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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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
More about
Group
and Team Building Trips
Getting to the River
click the below links for directions!
Expected Weather
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.
More Camping in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
More Camping Options in the Area
Lodging in the Area
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