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Rogue River » Oregon3 - 4 DAY LODGE TO LODGE EXPEDITION

ROGUE RIVER, OREGON 3-4 DAY EXPEDITION



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What to Expect

Get Ready!

☞ Typical Day

☞ Physical Requirements

☞ Learn About the Rafts

☞ Packing List

☞ Payment & Cancellation

☞ Pre-Trip Travel Information

☞ Day-by-Day Itinerary

☞ Lodges on the Rogue River

☞ Packing Tips

Quail Creek

Rainey FallsBlack Bar Lodge

Staircreek Falls

Foster Bar (Trip End)

Rand Boat Launch (Trip Start)

Morrison’s LodgeMerlin, Oregon

Alameda Rapid

Lower Grave Creek Falls

Meadow CreekRapidTacoma Rapids

Half Moon Bar Rapids

Devil’s Staircase

Rapids

Blossom Bar Rapids

Tyee RapidsRussian

Rapids

Upper Dulog Rapids

HorseshoeBend Rapids

Upper Black Bar F alls

Wildcat Rapids

Paradise Lodge

Marial Lodge

To Pacific Ocean

From Cascade Range




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With legendary American West appeal, stemming from deep roots in river rafting lore, the lodge to lodge

Rogue River rafting trip delivers a perfect blend of wildlife and wilderness with the cozy charm of cabin

comforts like your own room and private bathroom. Cascading down the lush Pacific face of snow capped

volcanic peaks, the Rogue River tumbles toward the Oregon Coast with the playfulness of the friendly river

otters that make their home on the Rogue. Wildlife such as deer and black bear thrive in this congressionally

designated Wild & Scenic river ecosystem. Comfortable water temperatures invite you to swim and play,

splashing through Class II - IV rapids for your choice of 3 or 4 days.

QUICK FACTSRogue River Lodge to Lodge: May-September 3or4Days,45milesRogue River Camping: Sept/Oct

Begins and Ends: Merlin,OR

Travel Time from Nearest Major City: Medford,OR(45min.drive)

Current Rates, visit:

RATES & DATESForcurrentrates&datespleasevisitourwebsiteat:

RATE INCLUDES RAFTING » ClassII-IVrapidsonthe

RogueRiver

HIKING » Hikestooldhomesteads,Panoramicvistas&more

LODGING » Stayinthecozycomfortsofsimplelodgesalongtheriver.

MEALS » Allmealsarepreparedforyouwhileontherivertrip.

TRANSFERS » ShuttleservicefromMerlin,OregontoriverandfromriverbacktoMerlin,Oregon.

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Itinerary & Travel InformationDAY PRIOR »MeetatMorrson’sLodgeat5:45pmfortriporientationandtoreceiveyourdrybag.

DAY ONE »MeetatMorrson’sLodgeat8:15amtodepartfortheRandBoatRampasagroup.Asafetyorientationwillprepareyouforthetrip,whileyourgearisloadedontotheboats.SometimebeforelunchthegentlyflowingriverbreaksitsslumberatarapidnamedGraveCreek.ThismarksthecongressionallydesignatedWild&ScenicsectionoftheRogueRiverinOregon.GueststakealunchbreakandwalkaroundaClassVrapidnamedRainieFalls.AfternoonhoursarespentsplashingthroughseveralmoreClassIIandClassIIIrapids.BlackBarLodgeawaitsyourarrivalwithhorsd’oeuvres,complimentaryregionalwine,beerandsodas.Playandexplorearoundthelodgeuntilyou’recalledinforafamilystyledinner,servedinthecozylodgediningroom.Enjoytheeveningasstarsbegintofillthesky.

DAY TWO »Freshlybrewedcoffeegreetsyoursensesatabout7am,withbreakfastfollowingashorttimethereafter.Personalgearistransportedbackdowntotheriver’sedgewhereboatsarepreparedforanotherdayofadventureontheRogueRiver.Enjoyplayfulriverrapidsthroughouttheday,interspersedwithahikeortwotohistoricpioneercabins.MarialLodgeishomeforyoursecondnightontheRogueRiver.EnjoyahikethateveningtoaspectacularwaterfallinthedenseOregonforest.

