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The middle of August is upon us and while some may be thinking about school starting and winding down their vacation time, we are still running strong on the rivers!
Our Upper Klamath one day trips are running every day with awesome whitewater and amazing weather!! Water levels are great and we will be seeing them all through September as well.
The Wild and Scenic Rogue has been amazing this year and continues to treat us with abundant wildlife, great rapids, beautiful scenery and wonderful weather! We have a few spaces left on our August 24th 4 day camp trip and availability on our September and October Fall 3 day Lodge Fishing trips! The fish are just starting to come up river for their fall runs and are bountiful in the lower canyon.
We are already starting to take reservations for the 2011 season so feel free to check out next years schedule online to plan your 2011 river vacation!
With two more weeks of August, great water, amazing weather and a couple of days off, there is no excuse not to join us for an End-less summer river trip! Give us a call today! See you on the river!!!!
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the Rogue River- Mule Creek Canyon in the summer..
Hello Everyone!
We are here in the middle of a beautiful summer and I decided to sit down and write a rare summer newsletter. It will be short, but hopefully sweet (like this summer has been so far!).
First off I want to thank everyone who joined us this spring! Those who did may have seen snow, rain, wind, sun, AND some of the best water we have ever had! With all the late snow it was a spring for the ages – thank you all so much! We have soooo many spring photos – once things slow down we will get a chance to go through them and put them in a nice slide show for the fall newsletter….
It is HOT! And….. we still do have space on some of our summer trips. The Upper Klamath is rockin’ with its normal big water summer flows – there is no day trip like it in the West. It is also arguably the wettest trip day trip in the West - which is great when the temps are hovering around 100 degrees! We also have very limited space on Rogue Wilderness trips this summer (most of these were full by March). Give us a call for last minute cancellations. If you can’t make it this summer but still want to get on this year fall is an amazing time to see it and we have fall specials on lodge trips. We also have space on our trip at the end of August on British Columbia’s Chilko – incredible diverse scenery, the longest rapid on the continent, and the wilderness of British Columbia!
We are also excited to announce our newest trip – Fall wilderness fly-fishing trips on the Rogue River. From mid September through Mid November we will run Lodge to Lodge wilderness fly fishing trips on the Rogue – there is no trip like it in the continental United States.
Below there is info on our summer trips with space, Fall lodge trips on the Rogue, Fall fishing trips, winter in chile (the ‘Fu’) and our 2011 spring schedule (yes it is out). We wish everyone a wonderful rest of the summer and hopefully we will see you on the river!
Kind Regards,
Pete and the staff of
Momentum River Expeditions
“Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known.”
Winnie the Pooh
Summer Trips
Rogue River 3 to 4-Day Wilderness Trips We have limited space from cancellations on one of the world’s great summer wilderness trips. We offer 3-day lodge trips where nights are spent in comfortable and rustic wilderness lodges and 4-day camp trips where nights are spent under the stars.
Cool water, swimming holes everywhere, it is the perfect summer wilderness trip. Call, email, or check out our Rogue River Page for space and to find out more.
Summer on the Upper Klamath For many the Upper Klamath is a yearly pilgrimage (along with a Shakespeare play) and it is definitely the most exciting summer class-IV day trip in the West – it is just really really fun! As I said above it is also the wettest day trip in the west and with the dam releases we still have BIG water. We will be on the Upper ‘K’ through September - take a day off (or two) and join us!
The Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers - a 7 Day Journey into the Wilderness of British Columbia!
Join us on August 29th for a 7-day journey down the Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers - a trip unmatched in its scenic diversity and huge stretch of class IV whitewater. Big John, Farwell, and Lava Canyons; the continent’s longest stretch of commercially navigable whitewater; bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, wolves, and birds of all types; all set in the legendary wilderness of British Columbia.
I am so excited for this trip - if you have any questions please give me a call or an email!
Rogue River 3-Day Fall Lodge Trips The Fall is an amazing time to Raft the Rogue! Mild temperatures, fewer people, more bear sightings, and fall foliage. This year we are offering 10% off on select Lodge trips in September. Check our schedule here and look for “Rogue Wilderness Fall Special Lodge Trip”.
