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Running Rivers During COVID-19: How Northwest Rafting Company Adapted to the Pandemic

Taking COVID precautions while making dinner on a rafting trip

In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainty and change for Northwest Rafting Company, causing a late start to our rafting season. We were fortunate to complete our summer trips this year, taking our responsibility for trip health and safety extremely seriously. While we could not eliminate the risk of COVID-19 entirely, we did not have any known transmission resulting from our season. We look back to share all we learned and recognize the team effort between guests, guides, and outfitters that pulled this off. Responding to… Read More

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Rafting with NWRC in the Era of COVID-19

Rafting Tappan Falls on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

We’re thrilled to have gotten the green light to run rafting trips this summer! We don’t take this privilege lightly and we want to do everything we can do to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 on our trips (while of course we can’t eliminate the risk entirely). Here are some ways we are working to provide enhanced sanitation and allow for social distancing while still relaxing and having fun. Custom and Private Trips We’re excited to offer private trips on the Rogue River for just you… Read More

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How COVID-19 is Affecting Northwest Rafting Company

Veil Falls on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

This has been a rough time for the world. We are one small business among many that is struggling to keep our guides employed and continue to do what we love to do. Below are some quick updates followed by longer updates about how this is affecting our guides and staff. Our office is open so please call or email with any questions. We are looking at trip cancellations on a trip by trip basis and are waiting for stay at home orders to be lifted… Read More

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Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

It’s almost rafting season again! I’m back in the office this week after being away for the winter, and as I start to answer the phones again, I realize I’m often asked the same questions. Here is a list of the most common ones! What should I wear? For most of our trips in the summer, the weather is typically warm and sunny. We recommend wearing synthetic-fabric shorts, sandals, and either a short-sleeve or long-sleeved quick-drying shirt. I personally like long-sleeves, as they keep my fair… Read More

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A Big Thank You for a Wonderful Season

All smiles at Stair Creek on the Rogue River

This summer has been simply amazing. We’ve enjoyed getting to know each of you and your families while sitting around the campfire, leaping off of rocks, hiking to mountain viewpoints, celebrating great lines through big rapids, and more! Thank you for spending your vacation with us. A special thank you to our partners on the Rogue River. We appreciate our friends at Galice Resort, Lori & JR at Sundance Kayak School, and the the BLM. Thank you to our friends at American Whitewater, KS Wild, and… Read More

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A Look Back at 2014

Bhutanese Monks saying hello to us on the Pho Chhu

We just finished our sixth season and it has been our biggest and best year ever. Thank you to our world-class guides, amazing guests, and partners who made this season a success. Here are some of our highlights. Wild Rivers Night In 2014 we moved our wildly popular Wild Rivers Night to the Patagonia Store in Portland. It was another great event with beverages from Sierra Nevada and Nectar Creek Honeywine, powerhouse speakers, and river conservation legend Tim Palmer as master of ceremonies. First Descent in… Read More

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