DAY THREE »Todayyou’llencounterthemostspectaularoftheRogueRiverrapids.MuleCreekCanyon,BlossomBar,andDevilsStaircaseareallClassIVrapids.Morerapidslengthenoutthedaywithacalmerside.*ExpecttoarriveatFosterBartake-outaround3:00pmwherevansarereadytotakeyoubacktoMorrison’sLodge.Youshouldarriveatyourvehiclearound6:00pm.

DAY FOUR » *ThefourthdayismadepossiblewithathirdnightstayintheParadiseLodge,locatedbetweenMarialLodgeandtheFosterBarTake-outlocation.SpendsomeextratimesoakinginthelushforestcanopyandrichwildlifeinthisbeautifulpartoftheRogueRivergorge.

*Note:Thisitineraryisprovidedasasample.Dailyactivitiesandsightswillvarybasedonweatherconditionsandguidepreferences.

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Pre-trip Orientation Meetings BesuretoarriveinMerlin,Oregonby5:45p.m.the evening prior to the tripdepartureinordertobeattheorientationmeetingheldatMorrison’sLodge.

Pre-Trip Travel InformationTherearemanytraveloptionstoconsiderinplanningyourOregonraftingvacation.Simplygiveusacallandwe’lldiscussyouroptionsandhelparrangeeverythingforyou.

WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET

OnceinMerlin,thenightpriortotripdeparture,youwillmeetatMorrison’sLodgeat5:45PM(PST)foranimportantonehourorientationmeetingtoansweranylastquestions.Thereyouwillreceiveyourwaterproofgearbags.YouarefreetoenjoydinnerinMerlin,ornearbyonyourown.Inthemorning,meetatMorrisonsLodgeat8:15AM.Eatbreakfastonyourownbeforehand.

WHERE TO STAY

Merlin Area Grants Pass

Morrison’sLodge-(800)826-1963 BestWestern-(800)553-7666

GaliceResort-(541)476-3818 HolidayInnExpress-800-838-7666

TheRiversideInn-(800)334-4567

FieryManor-(541)476-3591

HOW TO GET TO MERLIN, OREGON ThenearestairportislocatedinMedford,Oregon–theRogueValleyInternationalMedfordAirport–whichisapproximately28milessouthofGrantsPass.Forassistancewithshuttleservice,callAffordableShuttle(541)479-1042orGaliceResort(541)476-3818.Pleasenote:Thefeesthattheseshuttlecompanieschargeareinadditiontoyourtripfees.

ArrivingbyCar:FromI-5(northorsouth)takeExit61toMerlin.Merlinis3mileswestofI-5.Turnleft(west)ontoMerlin-GaliceRoadandgo12.5miles.Youwillcrossalarge,yellowbridgeovertheRogueRiverabouttwomilesbeforeyoureachMorrison’sLodge,whichwillbeonyourright.

Post-Trip TravelAfteryourrivertrip,youwillbeshuttledbyvanfromtheriverbacktoMerlin,specificallytoMorrison’sLodge.Werecommendlodginglocallythenightyourtripends,beforetravelinghome.

Making the Most of Oregon: Oregonhasalottoofferinthewayofscenicvistas,andiconicgeographiclandmarks-definitelyworthafewextradaysonaroadtriptoandfromyourMerlin,Oregondestination.See Page 12

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A Typical Day on the RiverAftermeetingyourguidesyouwillbegivenatriporientationthatwillincludehowandwhereyoucansitontherafts,howtoholdon,andsafetyprecautionswhileontheriver.

Atypicaldaywillincluderaftingforafewhoursatatime,stoppingforscenicside-canyonhikes,bathroombreaks,lunchandpossibleswimmingopportunities.Visitingwithnew-foundfriendsandlearningriverloreandgeologyfromourwell-trainedguidesaddstotheenjoymentofeachday.

