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Grande Ronde River Rafting and Fly Fishing Trips

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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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Grande Ronde River

Single & Multi-Day Rafting and Trout/Steelhead Fishing

A previous trip with you helped me realize how professional and wonderful of a company you have. I want to support you every year and give people the wonderful gift of spending time together with such a great company, beautiful river and bonding time with friends.
-(Elizabeth, Seattle, WA)

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Grande Ronde River Rafting and Fly Fishing Trips

Grande Ronde River kayak fun The Grande Ronde is a scenic river with class II and III rapids ideal for rafting vacations, of which we offer single and multiple day options. Fed by the melting snows of the Blue and Wallowa Mountain Ranges, the Grande Ronde River curves 182 miles through northeastern Oregon, then into Washington where it eventually flows into the Snake River. Its clear water flows through steep volcanic canyons composed of horizontal basalt ledges, which alternate with grassy and forested slopes of predominantly Ponderosa Pine and Douglas-fir. To learn more about the Grande Ronde's interesting geologic story, visit our geology page. The majority of the 39 mile stretch of river Grande Ronde River Rafting and Fly Fishing Trips we float on multi-day trips has been designated Wild and Scenic, only accessible by boat. This river corridor is home to a large variety of wildlife, including Moose, Bald Eagles, Common Mergansers, Mule Deer, elk, Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, and a multitude of songbirds.

The Grande Ronde is a healthy fishery with abundant rainbow trout, Steelhead, and smallmouth bass. There are many opportunities to wet a line if you so choose. If you're interested, please inquire about our guided fly fishing experiences.

Grande Ronde River Rafting and Fly Fishing Trips Fishing Season: Steelhead (Spring & Fall), Rainbow Trout (Summer)
Steelhead fishing on the Grande Ronde is unique for many reasons. The first being the dry fly action that can be experienced in October and the second being the lack of crowds. In late October and early November the water gets so low that it can be a challenge to navigate a loaded gear boat through the shallow waters of the 38 miles of roadless wild and scenic river between Minam and Troy. This keeps the crowds away. Our guides have figured out how to get their heavy boats down there enabling us to access these amazing Grande Ronde River Steelhead runs and have them to ourselves. Join us for a fully guide trip or the unique Supported Steelhead Expedition!

Grande Ronde River Single & Multi-Day Rafting Trip Details

Single Day Trips	Multi-Day Trips
Our single-day trips are all-inclusive featuring round-trip transportation, a delicious riverside lunch, and all river equipment and guiding. This trip is perfect for an individual, couple, family, or group wishing to explore one of the Pacific Northwest's most beautiful rivers. Float in a guided oar boat, paddle raft and/or inflatable kayak. Enjoy easy class II whitewater through a deep basalt river canyon with stunning scenery which provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing, fun-filled day. View wildlife such as Big Horn Sheep, Bald Eagles, Osprey, deer, River Otters and if we're lucky, a Black Bear.	Our multi-day trips are all-inclusive featuring round-trip transportation and lodging the night before your launch in Joseph, OR. Float the special Wild and Scenic section of this river, only accessible by boat, in a guided oar boat, paddle raft and/or inflatable kayak. In camp, enjoy the beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests, hike the basalt cliff canyons, and view the wealth of flora and fauna. A great trip for families, groups, couples, and individuals wishing to spend time in this beautiful, peaceful river canyon. Also, cast your fly-rod if you wish to bring in a Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, or Steelhead (when in season).

Single Day Trips

Multi-Day Trips

Our single-day trips are all-inclusive featuring round-trip transportation, a delicious riverside lunch, and all river equipment and guiding. This trip is perfect for an individual, couple, family, or group wishing to explore one of the Pacific Northwest's most beautiful rivers. Float in a guided oar boat, paddle raft and/or inflatable kayak. Enjoy easy class II whitewater through a deep basalt river canyon with stunning scenery which provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing, fun-filled day. View wildlife such as Big Horn Sheep, Bald Eagles, Osprey, deer, River Otters and if we're lucky, a Black Bear.

Our multi-day trips are all-inclusive featuring round-trip transportation and lodging the night before your launch in Joseph, OR. Float the special Wild and Scenic section of this river, only accessible by boat, in a guided oar boat, paddle raft and/or inflatable kayak. In camp, enjoy the beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests, hike the basalt cliff canyons, and view the wealth of flora and fauna. A great trip for families, groups, couples, and individuals wishing to spend time in this beautiful, peaceful river canyon. Also, cast your fly-rod if you wish to bring in a Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, or Steelhead (when in season).

And if you're pairing this trip with a visit to Joseph, OR, check out our Insider's Guide to Joseph for the scoop on what to do, where to eat, and more.

	Single Day Trips	Multi-Day Trips
Trip Length	1 day 8:30AM-5:30PM	2 or 3 days
Trip Cost	Single Day Rates	Multi-Day Rates
Class Rapids	II	II-III
Ability	Beginner to Experienced	Beginner to Experienced
Previous Experience Needed?	No	No
Rafting Season	May - July	May - July
Ages	5 and up	5 and up
Trip Starting Location	Joseph, OR	Joseph, OR
Launches	Troy, OR	Minam, OR
River Miles	10-18 (flow dependant)	39 miles through Wild and Scenic Section
Group Size Limit	24	24
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