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Momentum’s Guide Orientation Weekend in the Mail Tribune

April 10th, 2008 admin

Our raft guide orientation weekend on the California Salmon was written up in Southern Oregons mail tribune. Check out the article, pics, and video here: http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080410/LIFE/804100301.

Our Winter Newsletter is out

April 9th, 2008 admin

Winter rafting! A beautiful day on the Umpqua. We were a bit surprised by the amount of snow ? normally there is no snow at this elevation ? we had to go 25 miles downstream just to get to a spot where we could make it to the river without a plow!

Hello from one of the snowiest places in the west (this year at least)!

How are you? We hope everyone is having an amazing winter!

Videos here to go

April 9th, 2008 admin

Video links can be added here…

We have Yet Another Trip!

March 21st, 2008 admin

The Lower Owyhee 7-day Inflatable Kayaking Expedition – Class III/IV : Seven days immersed in one of the most remote, wild, and beautiful areas of the United States. Seven days of paddling, hiking, and exploring the “Grand Canyon of Oregon at a time and in a way that few have ever enjoyed it!.For the experienced and adventurous beginner in good physical condition - Ages 14+. Click for Owyhee Kayaking Trip Details and Dates!

Rafting on Oregon’s Illinois River….

March 18th, 2008 admin

We have a new spring trip that we are very excited about! This April we will start running 4-day wilderness trips on the Illinois River in Southern Oregon. Although it has been seen by very few the Wild and Scenic Illinois River is considered by some to be the best wilderness rafting trip in the country. Few rivers can match its combination of extreme isolation, solitude, beauty, and whitewater. We are excited and honored to offer trips down this spectacular Pacific Northwest River.
The Illinois has a lower elevation snow pack so the rafting season is in April and early May (before the water drops too low). The trips are small with a high guide to guest ratio. We have three dates for this spring – you can read more about the trip below.!
If you have any questions about the Illinois give us a call or an email – the trips are coming up soon!

The Illinois 4-Day – Class 4+ (V) - One of the great wilderness river journeys in the country - some say the best.Great for experienced and adventurous beginners in good health - Ages 16+. Offered spring only: April to mid June
Visit our new Illinois River Page for more info.

Our Winter Newsletter is out

February 19th, 2008 admin

>>Winter 2008

winter-rafting.jpg
Winter rafting! A beautiful day on the Umpqua. We were a bit surprised by the amount of snow – normally there is no snow at this elevation – we had to go 25 miles downstream just to get to a spot where we could make it to the river without a plow!

Hello from one of the snowiest places in the west (this year at least)!

How are you? We hope everyone is having an amazing winter! We have had a two-week break from the snow, but we have been hammered this winter and there is more snow on the way! This means we should have a long fun season on our spring rivers like the Cal Salmon and Owyhee. It is going to be an unbelievable spring!

Our winter has been really busy. We have developed some new trips (we are excited about these!), are once again working on a couple of new rivers, have updated our web site (more to come), will soon be offering the ability to book trips and make payments online, are becoming a “Carbon Neutral” company, and of course we have been working on new meals for the spring.

Below there is more info on all our projects and of course info on all our spring trips. Many of you already know this, but spring is the time to see many of the best rivers in the west

Bookings for all our spring trips are already coming in (some Salmon and Owyhee dates are very full) so if you are interested or have questions give us a call or an email!

We hope to see you in the spring!

Kind Regards ,

Pete and the staff of
Momentum River Expeditions

SPRING RAFTING TRIPS


california-salmon-6.jpgThe California Salmon 2 to 4-Day–Every spring starts with this one. It is our favorite and we can’t wait! The Salmon is one of the most spectacular rafting trips in the country; it is world-class whitewater in our back yard. The canyon is spectacular and the rapids are amazing; it’s a magical place. 3-day options include a day on the rarely run class V Scott River or the amazing Clear Creek. This makes the trip one of the premier class V adventures in the country!

New For This Year!: California Salmon Lodge Trips: We have partnered with Marble Mountain Ranch to offer super comfortable early season lodge trips on the Salmon. See everything the Salmon has to offer and then spend your evenings above the Klamath in a comfortable lodge. These trips are also available on other dates for groups of 10 or more.

The Salmon has a relatively short season and the trips are booking up fast. So, even if you are just interested but not sure yet drop us an email or give us a call with a date range so we can warn you if the trip starts getting full.

There is more Cal Salmon info at the California Salmon Rafting Page.
Also check out Erik Meldrum’s pictures from a trip last year: http://picasaweb.google.com/erikmeldrum/CalSalmonMay19202007.


owyhee-river.jpgThe Lower Owyhee 5-day – The Grand Canyon of Oregon - a 5-day wilderness journey through one of the most remote canyons in the continental U.S. with hot springs, beautiful side hikes, petroglyphs, and fun mild rapids (a great family option). We have trips scheduled in April and early May.

Like the Salmon the Owyhee trips are filling quickly.

There is more Owyhee info at the Owyhee River Rafting Page.


middleowyheeriver-small.jpgThe Middle Owyhee – This is one of the most exotic and rarely run river trips in the country. It combines dramatic dark sheer canyon walls, big rapids, and it is even more remote then the Lower. This trip was featured on OPB’s Oregon Field Guide. While there is only one class V rapid the remoteness makes it a true expedition.

There is more Owyhee info at the Middle River Rafting Page.


clearcreek.jpgLower Klamath / Clear Creek 3-Day Inflatable Kayaking - New For This Year! - High spring water adventure trips on the Lower Klamath. We start our trip on a spectacularly beautiful, remote, and extremely rarely run tributary of the Klamath. Once we meet the Klamath we continue down stream and enjoy the river at higher spring flows. The trip offers perfect rapids for Inflatable Kayaking, spectacular mountain scenery, beautiful side hikes, a staggering amount of wildlife, and a chance to run a stretch of river that is rarely seen (or even heard of!).