TheRogueRiverinOregonisdesignated“Wild&Scenic”sotherewillbeplentyofwildlifesightingsinatypicalday.TheRogueRiverhas“poolanddrop”characteristics.Thismeansthere’salongpoolofcalmwaterfollowedbyarapid.Notlongafterlaunching,werunseveralplayfulrapidsthatgiveafun,rollercoasterride,atasteofwhat’stocome.Around4:00pmwearriveateachlodgewithplentyoffreetimeforhiking,fishing,readingorjustrelaxing.Horsd’oeuvresareservedateachlodgeanddinnerisservedfamilystylearound7:00.TheOregonskydarkensandthefirstshimmeringstarsappear,invitingcontemplationonthedayandconversationwithfriends,newandold.Weawakearound7:00amandenjoyfresh-brewedcoffee.Breakfastisservedandyoupackupyourpersonalgear.Theraftsareloadedandwedepartfromthelodgearound9:30foranadventure-packeddayofrapids,magnificentsceneryandfun.

“Our trip was amazing! I felt like a kid again. The guides were wonderful and really helped make the experience a great one. I would love to do this again!”DONNA - New York City

“AMAZING!!! The trip itself was awesome: beautiful scenery, exciting rapids, awesome night skies....but really, it was the people that made the trip what it was! Fellow rafters: an extraordinary group of folks from all over the US, we really melded into a river “family”! The crew took such great care of all of us, were knowledgeable about the river, and were entertaining, fun, and funny!! This was definitely a trip to remember. I’m feeling a bit of post-river withdrawals, but thinking back on the great times we all shared, makes me smile all over again! If you’re considering doing a raft trip with Western, don’t hesitate!! You’ ll be so glad you did!”QUINN - Bend, Oregon

Rafting Trips vs. Other VacationsThesettingandpaceofaraftingadventuregivesyousomethingyoudon’tfindinothervacations.Onawhitewaterraftingtrip,youwillquicklydiscoverwhysomanyarecallingthis“thebestvacationoftheirlives.”It’sthecombinationofdriftingovertranquilpoolsofwaterbetweenverdantforestedslopes,interspersedwithrockygorgesandtheexhilarationandthrillofrollingwavesandcrashingwhitewater,theexplorationofseldom-seenwaterfallsanduniquehumanhistory,thepeacefulmomentsofreflectionasyougazeupatthestar-studdedskyandthefreshfeelingofrenewalasthemorningsunslowlyfiltersthroughwindingcanyons.Allthisprovidesanindescribablesenseofbelonging.Asenseofonenesswithyourselfandthosearoundyou.Asenseofadventure,reflectionandrenewal.Comediscoverthedifference.

Expedition PartnersROWAdventuresownstheriverpermitsfortheareayou’vechosentoexplore.WesternRiverExpeditions’friendshipwithROWAdventuresallowsustoofferawidervarietyofriverexpeditionsinthewestatthesameratesasthetripoperator.WeareproudtoworkwithROWAdventuresandareconfidentthatyou’llenjoytheirhospitalityandqualityofriverexperience.

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Paddle RaftInconjunctionwithourOarrigs,RogueRivertripsalsoofferspaddleboatswhichprovide“hands-on”excitementinconqueringthewaveswithaspiritedteamof6rafters.Paddlersneednothaveanypriorexperienceasyourguideswillprovideampleinstructionandensureeveryone’ssuccess.

The Oar RigYourguideswilladeptlymaneuverfourtosixpassengeroarrigs.Thesespeciallydesigned18-footboatsofferacomfortablerideandare“self-bailing”whichmeansthatanywaterthatcomesintotheraftimmediatelyflowsbackout.

A Icewater

B Guestseating

C Firstaidkit

D Guestgearbags

E Guideseatatopcoolers

F Throwbag

G Oars

H Dryfoodstoragebox

I Personalstorageboxesorbags

J Storagefortents,cots,kitchen

stoves,tables

K “FlipLines”designedtoflipaboat

overintherareeventofanoverturn

L Bucketforboatrinsing...