Rogue River Wilderness Fly-Fishing Trips We are excited to announce our newest trip – Fall wilderness fly-fishing trips on the Rogue River. From mid September through mid November we will run 3 and 4-day Lodge to Lodge wilderness fly fishing trips on the Rogue. We will fish for Steelhead and Fall Chinook and with the lodges there is no trip like it in the continental United States. Anthony (many of you have probably met him on a rafting trip) will be managing and guiding along with Irv Urie. Irv has been fishing and guiding on the Rogue for over 40 years, is a wonderful teacher, and knows the river as well as anyone alive. This trip will not be advertised to everyone until next year. Right now it is being filled with Irv’s past guests and people we have mentioned it to during trips – and now all of you! This is truly a unique trip and no fishing experience is required.
Winter in the warm summer weather of Patagonia! 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.
- Whitewater from high volume class III to some of the biggest class V run in the world (your choice).
- Luxury wilderness camps set among glacier-capped peaks.
- Tons of other activities - hiking, mountain biking, word-class fishing…
You can see a video about the trip at: http://www.momentumriverexpeditions.com/chilevideo.htm.
Our schedule for this winter is out here.
Spring 2011 Trips
Our 2011 schedule is out on many of our spring rivers and people are starting to book.
If you ever get a chance to see Brandi Carlile at the Britt Festival (or anywhere for that matter!) - do it! It was one of the best shows we have ever seen…
The water: at 5+ feet on the gage - perfect class V!
The River: The California salmon - one of the most beautiful place anywhere.
The time: June 25th?!?!?!? Yes! This is a once in every ten years or so event. We have not just a little water, but ideal water on my favorite run in the country in late June!
Join us for a quick weekend trip on one of the countries premier class V runs - in the summer sun! Give us a call or book online here.
A big winter and the cool wet spring means we have one of the biggest snow packs we have seen on the California Salmon! This year we will be rafting into late June! This is one of the best class five trips in the country and one of the best years to see it - for many of us it is our favorite river in the United States.
Below are the dates we have left - including our just opened June 25th date:
Fri 5/21/2010 - California Salmon Wine Tasting Trip - 3.5 days
Fri 5/28/2010 - California Salmon Memorial Day Trip - 3.5 days - limited space
Fri 6/4/2010 - California Salmon Private Trip - 3.5 days - Trip full
Fri 6/11/2010 - California Salmon Trip - 3.5 days
Fri 6/18/2010 - California Salmon Trip - 2.5 days - Trip Full
Fri 6/25 - California Salmon Trip - 2.5 days
Come join us on one of the most spectacular trips in the country!!
Allegiant Air is one of five airlines that service our local Medford Airport. They offer incredible deals from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas into Medford Oregon on Mondays and Fridays.
NOW, Allegiant is offering incredible flight deals on multiple days depending on where you are coming from or going to! If you’re coming from Los Angeles, deals are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for $50-$90! From Las Vegas, there are deals Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. And from Phoenix deals are available on Mondays and Fridays.
This is great news as it allows a more flexible flight schedule for those coming in for our mid week trips on the Rogue and other rivers. If you are needing an inexpensive flight this summer and live in or near any of these three metropolitan areas, check out the Allegiant website at http://www.allegiantair.com
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the Illinois River - lower canyons in early spring. The cover photo of our 2010 brochure.
Spring is here!
Well…
Kind of…
We continue to get late snow with what looks to be the last real round today and tomorrow. In between the winter weather we have been very lucky with perfect weather on our spring trips – our weekend trip on the Scott had blue sky and temps in the 70’s!
We usually talk mostly about our summer trips in the spring newsletter. However, the late snow means that we are looking at one of the best spring seasons we have ever had. The snow pack on our spring rivers is WAY above average so if you have not already taken advantage of one of our spring trips give us a call. There will be plenty of water on some of the best rivers in the country. We have mid May Lower Owyhee trips that still have space, late May and early June class 5 California Salmon trips with a little space (including a new rapid), and we have two Illinois trips with a few spots left (it was written up in Outside Magazine this year!).
Summer is coming up fast and like last year there are some really good flight deals. Below there is info on our summer trips and flight deals. Remember – our trips are fully outfitted so no need to check bags and pay extra! Our Rogue Wilderness trips are getting very full – we have listed trip dates with the space remaining at the end. There is also info on our late summer trip to British Columbia (one of the longest stretches of whitewater anywhere – we are excited!).
Definitely the best big water summer whitewater in the west!
