momentum." - Erik
Idaho Salmon - Rafting the River of No Return
5"It sounds cliche and kind of unbelievable, but I really can't imagine a better trip. The guides were fun, easygoing, and really professional - all while goofing off with us, cooking amazing meals, and avoiding huge rocks in the river. If I could have spared the time, I would have gone right back to the put-in for another round!" - Kevin
Rogue River Rafting
5"9 Girls celebrating turning 60! What an amazing adventure Momentum River Expeditions prepared for us! Our guides, Orea, Trica, Glen and Mark were exceptional and kept us safe and “Hydrated “the entire time on the river! The food they prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner was amazing! Orea and Trica’s skill and knowledge of the river, made the category 4 rapids a piece of cake for us beginners! I highly recommend this company and look forward to our next adventure with them! Thanks again" - Carlita
Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari
5"Crazy, Scary Fun! Best Fresh Local Food and Wine. Guides were Excellent! Trip of a lifetime,
for sure!!! Would we do it again? Absolutely!" - K. Golden
Rogue River Rafting
5"Absolutely wonderful trip, could not have asked for a better way to get off the grid and relax during this pandemic! Momentum did an amazing job not just with organizing and keeping things clean, but the leadership was stellar! Shana was an amazing trip leader, exuding confidence, patience, and cheerfulness every step of the way. The rest of the crew was incredible and I wish the trip had not ended so soon. I guess that would be my only complaint--it was too short! Next summer I think I’m going to head back to the Main Salmon for the second time with Momentum, and also try to do the Upper Klamath with them as well! And thanks to the crew for letting some of us do some alternate activities on this trip, such as trail running and hiking! Was phenomenal!" - Kristin
Rogue River Rafting
5"We did the 3-day Rogue River Lodge to Lodge trip. This is river rafting at its best (great water and glamping). We've done several trips with Momentum and all of their trips have consistently been first class. We had a couple of friends who were somewhat reluctant (had never been rafting) who went with us. They had a blast and are now considering doing the Lower Owyhee with us next spring (we've already booked our trip)." - Tony
Rogue River Rafting
5"We did a private 4 day, 3 night rafting trip with Momentum on the Wild and Scenic Rogue with 3 families- kids ranging from 11-13.
It was THE BEST in every way! The guides were knowledgeable, fun, attentive, hard working and amazing chefs. The equipment and organization was all perfect. The kids had an incredible time kayaking, swimming, jumping off rocks and hanging out in camp. The food was beyond expectation- every meal was creative, healthy and delicious. I highly recommend this trip for families looking for some fun and adventure!" - Sunny
Rogue River Rafting
5"Brandie and I had so much fun doing this raft trip. We sang and talked in movie quotes for three days and our guide Mike just chimed right in...we loved him.
All three guides..Alyssa, Mike, and Mac-daddy (Michael) made this trip one we will never forget. Thanks so much guys! So ask for them when you are planning...." - Susan
5"Hey Anthony, I don’t know if Linda ever got a chance to convey my appreciation but I told her you were the BEST river guide ever! You made a great stretch of river even more enjoyable with your easy going demeanor and expert skill. Above all, you carried a wonderful balance between respect and command, fun and work, humbleness and confidence. I can’t speak highly enough of you! Alicia was expecting the trip to be way too cold and way too scary based on her husband’s previous trips down. We’ll, you already know that wasn’t her experience since she’s already researching the Scott or Cal-Salmon. Thanks Anthony for making it a really great trip."
5"We had a great time, certainly a lifetime memory for my son and I."
5"Hi Tyler, Arden, and Simon, You all are the greatest! We had an absolutely fantastic time and I was so impressed with you all! Our trip wildly exceeded my expectations (even though this was my first ever rafting trip!), and each of you was responsible for helping make it one of the most enjoyable adventures I’ve ever been on!"
Rogue River Rafting
5"Orea, We really had a very special time, made all the more special by your expertise and patience. You were fab and made the trip just brilliant for each and every one of us. Please do keep in touch and let us know if you plan a trip to Ireland at any stage as we would love to repay your hospitality. Please pass on our thanks again to Tyler and Courtney. We thought we spotted Tyler in Gold Beach and chased this man in a van but to our great disappointment, it wasn’t him. The man must have been terrified at 4 mad irish flagging him down in a car park!!"
Lower Klamath River Rafting
5"First and foremost, thank you. What an incredible adventure. We are still buzzing, even though now back at home in the swing of work and mundane family life!
Nothing to argue about – no whining over who was doing dishes, no complaining about making beds or tidying up. It took all that angst out of the family dynamics and allowed everyone to just focus on enjoying each other’s companies. For me, as the family unpaid slave, I couldn’t be more grateful to just switch off and properly relax.
Unplugged – seriously, you need to shout this message from the roof tops. As families are uncoupled by the ever present gadgets, these 4 days felt utterly luxurious to have everyone’s time and attention. I re-found my teen. He gave me a cuddle in the morning in the tent. He came and was on lookout duty whilst I had a pee! Who knew? He was considerate and engaging. He was busy being challenged on the kayak boosting his self-esteem. For families with teens, this trip is heaven sent.
Pushing the boundaries. Tyler was an awesome role model for my boys. He was strict with them, taught them to be safe but to push their limits. When my teeny 9 year old capsized in a fairly turbulent rapid, I was ready to jump in and become melodramatic. Tyler calmly got the raft back there, he was totally comfortable and now lives to tell the tale of the V Rapid that he got the better of 🙂
I almost wept when I saw the landing point at the end of the trip. Here we go, back to the feuds, the battles, the laundry, the cooking, the day job.
You gave me and my family 4 days of unbridled happiness. I will forever be grateful.
Thank you Pete, to all of your fabulous team. It was an absolute pleasure…
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