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The West Fork of the Hood River

On January 6, 2012 By Zachary Collier
Class IV Rapid in the First Basalt Gorge

The West Fork of the Hood River is the best Class IV run in the Columbia Gorge. It has consistently fun rapids, two beautiful basalt gorges, and is fun at a wide variety of flows. Most people take-out just above Punchbowl Falls, which is a great lower leg work out for kayakers and a rope [...]

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The Lake Branch West Fork of the Hood River

On November 28, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Heather Herbeck Running Right at "Right or Left"

The Lake Branch is a major tributary of Oregon’s West Fork of the Hood River and one that I’ve wanted to paddle for a long while. It’s known for its steep, challenging rapids that tumble through a beautiful canyon.

Difficulty: Class IV-V
Length: 2.2 miles
Gradient: 113 fpm
Put-In: Diver’s Creek
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2012 Rogue River Dates & Prices

On November 1, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Camping Along the Rogue River

Our 2012 calendar is now available for our Oregon rafting and kayaking trips on the Rogue River. Most trips are 4 days / 3 nights and include all equipment and food prepared by our professional, fun guide staff.

May 2012 Date Days Youth* Adult* Notes May 5 – 8 4 $795 $895   May 10 [...]
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Announcing our 2012 Rafting & Cultural Tour of Bhutan

On August 26, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Bhuddist Prayer Flags

We just put the finishing touches on our 2012 itinerary for our Rafting & Cultural Tour of Bhutan. This is a unique opportunity to visit a Buddhist country known as “The Last Shangri-La” and raft some of its pristine rivers. Outside magazine named our trip to Bhutan as a 2011 Trip of the Year.

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Chetco River Exploratory

On June 15, 2011 By Zachary Collier
J.R. Having Some Fun on the Wild and Scenic Chetco River

“The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth … the only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need — if only we had the eyes to see.” – Edward Abbey

Last week we explored [...]

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Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival Trip Report

On May 18, 2011 By Zachary Collier
We even won a few prizes (or paddles) to show for our hard work

This last weekend our guides competed in the 28th Annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival (also known as “Clack Fest”). The festival is an annual gathering of the whitewater community for whitewater races and boating education. One of the biggest perks is the wide variety of people who come to compete and spectate, including some of [...]

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