...andwaterfighting

“From the time I registered for the trip until well after, I have been greeted with the highest level of professionalism and warmth. My trip was on the Rogue River and it was a stellar example of rafting. We had the advantage of staying in lodges for this trip. The time on the water was very safe and the guides are quite knowledgable about the sights along the way.” STAN - New York

Rafts on the Rogue RiverTheRogueRiverofferstheopportunitytopaddleyourowninflatablekayak,enjoytheexcitementofapaddleraft,orrideaboardacomfortableoarrigpilotedbyyourskilledguides.

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Inflatable KayakAvailableonlyattheguide’sdiscretion,thesetwo-personinflatablekayaksletyouchallengetherapidsonyourown.Theyalsoprovideapeacefulandrelaxingwaytoreclineandgazeupatthespectacularsceneryinthecalmstretchesofriver.Ifyou’veneverpaddledbefore,acquiringsomebasicpaddleskillswiththehelpofaguidetakesonlyafewminutes.

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Lodges on the Rogue RiverTheRogueRiverisawildernessarea,filledwiththewildlifeandsceneryyou’dexpecttofindinthewild.However,thereareanumberofremotelyaccessedcabinsorlodgesalongtheriverthatwereinplacebeforeitwascongressionallydesignatedasa“Wild&Scenic”waterway.NowhereelseintheUnitedStatescanyouraftawildernessofriverandstayinacomfortablelodgeeachnight.Eachlodgeisownedseparately,eachwithitsownuniquehistory.

Yourpersonalgearwillbetransportedtoeachcabinorlodgeeachnightofyourtrip.Allbeddingwillbeprovidedbythelodgeoperatorseachnight.

Togiveyoutheopportunitytogohiking,fishing,readabook,etc.,wegenerallyarrivenolaterthan4:00pm.Around5:30,weservehorsd’oeuvreswithdinnerfollowingaround7:00pm.

MORRISON’S ROGUE RIVER LODGE (Built 1943)Pre-triporientationisheldatMorrison’s.Youcanopttostayhere,oratanynearbyfacility,suchastheGaliceResort,thenightbeforeyourraftingadventure.

BLACK BAR LODGE (Built 1935) willgreetyouafterthefirstdayofexcitementontheriver.ThislodgeoriginallycateredtotheminersandpackerswhomovedupanddowntheRogueinthe1940’s.

MARIAL LODGE (Built 1903) wasoriginallybuiltasasmallpostoffice,alongamulerouteupanddownthecanyon.ThePostOfficeclosedin1954,andwasoneofthelastpostofficesservedbymuletrainintheU.S.IthassinceseenanumberofupgradesfromitsPostalpast.

PARADISE LODGE(Built ca. 1950)DeakandLouiseMillerpurchasedthisranchlandonawidebendintheRogueRiverinthe1950’s.Theranchhadbeenhomesteadedsince1905.Deakwasoneofthefirst“characters”tohosttourismandrecreationactivitiesathislodge,launchingthethrivinglocalrecreationalactivityenjoyedbymanytoday.

“The experience was absolutely unique and to quote my teenage sons, ‘totally awesome.’ We learned, were thrilled with the whitewater, made new friends, ate like kings and most importantly-totally relaxed.”JOE - New York

Black Bar Lodge

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www.westernriver.com/trips/rogue-river-rafting/weather.php☞

Wealwayshopeforgoodweatherbutyoushouldbepreparedforthepossibilityofcoolerweatherandstorms.Thisisapplicabletoalltripsthroughouttheseason.ThefollowingchartshowsaveragesforthemonthsofMaythroughOctober.Temperaturesandprecipitationwillvary.Arainstormoracoolfrontcanhappenanytime.Youcanfindcurrentweatherforecastsat:

Weather

“I had a great time on this trip, I would recommend this trip to anyone. The guides were unbelivable, they made the trip even better. Their knowledge of the river and the canyons were second to none. Besides their knowledge, the guides were alot of fun to talk with and listen to their stories. I expected to have a good time on the trip, and my expectations were met tenfold.” TIM - Kansas

TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION – ROGUE RIVER, OREGON:

MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

MeanMax.Temperature 73 82 90 90 83 72

MeanMin.Temperature 46 52 57 57 50 44

Precipitation(inches) 1.3 .6 .3 .5 .4 .9

Ourprimaryconcernisparticipantsafety.Thenatureofanoutdooradventureinvolvessomephysicalexertionandalsopossibleexposuretoweatherconditionsthatcanfluctuategreatlyduetoheat,sun,wind,orrain.Wedohaveexperienceaccommodatingpersonswithawiderangeofphysicalchallenges,disabilities,ormedicalandhealthconditions.However,wehavefoundthatforsomepeoplethefactofage,weight,lackofconditioning,heartorotherdisease,canendangerthemselves,otherguestsorcreateadditionalhardshipthatdiminishesthesuitabilityorenjoymentofthistypeofvacation.Pleaseconsidertheseconditionsinmakingyourchoiceofriveradventures.Pleasecheckwithyourphysicianpriortoyourtripifyouhaveanymedicalorhealthconditionorifyouaretakinganymedications,andthennotifyusofhowwecanbetterhelpyouwiththeseconditions.Ingeneral,participantswillneedtomeetthefollowingphysicalrequirements:

FitintoaType5LifeJacket(maximumchestsizeis52”)requiredbytheU.S.CoastGuard

Abilitytosecurelygripropesprovidedforhandholdswhilerunningtherapids

Enoughagilitytoclimbonandofftherafts—thiscouldbeasmuchasa2-3footreachandoftenonwetandslipperysurfaces

Abilitytonavigateuneventerrainonhikesandincamp

Ourprincipleobjectiveisforyouandyourfellowgueststohaveanenjoyableandfulfillingexperience.Ifyouareconcernedaboutanyoftheserequirements,pleasecallourfriendlystafftofurtherdiscusswhichtripisrightforyou.OurParticipantAcknowledgementofRisksFormwillmorefullydescribesomeoftheinherentrisksinvolvedintheseactivities.Welookforwardtohavingyoujoinusontheadventureofalifetime.

Physical Requirements for Rafting Trips

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Packing ListNote: Your cabin/room will have beds & showers. You will not need bedding or towels. Lodges are unable to accommodate the use of personal hair dryers or similar electrical equipment.

DUFFLE BAG Allofyourpersonalitemsshouldbepackedintoasoft-sideddufflebagapproximately8”x12”x19”insize.Thesedufflebagsareavailableatwww.redrockoutfitters.com(moreinfoaboutthisonnextpage).

DAY BAGUponarrivalattheorientationmeetingthenightbeforeyourtrip,youwillbeprovidedawater-resistantdaybag(approximately9”x20”).Inthisdaybag,youwillwanttoputthoseitemsyouwishtoaccessduringtheday(raingear,camera,medications,sunblock,lipbalm,etc).Werecommendpackingtheseitemstheeveningbeforeyourrivertrip.

GEAR BAGAlsouponarrivalattheorientationmeetingthenightbeforeyourtrip,youwillreceiveawater-resistantgearbag(13x24).Youwillputyourdufflebaginsidethisbag,rollthetopdownandclipitsecurelytoavoidgettingyourpersonalgearwet.Yourpersonalgearbagwillbeavailableatthelodgeseachnightofyourtrip.

CLOTHING ITEMS Two-piece rain suit or “paddle gear”(Notjustfor

rainstorms-watertemperaturescanbechilly!Offersprotectionagainstthecoldwaterwhenrunningrapids–especiallyintheearlyseason.Noponchosplease)

1-2swimsuits(2-pieceswimsuitandquick-dryingshortsorsportsbraandshortsrecommendedforwomen)

2quick-dryingshirts(longsleeveand/orshortsleeve)

2pairoflightweightpants/shorts,shirts&underwear

2pairofsocksforuseincaseofsunburnorfootinjury

1pairquick-dryingpants(optional-forsunprotection)

Lightweightfleecetop

Sturdywatersandalsorwatershoes(noflip-flops).Basedonthetypeandconditionofyourfootwear,youmaywanttoconsiderabackuppairofsandalsorshoesincaseofanydamage.

