Oregon Rafting Theme Trips

Rafting in Oregon is fun by itself, but when you add in a couple of themes, the spice really starts to kick in. “The Rogue River has always been a popular vacation get-away, but with our new theme trips, we’ve added a great twist to an already exhilarating adventure,” comments Rogue River Journeys’ General Manager Jim Ritter.

Partnered with Full Sail Brewing, Rogue River Journeys’ June 24-26 trip featuring the award-winning beers of Full Sail Brewing will certainly fill quickly. Each of the two nights will be spent at a historic lodge along the Rogue River and will feature beer tasting coupled with a “taste of Oregon”. A celebration of great food and fine micro brews from Full Sail Brewing (www.fullsailbrewing.com) will provide a fabulous and delicious experience on the June 24-26 Pub & Grub trip ($985 per person, includes two nights at historic lodges).

For women looking to master the art of reading water and guiding on the Rogue River, the June 17-21 Women’s Whitewater School may be just the ticket. Lead by women guides from California, Idaho, and Oregon, participants will have the opportunity to guide paddle boats, row oar boats, and participate in “round-the-campfire” discussions. The Rogue River is an ideal river to learn on; as it offers a wide range of rapids, from a difficulty level of class I through class IV. The five-day class fare is $995 per person.

Deb Meymarian, an instructor for the Women’s Whitewater School, said “Our course on the Rogue is designed for women guides, taught by women instructors, and will be a great first step for women who love the outdoors and have thought about guiding.”

What themes would you like to see for 2010? We have a poll on our Oregon Rafting home page. Find it on the bottom left corner.

Happy Boating!