There is more info at the Klamath River Kayaking Page.
Also check out Erik Meldrum’s pictures from one of our first Clear Creek trips last year:: http://picasaweb.google.com/erikmeldrum/ClearCreekMay212007


NEWS


- Our web site has been updated: Tell us if you like it (or see any spelling errors:))! There is more to come – we are going to have a system that allows guests to post there trip feedback and testimonials directly onto the web site.

- Online Bookings/Payments: We are really excited about this. This should be up this spring and will allow for online booking and trip payments. This should make traveling with us even more convenient.

- Carbon Neutral Travel: Every year we strive to reduce our impact on the wild areas we love to visit. This year we are offsetting the Carbon released by running our river trips. Read more at: http://www.momentumriverexpeditions.com/carbonneutralrafting/.

- Snow Pack Update:
California Salmon/Scott – 150% of normal for this date.
Owyhee River – 110%
Klamath River - 139%
Rogue River – 145%

Info@momentumriverexpeditions.com
1 866 663 5628
www.MomentumRiverExpeditions.com

Holiday Rafting Gift Certificates

November 28th, 2007 admin

Can’t figure out what to get someone? How about a rafting Gift Certificate? You can give a specific trip or a dollar amount. Check it out!

Our 2008 Rafting Schedule is Out!

October 15th, 2007 admin

Hello everyone. Our 2008 Rafting Schedule is up here.
We have some great new trips including a Lodge Based California Salmon option.
I hope everyone is enjoying the fall!

Our Fall Newsletter Is Out.

October 15th, 2007 admin

Check out our Fall Newsletter:

Thank You All!

To those who have returned year after year and to those who took their first trip with us this season - Thank you! It was yet another amazing year. Click to see some images from this year.

It is hard to believe but next year we will be heading into our 5th season (we are thinking of having our guides wear monogrammed 5th anniversary leg warmers next year to commemorate the occasion – if any one has other ideas please tell us!). Looking back the seasons have been a blur of water, trips, and great people. As I said last year your personalities, interests, amazing life stories, and choices are shaping Momentum and we are constantly thankful for your company.

As with every year we have been blown away by your emails of thanks, stories of how your trip affected your everyday life, and overall positive feedback. This year we have come up with an idea that combines all your wonderful feedback and a trip discount. If you are interested there is more info in the “News” section below.

Below there is also info on our winter trips to Chile and Costa Rica (are you coming? Check out our Chile video) Our 2008 trip schedule is also up here and we have started taking reservations for next season.

For those who are not joining us down south have a great winter and hopefully we will see you next year!

Thanks again for an incredible season!

Kind Regards ,

Pete and the staff of
Momentum River Expeditions

THIS WINTERS INTERNATIONAL TRIPS
(What could be better then taking a break from our winter and work and enjoying a week of summer south of the tropics?)


Chile - Patagonia’s Rio Futaleufu:
Join us for our annual 9-day luxury wilderness journey into the heart of Patagonia. This is truly one of the earth’s magical places and a trip of a lifetime (and my personal “favorite river in the world”). The trip includes:
- One of the world’s greatest and most beautiful whitewater rivers
- Luxury wilderness camps set among glacier-capped peaks
- Tons of activities
It’s spectacular!
You can see a video about the trip at: http://www.momentumriverexpeditions.com/chilevideo.htm
If you are interested or have any questions call or email.

Costa Rica Tropical Adventure:
Costa Rica is a beautiful country, one that seems to be on everyone’s mind when it comes to traveling. There are many different trips offered by many companies and they range from wonderful to not very good. We wanted to put a trip together that brought you to places that would be difficult to find on your own, places that are off the beaten path, and most importantly places that show you the best of this tropical paradise.
The trip includes:

  1. Rafting on 3 tropical rivers
  2. Jungle hikes, horseback riding, and canopy tours
  3. Snorkeling with tropical fish and time on deserted beaches
  4. A nighttime hike with the “bug lady”
  5. Nights at 3 different jungle lodges.

There is more info at our Costa Rica travel Page.
Once again if you are interested or have any questions call or email.

NEWS


- New Trips For 2008: Our 08 rafting schedule includes some new trips – Lodge based early season Cal Salmon trips, and a late spring Clear Creek/Lower Klamath Inflatable kayaking trip! Check out the dates at: http://www.momentumriverexpeditions.com/trip_chart.htm

- Get $15 off your next trip: People are using travel review web sites such as yahoo travel more and more to make better informed travel decisions. We would like to see your feedback reach a wider audience so we are offering a $15 discount off your next trip if you post a review or travel blog on one of these sites. The easiest one is probably Yahoo Travel (you can post a Momentum Yahoo review here), but there are a ton of other sites (and blogging counts too!).
Just email us a link to your review, blog, trip report, etc and we will give you a $15 credit.

- Carbon Neutral Travel: We are working to make all our trips “Carbon neutral” next year. More info coming soon.

Info@momentumriverexpeditions.com
1 866 663 5628
www.MomentumRiverExpeditions.com


The Momentum Newsletter is:
- Sent out 3-4 times a year (we won’t overfill your mailbox)
- Includes seasonal trip specials and features
- Great photos
- Completely private; we will NEVER use your info for anything but sending you the newsletter

IT IS HOT!!!

July 9th, 2007 admin

It is sooooo hot! But our rivers have plenty of water. So come rafting in Oregon or Northern California. That’s all:)


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