Comfortablefootwearfortheeveninginandaroundthelodges

Hatforsunprotectionwithstringorhatclip

BandanaorBuff

Paddlingglovesforkayaks&paddleboats

PERSONAL ITEMS Personalhygieneproducts,Toothbrush&toothpaste

Plentyofsunscreen

Sunscreenlipbalm

After-sunmoisturizinglotion

Sportwaterbottlewithcliporcarabiner

Smalltowelandwashcloth

Smallpackoftissues

Smallheadlamporflashlightwithextrabatteries

Binoculars

Sunglasseswithsafetystrap

Camera–waterproofdigitalcamerawithextrabatteriesandmemorycardsrecommended

Extraeyeglasses/contacts(includeretentionstrap)

Paddlinggloves

Cashforgratuities(Yourguideswillmakeeveryefforttoseethatyourtripisenjoyableandsuccessful.Gratuitiesforguidesareappropriate,greatlyappreciatedandatyourdiscretion,asagestureofthanksfortheirprofessionalismandservice.Asuggestedguidelineis10percentofthetripcost.Thecommonpracticeistogivethegratuitytothetripleaderonthelastnight.Itwilllaterbedividedequallywiththerestofthecrew.)

COLD WEATHER ITEMS (see weather section) PolyprosocksforriverorWoolsocks

Stockingcap,fleeceorwoolgloves

Thickfleecejacketand/orlightweightdowncoat

Lightweightlongunderwearforsleeping

1additionalsetofpoly-proorcapileneunderwear(tops&bottoms)

SplashJacketandpantsrecommendedforcoldtrips

OPTIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS Plasticbagfordirtyorwetclothing

Disposablemoisttowelettes

Personalbeestingkit(ifallergic)

FishinggearandOregonlicense(gearmustbeinprotectivecaseanddisassembledduringtravel)

Sarong(longclothwornlikeaskirt,wrappedatthewaist)

Sundressforladies

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Items Provided

Get Ready in One Order: Red Rock OutfittersThroughseveraldecadesofexperienceontheriver,Westernknowswhatclothingandgearwillkeepyousmilingeverysecondofyouradventure.Specifically,we’vebundled“The Works” forhim,forherandoneforgearingeneral.GetaFREEitemwitha“Works”purchase.Foryourconvenience,youcanorderalltheseitemsonlinewithWestern’sretaildivision: redrockoutfitters.com☞

www.RedRockOutfitters.com

TransportationfromMorrison’sLodgetoBoatLaunch

ReturnShuttlefromRogueRivertoMorrison’sLodge

Professional,licensedguides

Allmealsbetweentripdepartureandreturn

Lodgingwhileontherivereachnight

Alleatingutensilsandsouvenircup

Unlimiteddrinkingwater

Water-resistantdrybagforpersonaldufflebags

Water-resistantday-usedrybag(9”diameterx20”)forpersonalitems

OarBoats,PaddleRaftsandInflatableKayaks

USCoastguardapprovedwhitewaterlifejackets

WildernessFirst-Aidkit

SanitaryFacilities

Be Prepared for Any Weather:Weatherisalwayspresentonarivertrip...Temperaturescanfluctuatedaily,andmayevendisobeypredictedweatherforecasts!Itiswisetocomepreparedforanything,butwerealizethereareweightandsizelimitationsforpacking.Whilewecannotpredictitall,hopefullywe’vegivenyoutheproper insights and information to prepare you for the adventure of alifetime!

Rain Gear vs. Paddle Gear

Key Feature:Neoprenerubber“gaskets”aroundwrists&neck.Bestincoldweather&whitewater.

