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Wind River Rafting, in the Columbia River Gorge!

The Wind River 


The Wind River originates from the southeastern foothills of Mt. Adams and flows into the Columbia River. The Wind River is located on the Washington side of the Columbia River and is about 90 minutes from the Portland/Vancouver area.  The Columbia River Gorge  offers a wide variety of camping and lodging accommodations.

Rafting the Wind River


The Wind River Trip

The Wind River Trip is only available from April through mid-June!  The Wind River is probably one of the most challenging and demanding runs that can be commercially rafted in the northwest!  The unique Wind River gorge is one of the most beautiful, isolated and picturesque places that we run! The journey down the Wind starts off mild but after the first 1.5 miles, the bottom drops out! The trip then accelerates into a mad rush to the Columbia, with the next three miles with nearly continuous class IV+ and V rapids. The final eight miles are a bit easier, but it does contain many class IV and IV+ rapids. We stop mid-way through the trip and serve a scrumptious and well-deserved deli-style lunch. Although the run is only 11 miles, this run is a very full day of paddling, portaging and teamwork!  Our trips meet at 9:00am in the morning and are completed usually by 5:00pm in the afternoon.

Wind River Rafting

The Wind River is definitely not for everyone. To raft the Wind River with River Drifters your entire party must be physically fit and have prior class IV rafting experience (and preferably with us)! The minimum age to raft the Wind River is 16.  Since our main concern is not only your enjoyment, but safety plays a huge role on this run. River Drifters does reserve the right to re-schedule and/or cancel a trip due to unfavorable water levels or under qualified participants. Paddling class V whitewater is extremely fun but it is not for everyone!

Whitewater Rafting in Oregon and Washington!

           Some of the rapids on the Wind River are better run by foot!


What We Provide

River Drifters provides all the necessary gear to stay warm and comfortable on your adventure (wetsuits, booties, paddle jackets and helmets), all free!  We also provide a well deserved lunch, midway through the trip.  For a comprehensive list of things to bring for all weather, please see our Spring and Fall Trip List!

Wind River Fun


2008 Prices                 

$95/person (sorry, no discounts)!     

 

2008 Wind River Dates:

Saturday, April 12

Saturday, April 19

Sunday, April 20

Saturday, April 26

Sunday, April 27

Saturday, May 3

Sunday, May 4

Saturday, May 10

**More dates may be available depending on participation and ample water conditions.  At this time we do not anticipate desirable water levels after May 5th.  Book Your trip soon!

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Getting to the River   click the below links for directions!

Starting Point

Estimated Driving Time

 Portland/Vancouver Area

1.2 hours

Rafting the Wind River


Expected Weather

Wunderground.com Check the Local Area Forecast

or try: www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=the+dalles+oregon


Camping & Lodging in the Area

Peterson Prairie Campground: 8 miles west of Trout Lake via Highway 141. This campground does take reservations for both individual and group sites by calling (800) 280-2267. Travel Time to Meeting Spot: 45 minutes.

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