Enjoy our new newsletter style – bigger photos – and hopefully we will get a chance to see you all this spring or summer!
Kind Regards,
Pete and the staff of
Momentum River Expeditions
“What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt - it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn’t want to go anywhere else.”
Hal Boyle
Summer Trips
mule creek canyon on the Rogue
Rogue River 3 to 4-Day Wilderness Trips One of the world’s great summer wilderness trips with rapids and craft choices that make it almost unmatched in its ability to satisfy a wide range of tastes and skill levels. We offer 3-day lodge trips where nights are spent in comfortable and rustic wilderness lodges and 4-day camp trips where nights are spent under the stars. We also offer custom 3 to 5-day trips for groups and charter trips.
This is a great trip to combine with a good flight deal and a trip to Crater Lake or the Coast and the redwoods. We can help with a ton of planning advice and recommendations!
The Rogue an extremely regulated river and many of our dates are full. At the bottom of this email is a list of trip dates and space left.
Call or email if you are interested and find out more and book trips online at our Rogue River Page.
Ahhhh… the Upper K….
Summer on the Upper Klamath When Momentum first started the Upper Klamath and the Cal Salmon were the rivers that first drew us to this area. We quickly learned that we were only scratching the surface, but they continue to be “gateway” trips for many of our other rivers. For many the Upper Klamath is a yearly pilgrimage (along with a Shakespeare play) and it is definitely the most exciting summer class-IV day trip in the West – it is just really really fun! Join us and see why this run’s fame and popularity grows every year. We have day trips on almost every day except Wednesday’s or you can check out a weekend 2-day trip.
You can also take advantage of Allegiant Air’s Friday/Monday schedule – a weekend in Ashland plus the Upper K!
The Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers - a 7 Day Journey into the Wilderness of British Columbia!
Join us on August 29th for a 7-day journey down the Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers - a trip unmatched in its scenic diversity and huge stretches of class IV whitewater. Big John, Farwell, and Lava Canyons; the continent’s longest stretch of commercially navigable whitewater; bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, wolves, and birds of all types; all set in the legendary wilderness of British Columbia.
I am so excited for this trip - if you have any questions please give me a call or an email!
Late Spring Lower Owyhee 6-day Inflatable Kayaking Expedition Six days immersed in one of the most remote, wild, and beautiful areas of the United States. Six days of paddling, hiking, and exploring the “Grand Canyon of Oregon” at a time and in a way that few have ever enjoyed it! One of the most unique trips offered anywhere. Join us this June!
As we said in the beginning this is going to be an amazing spring! If you are into last minute planning we still have some space on our Lower Owyhee trips – the Grand Canyon of Oregon, our California Salmon trips – combined with the Scott for one of the ultimate class V adventures in the country, and our Illinois trips - considered by some to be the best wilderness trip in the country. It is not every year we get water like this!
Flight Deals
Like last year there are a ton of deals into Medford (MFR) if you book ahead of time. Try Orbitz.com, or if you are less selective about dates and you are flying from Los Angeles, Vegas, or Mesa Arizona check out the ridiculous Allegiant Air prices (as low as $15 one way!!!). In a quick search I found tickets from New York for $350!
Other News
We have started a little blog about Ashland (our home) and the surrounding area. Guides, staff, and friends will be adding to it regularly. Check it out here: http://ashlandoregonraftingandtravel.com/ - and shoot us an email if you want to add to it!
Become a Fan of our Facebook Page – we have a new video camera and it is becoming a fixture on our rivers – lots of new video soon!
