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Hells Canyon Paddles & Saddles

Hells Canyon Paddles and Saddles:
The Ride and Raft Combination

Paddles and Saddles: Whitewater Rafting and Horse Packing Combo Adventure
Where: Snake River in Hells Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in the Wallowa Mountains
How Long: 4 days 3 nights on river, 3 days 2 nights in Mountains, 2 nights in B&B Joseph, OR
Launch Dates: July 26 & 31, August 11 & 16, and September 1 (whether you raft or ride first is dependent on outfitter scheduling)
Who: Great for anyone (ages 7 and up) with the spirit of adventure. No previous experience needed.
Cost: $2,150 Adult / $1,720 Youth.
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Hells Canyon Spring In Bloom Rafting/Hiking Adventure

Hells Canyon Spring In Bloom Rafting/Hiking Adventure

How Long: 5 days and 5 nights (lodging night before launch included)

Description: Experience the green glory of the spring bloom in Hells Canyon while rafting and hiking your way through the deepest river gorge in North America. This trip allows extra time in the canyon to hike some of its amazing trails, smell the blooming wildflowers and experience the grandeur of this special place.
Who: Great for anyone (ages 7 and up) with the spirit of adventure. No previous experience needed.

When: Launching June 8th and 16th
Cost: $1,455 Adult / $1,164 Youth

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Hells Canyon Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry

Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry on the Snake River in Hells Canyon

Where: The Snake River in Hells Canyon
When: June 23rd to 28th, 2012: 5 nights 5 days (first night (June 23rd) in Bed & Breakfast)
Description: Experience the adventure of a Hells Canyon whitewater rafting expedition and earn 5 CE credit hours in Veterinarian Dental Practices.
Who: Any Veterinarian interested in learning about Veterinary Dentistry and their families.
Instructors: John Koehm D.V.M.,F.A.V.D of the Community Animal Hospital www.nevadavetdentistry.com
Course Topics: "Periodontal Disease", "Dental Radiography", "Extractions", "Oral Problems Presented at Emergency Exam", and "Growing Your Dental Practice"
Cost: Adults $1,555 / Youth $1,244 (add $200 for the CE credits)

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Salmon River 5 Day Yoga and Whitewater Rafting Retreat

Yoga and Whitewater Rafting Retreat on the Salmon River

Where: The Salmon River in Idaho
When: August 5-9, 2012: 5 nights and 5 days (first night lodging (August 4th) included)
Description: Join Winding Waters and Maggie Conley, yoga instructor and creator of Wahine Retreats, in a unique opportunity to practice yoga on the beautiful Salmon River. The crystal clear water and white sand beaches of the Salmon offer a perfect setting for relaxed and restorative yoga. Daily classes will bring balance and relief to key areas involved in this outdoor adventure.
Who: beginners to advanced participants
Instructor: Maggie Conley, Wahine Retreats
Cost: Adults $1,655 / Youth $1,344

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Salmon River 5 Day Kayak School

Salmon River 5 Day Kayak Course

What: 5 Day Whitewater Kayak Course
Where: Salmon River, Idaho
When: August 13-17, 2012
Cost:$1,555 (adults) and $1,244 (12-18)
Who: Beginners/intermediate kayakers ages 12 and up (beginning kayakers must have previously taken a 2 day beginner course; please call if you have a question about your ability level)
Families? This trip is designed to accommodate non-kayaking family members ages 5 and up to join in the fun. They can simply ride on the raft with a Winding Waters guide.
Instructors: Expert instructors from Wet Planet Whitewater
Included: All kayak equipment, camping equipment and all meals

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Plate & Pitchfork Road and Raft Trip in Hells Canyon

Plate & Pitchfork Road and Raft Trip:
Wallowa County & Snake River through
Hells Canyon

