Oregon, Northern California, and Idaho Rafting

Our Northern California rivers got hammered with snow last week. Now starting on Saturday it looks like a few ekks of solid snow for both Oregon and Northern California. We are excited!

Check out these long range forcasts:

- The 6 to 10 day precipitation forcast… White is average, light green is above average, dark green means a ton of snow!

- The 8 to 14 day forcast:

We are excited to offer a new trip for 2009! The Rogue River is an iconic American classic and one of the world’s great summer wilderness trips. We have been working on this for a long time and we are honored to have one of the best summer rafting trips in our back yard!  The rapids and the choice of craft make the Rogue almost unmatched in its ability to satisfy a wide range of tastes and skill levels. Most of our Rogue rafting trips are 3 day lodge trips where nights are spent in comfortable and rustic wilderness lodges. We also offer 4 and 5 day camp trips on select dates and for groups. There are very few places in the world with a system of remote riverside lodges only accessible by boat. It allows for the amazing experience of true wilderness adventure capped off by comfortable and cozy evenings in a remote lodge steeped in pioneer history. You can read more on our Rogue Rafting Page. Or give us a call!

Hello Everyone. Our 2009 Oregon and Northern California rafting schedule is official out. You can check out the whole schedule here. Or you can just go to the river page of your choice. Some of our most popular trips and dates are already getting full so call if you have any questions.

It is time for Congress to Protect Oregon’s Treasures

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Peter DeFazio recently introduced Oregon Treasures – legislation that would protect 142 miles of Rogue River tributaries, greatly increase the size of Oregon Caves National Monument, and protect areas in the Mount Hood National Forest.

Passing this legislation would not only help to protect our local environment but also our local economy for generations to come. Local outdoor recreation companies such as mine rely on the pristine natural experience that Southern Oregon offers to prospective tourists.

The Rogue River is a nationally recognized natural treasure that lures people to the area on name and reputation alone. It is one of the central engines of a tourism and recreation economy in Southern Oregon that continues to grow and provide sustainable long-term jobs and opportunities.

The tributaries to the Rogue River that would be protected lie mostly between Grave Creek and Marial – an area that many locals call the Zane Grey roadless area. Here the Rogue River flows through one of the most spectacular and biologically unique wild areas in the United States. This is the “Wild” portion of the Rogue, but only one quarter of a mile on either side of the river is protected. The greater Rogue canyon – including the beautifully forested slopes that thousands of tourists float through every year – is not protected.

The list of businesses that are dependant on the Rogue River and the Oregon Caves is long, and the ripple effect the recreation economy has through southern Oregon’s economy is significant. Dependant businesses include hotels, bed and breakfasts, outdoor equipment stores, local restaurants, gas stations, and everyone else who benefits directly or indirectly from tourists visiting the area. This is why over 50 businesses, from local rafting and fishing companies to large regional outdoor retailers are working on the “Save the Wild Rogue” campaign.

For Southern Oregon, passing the Oregon Treasures legislation could not be more important and timely for both its short and long term economic stability. It is important that we urge all of Oregon’s elected leaders, including Senator Gordon Smith, to move this proposal forward.

Pete Wallstrom is the owner of Momentum River Expeditions, a guiding and rafting company in Southern Oregon and Northwest California.