Rogue Rafting Dates
Fri 5/21/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Hike/Raft Trip - 4 days
Thu 5/27/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days
Wed 6/9/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Hike/Raft Trip - 4 days
Wed 6/16/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Local Food and Wine Lodge Trip - 3 days
Wed 6/23/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Trip - 4 days
Thu 6/24/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days - LIMITED SPACE
Wed 6/30/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days - LIMITED SPACE
Thu 7/1/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Trip - 4 days - LIMITED SPACE
Wed 7/7/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days
Wed 7/14/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Trip - 4 days - FULL
Thu 7/15/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days - LIMITED SPACE
Wed 7/21/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Trip - 4 days
Thu 7/22/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days - LIMITED SPACE
Wed 7/28/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days
Fri 7/30/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Trip - 4 days - FULL
Wed 8/4/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Trip - 3 days - FULL
Thu 8/5/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days - LIMITED SPACE
Wed 8/11/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Wine Tasting Trip - 3 days - LIMITED SPACE
Thu 8/19/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Custom Camp/Lodge Trip - 3 days - FULL
Tue 8/24/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Camp Wine Tasting Trip - 4 days
Wed 9/1/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Trip - 3 days
Sun 9/5/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Lodge Photography Trip - 3 days
Fri 9/10/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Fall Special Lodge Trip - 3 days
Thu 9/16/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Fall Special Lodge Trip - 3 days
Sat 9/25/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Fall Special Lodge Trip - 3 days
Fri 10/1/2010 - Rogue Wilderness Fall Special Lodge Trip - 3 days
“Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known.” Winnie the Pooh
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Like any good team, we also have a version of spring training. Though it doesn’t usually involve 80 degree temp’s in sunny Arizona, it is always helpful and proves to be a great time. The crew here at Momentum spent last weekend braving the cold of the spring on the Scott river. Getting out on the water to "paddle the rust out", we had our hand at running the river, learning the new and delicious Momentum meals and going over our river safety skills. It was educational, entertaining and most of all allowed us all to come together again after a long winter to share stories and excitement for the upcoming season.
There are a couple of new faces in the mix and many familiar as well. We are all very excited about the upcoming spring trips and can’t wait to get out there and play with everyone on the water. Snow packs are holding strong and look to provide for a long, wet, exciting spring! So pack your dry bag, grab a lifejacket and lets go rafting!
Wow. We are excited! The last week has been the frosting on what was shaping up to be a great year (and the forecast for the next couple of weeks is the sprinkles:)). Late snow and cold weather does amazing things to a snow pack. At a time when the snow pack is historically starting to go down it is going up!
So, here is where we are at so far:
Spring Rafting:
The California Salmon and The Scott Rivers: Did anyone see pictures of the city of Shasta this winter? It was impressive! The California Salmon and he Scott do not drain Mt Shasta, but the mountains that do drain into them are on the same storm track. The snow pack for Northern California is at 140% but the Salmon and Scott are probably closer to around 165% (the Scott may be a bit lower). With the cold weather coming this could go up even higher! We should have an amazing season and go well into June! Cal Salmon trips are getting very full though so call if you are interested.
The Owyhee River: The Owyhee is always super hard to predict. You can have a great snow pack coming into March and because the mountains that drain into the Owyhee are low elevation a warm March can melt almost everything. However, this year we went into March with about an 80% snowpack. With a reletively cold March and the wet couple of weeks we are at about 110%! The predicted cold weather coming up is huge too. It should be perfect for our Middle Owyhee rafting trips and we should be able to run Lower Owyhee trips into late May. This is a truly off the beaten path river - it does not run like this every year so take advantage of it if you can!
The Illinois River: The ‘Illi’ is by far the hardest to predict - even now. My best guess is that we are at about 100% snow pack. However, a little more rain and cool temps in the beginning of April are way more important to the rafting season. So, right now it looks great! We can only a few trips a year and the trip are very small. There are only a few spaces left.
Summer Rafting:
The Rogue and Klamath Rivers both have huge basins and both have upstream dams that regulate flows somewhat. What this means is that we need about a 70% snow pack to have a good year with the normal flows. Right now we are at about 83% for both. This means the Upper Klamath should have the normal daily big water flows that make it the best summer day trip in the west and the Rogue should have its usual perfect flows for multi-day rafting trips through the Rogue River canyon! Use on the Rogue is extremely regulated to preserve its wilderness feeeling so these trips are already getting very full.
Yup, Some may of heard, but we have a new rapid on the California Salmon below freight train… and it look pretty fun!
In mid March the continued cold and very wet weather triggered a rock slide in the canyon that has covered the road and created the new rapid. For those of you who have been on the Salmon before it is at the incredible narrow spot where someone had spray painted ”Begin Freeway” on the cliff wall (for those who are scared of heights it is on the part where your eyes were closed:)).
We were a bit worries in the beginning - how are we going to run the river??? However the the slide should be cleared in April. It is a natural event and we have a new rapid. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Join us for a season opener like no other on the beautiful North Fork of the Smith River!