What: Gourmet food, ranch tours and whitewater rafting on the Snake River in Hells Canyon with 2 of Portland's top chefs: Chef Benjamin Bettinger of Portland's Beaker & Flask and Chef Jason Barwikowski of Portland's Woodsman Tavern.
Dates: September 7 - 10, 2012
Trip Length: 1 day of ranch tours & 3 days on the Snake River through Hells Canyon
Professional Chefs: Chef Benjamin Bettinger of Beaker & Flask and Chef Jason Barwikowski of the Woodsman Tavern
Ranches: Carman Ranch and 6 Ranch
Class Rapids: III and IV
Rafting Ability Levels: Perfect for beginners to experienced rafters
Pre-Trip Meeting Place: Joseph, Oregon
Ages: 7 and up
Rate: $1,500 (all ages)

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Idaho and Oregon River Rafting Vacations

Hells Canyon Snake River | Salmon River | Grande Ronde River

With over 30 years of guiding experience and hundreds of rafting trips on the Snake River through Hells Canyon, the Salmon River in Idaho, and the Grande Ronde River, the owners of Winding Waters River Expeditions have created the best Oregon and Idaho whitewater rafting experience for you, your family, and/or group. Join the guides at Winding Waters for your next all-inclusive, fully catered, "not a care in the world" whitewater rafting adventure vacation.

Why select Winding Waters for your next whitewater rafting adventure?

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2011 GUEST TESTIMONIALS

Experience: the owners, with over 30 years of experience, still guide most of our rafting trips. That means a strong commitment to quality and safety.
All-Inclusive Trips: first night's lodging and round-trip ground transportation to and from the river included with most trips
Over 75% Guest Return Rate: excellent service and commitment to safety keeps our guests coming back
Location: Joseph, Oregon provides easy west side access to Hells Canyon
Safety: safety-conscious company with an excellent record
Discounts: groups, youth, returning guests, and trip organizers (please inquire)
Guides: Preofessional and fun-loving guides, most of whom have been with us for 3 years or more
Hospitality: good ol' southern style that cannot be beat
Healthy, Delicious, Local Food: locally grown, sustainably-produced foods and dutch oven delights expertly prepared
Land & Community Stewardship: owners and guides volunteer locally to support the health of our rivers' watersheds, support local food producers, and follow "Leave No Trace" ethics
Wilderness Experience: each of our rivers flow through beautiful wilderness country only accessible by water

2012 Special Rafting Adventures

Hells Canyon Spring in Bloom Hiking and Rafting

This was my 3rd time with Winding Waters and the last trip was as special as the first...Memories of my time on the Snake and Salmon Rivers carry me through many a dreary day...I'm on my back circling round and round as the sun sets over the river. It's really quite wonderful.

- David, Alexandria, Virginia

Posts from "The River"

Trout Season Opening on the Wallowa & Grande Ronde - Tue, 22 May 2012 15:42:24 -0700

Wallowa River Steelhead Season Closes on Sunday - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:38:53 -0700

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Client Testimonials

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Thanks to Paul, Morgan and Penny for making sure every detail of the trip was attended to. This trip produced lasting memories.

Eric (Fort Wayne, IN)

Winding Waters is the way to go. Great food, knowledgeable staff, and lots of fun! Our group of 25 high schoolers dug it (Grande Ronde Day Trip)!

Sam (Molalla, OR)

Scenery unbelievable (from someone who lives in the Columbia Gorge); campsites being ready when we arrived was a big plus. I especially enjoyed the interaction with the guides at all times.

Susan (Hood River, OR)

We all had so much fun and appreciated all the little things that you and Caitlyn did to make our trip so special.

Beth (Nashville, TN)

Winding Waters River Expeditions operates under special use permits, granted by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Umatilla National Forest, and Hells Canyon National Rec Area in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Hell's Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are licensed by the Oregon State Marine Board and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Hells Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are an equal opportunity recreation service provider and emplorer.

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Hells Canyon Paddles and Saddles:
The Ride and Raft Combination

Hells Canyon Spring In Bloom Rafting/Hiking Adventure

Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry on the Snake River in Hells Canyon

Yoga and Whitewater Rafting Retreat on the Salmon River

Salmon River 5 Day Kayak Course

Plate & Pitchfork Road and Raft Trip:
Wallowa County & Snake River through
Hells Canyon

Idaho and Oregon River Rafting Vacations

Hells Canyon Snake River | Salmon River | Grande Ronde River