To start the spring off right, we are venturing out into the Six Rivers National Forest for a run down the wild and scenic North Fork of the Smith River. This twelve mile stretch of river is full of exciting class III-IV rapids, dramatic Serpentine gorges and gardens of the carnivorous California pitcher plant(Darlingtonia californica).
The north fork is a seldom run river due to its small window for runnable flows. Completely rain and snow fed, the river waters are filtered through rough serpentine soils allowing for the crystal green color of its waters.
Extremely picturesque and one of the best whitewater runs on the Pacific Coast, the North Fork of the Smith River is one not to miss!
We have received several emails and phone calls from concerned friends and family since the devastating Chilean earthquake on Saturday February 26th. We are all fine and were unaffected by the earthquake. However, there was much damage to the city of Santiago and surrounding areas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Chilean people and the country as a whole.
We are still running trips and hoping that our friends will still be able to join us. One of our guides is headed down as we speak so we’ll get the full report in a few days. The river is beautiful and waiting and we can’t wait to see her!
Thank you again for all who were concerned about our whereabouts and safety. We hope everyone is also safe and enjoying the winter and oncoming spring!
The draft environmental assessment gave the environmental and economic ok! We are really excited for the Rogue and for the oprurtunity to raft longer stretches of river on the Upper Rogue. Read more at the Mail Tribune.
Some Video from a winter trip on the Illinois. It was my first try with out new flip camera - a little shaky! The weather and water were beutiful though.
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The Owyhee
The Illinois - Prelude rapid
How are you? We hope everyone is having an amazing winter! Over the last few weeks we have been hammered with snow – it has been great! We should have a long season on our spring rivers like the Cal Salmon, Illinois, and Owyhee. It is going to be an unbelievable spring!
Before I get to our spring trips and news I want to thank you all once again for the wonderful reviews in places like TripAdvisor.com and Yelp.com. Online reviews are changing the way people shop for trips and make traveling easier for all of us!
Our winter has been very busy and with all the snow we are really excited for spring! Both the Owyhee and the Illinois will be written up in Outside Magazine and the California Salmon looks to have the best snow pack it has had in a few years. We have added a bunch of new Rogue dates for the summer (one of the best summer wilderness trips anywhere). We are also excited to offer a trip in August on British Columbia’s wild Chilko River – you can read more about it in the news section below.
Bookings for all our spring trips are already coming in and summer trips on the Rogue are filling up - if you are interested or have questions give us a call or an email! We hope to see you in the spring and summer!
Kind Regards,
Pete and the staff of
Momentum River Expeditions
Spring Trips - We have a full Schedule!
The California Salmon 2 to 4-Day – Every spring starts with this one. 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!
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.
The Illinois 4-Day – Class 4+ (V) - One of the great wilderness river journeys in the country - some say the best. Few rivers can match its combination of extreme isolation, solitude, beauty, and whitewater. Trips are kept very small with a 2 or 3 to one guest to guide ratio and the season can be very short. This is already becoming one of our most sought after spring trips - call or email if you have any questions.
The Lower Owyhee 5-day –The Grand Canyon of Oregon - it has been compared to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon National Parks but in the end it probably defies direct comparisons. A 5-day wilderness journey through one of the most remote and bizzarly beautiful 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 May.
The 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. One of Pete’s favorites. This trip was featured on OPB’s Oregon Field Guide. While there is only one big rapid the remoteness makes it a true expedition.
The Lower Owyhee 6-day Inflatable Kayaking Expedition – Class III/IV – Six days immersed in one of the most remote, wild, and beautiful areas of the United States. Six days of paddling, hiking, and exploring the “Grand Canyon of Oregon” at a time and in a way that few have ever enjoyed it! One of the most unique trips offered anywhere.
Rogue River 3 To 4-Day Wilderness Trip -An iconic American classic, a wilderness playground. One of the world’s great summer wilderness trips complete with remote riverside lodges. 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. We generally don’t feature summer trips in our winter newsletter, but the Rogue is extremely regulated and there is limited space - most of our trips will have only 10 to 12 people. Check it out this summer!
- British Columbia’s Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers: Join us this August for a journey down the Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers – a trip unmatched in its scenic diversity and huge stretches of class IV whitewater. Big John, Farwell, and Lava Canyons; the continent’s longest stretch of commercially navigable whitewater; bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, wolves, and birds of all types; all set in the legendary wilderness of British Columbia. Read more about it here>>
- More trips on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River: The Rogue is one of the best summer wilderness trips anywhere and one of our most popular trips last year. The river is extremely regulated to protect its wilderness character and we worked hard to increase the number of trips we can offer. We have some great specialty trips too – a local wine and food trip! Visit the Rogue Rafting page>>
- Our website and Facebook : We have updated out website once again. Lots of new photos – tell us if you like it! We also will be doing some “Facebook Only” specials this year. If you have not yet become a fan of Momentum Rafting…
- The snow pack: WOW! In the last two weeks we have gone from 50% of average to 200% on some of our rivers. It has been epic! And the skiing has been pretty good too:).
Enjoy world class rivers in small groups
with unparalleled personal service, organic
meals, and guides with 8+ years of
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Join us for a journey down the Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers – a trip unmatched in its scenic diversity and huge stretches of class IV whitewater. Big John, Farwell, and Lava Canyons; the continent’s longest stretch of commercially navigable whitewater; bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, wolves, and birds of all types; all set in the legendary wilderness of British Columbia.
Trip Length: 7 days Trip Date: August 29th 2010 Difficulty: Class IV for experienced and beginner paddlers. Minimum Age 12 Meeting Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Price: $3295 ($400 deposit)
The Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser trip starts in Vancouver and begins with a flight over the towering mountains and massive glaciers of the Coast Range to the Chilcotin wilderness. After an evening at the beautiful Chilko Lake we’ll begin rafting on the Chilco River and then float into the Chilcotin and finally into the mighty Frazier River, lifeblood of Canada’s largest river system. We cover 130 miles and drop 3000 vertical feet - passing through lush alpine forests, narrow canyons, high desert plateaus and skyscraping hoodoos. The trip features world-class rapids including a 14 mile stretch considered the continent’s longest stretch of commercially navigable whitewater. On the last day of our expedition we’ll fly back crossing over the 2000-foot canyons of the lower Fraser and the lakes and mountains of the southern Coast Range.
This is a journey to one of the wildest and most beautiful places on the continent and we are excited to offer it – give us a call if you have any questions!
Hike, Raft, or a mix of both!
The Rogue River National Recreation Trail follows the entire length of the Rogue River. It ducks up into beautiful side canyons, crosses tumbling side streams, and offers spectacular views of the Rogue River. On our Rogue Hike and Raft Lodge trips you can run the river in one of our rafts, hike the trail, or do a combination of both.
For those hiking all you need to carry is a day pack and a little water. All your personal gear is transported in the rafts to the lodges each evening and you and your guide meet the rafts for lunch at predetermined spots. The distance covered each day ranges from 5 to 15 miles depending on the day and if you hike the whole section. The trail follows the river and looses elevation overall.
The availability of lodges is a unique aspect of the Rogue River. There are very few places in the world with a system of remote riverside lodges only accessible by boat, foot, or small plane. 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.
Spring is an amazing time to see the Rogue. The Canyon is lush, wild flowers are blooming, and the temperature is perfect for hiking.
Our Rogue Spring Hike and Raft 4-Day Lodge Trips are offered on select dates in late may and June (custom dates are available). Check our schedule here.
Guests have the option of rafting, inflatable kayaking, hiking or a combination.
The Fall is an amazing time to Raft the Rogue! Mild temperatures, fewer people, more bear sighting’s, and fall foliage. This year we are offering 10% off on select Lodge trips in September. Check our schedule here and look for “Rogue Wilderness Fall Special Lodge Trip”.
Well, I have been sitting in front of the computer WAY too long - my eyes are bleeding and I have lost all social skills. But, our website is up and updated!
Momentum Wine Tasting trips have become huge guest (and guide!) favorites. Even to non-wine drinkers – those of us who grumble and say “I like Beer”:). We offer 6 flights of wine paired expertly with VERY good cheeses. Alyson’s of Ashland, a local wine store and deli, picks the wines and does the pairings.
We offer scheduled Wine Tasting trips on the Rogue River, the California Salmon, and the Upper Klamath River. We also include wine tasting on many charter trips.
If you are interested check out one of the rivers above or give us a call!
The Illinois 4-Day – Class 4+ (V) 
Rogue River 3 To 4-Day Wilderness Trip