PROS:•Nothingbetterforstayingdry

•Idealwhenweatherremainscold

•Blockswaterfromalldirections

•Bestforwhitewater

CONS:•Hot&sweatyinwarmweather

•Pulloverstylecanbedifficult

•Specializedpurposelacksversatility

•Nohoodforrainstorms

Key Feature:Easytowear,versatile,bestinwarmerweatherandrain.

PROS:•Keepsyourelativelydrywithout

the“sweatchambereffect”

•Blockswind-chillafterrapids

•Versatilepurpose/easytowear

•Bestforrain,shieldswhitewater

CONS:•Notwaterproofduringlargerapids

•Gettingcoldcanbeathreattofun 1-888-924-2050

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Things to bring: Dufflebag(approx.8”x12”x19”),packedwithpersonalitemsoutlinedonthepackinglist

Extrasnacks,ifdesired.(Snackswillbeprovidedduringthetrip).

Camera(s)-Phonesascamerasinwaterproofcases/sleeves(Cellserviceunavailable)

Things to leave: (NOTTOBRINGONTHERIVER)

Suitcases&extraluggagecanbeleftatMorrisonLodgestoragefacility,oryourvehicle.

Unnecessaryelectronicdevices(gamedevicesforkids,etc.)

Jewelry

FINAL CHECKLIST: The morning of your trip: Checkoutofyouraccommodations&eatagoodbreakfast.

MeetatMorrison’sLodgeby8:00AM(PST).

Comedressedandreadytoraft(seediagrambelow):

Gear provided: Water-resistant gear bag. Once

youaredressedandreadyfortheriverthatday,youshouldpackyourpersonaldufflesoitisreadytoplaceinsidethisrubberbag.Youcanaccessitagainthatnightatthelodge.(Inaccessibleduringtheday).

Small day bagtoholdpersonalitemsyouneedthroughouttheday(sunscreen,lipbalm,rainsuit,camera,snacks).Packtheseitemsthenightbeforeyourrivertrip.

Lifejacket / PFDwillbehandedoutandproperfittingwillbedemonstratedbyyourguideswhenyoumeetthemattherafts.

BIG SMILE

RETENTION DEVICE(S)

LIP BALM & SUNSCREEN

River guides invented these thirty yearsago for hats and sunglasses. They work!

A smile is a curve thatsets a lot of things straight

LIFE JACKET / PFDAvailable at the river’s edge, with the rafts

WATERPROOF CAMERAOr use a waterproof / sandproof case

QUALITY RAIN GEARGood quality rain gear is handy in your day bag for rain, but especially for rapids!

MEDICATION(if needed)

HAT FOR SUN PROTECTION

QUICK DRY SHORTS

SUNGLASSESThey’re not just for Hollywood looks

Wide-brimmed hat, baseball cap or visor

COMFORTABLE SHIRTBest with UPF for sun protection

STURDY WATER SANDALS OR SHOESNo flip flops, mukluks, cowboy boots, spurs, etc.

Makes sitting on the raft more comfortable

WATER BOTTLE WITH A CLIPAlways drink lots of water in the desert

At least 30 SPF - You will havetime to apply this before rafting

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General InformationBEVERAGES »Waterisavailableinunlimitedquantitiesontheboats.Limitedamountsofsoda,beerandwinewillbeavailable.Ifyouwishtobringyourownalcoholicbeveragesandsodapopyoumaydosoinmoderateamounts.Pleaseavoidglasscontainers.Plasticbottlesandaluminumcansworkwell.

VALUABLES » YouwillwanttohavephotoID,amajorcreditcard,andsomecashforgratuities.Allothervaluablesandjewelryshouldbeleftathome.Inaddition,asasafetyprecautionwesuggestthatyounotwearringsontheriver.Also,eachyearafewofourgueststravelingonairlinesarrivewithoutluggage.Withthisinmind,wesuggestyoucarrywithyoumedications,prescriptionglasses,andanythingyoumaynotbeabletoreplacetheeveningbeforeyourtripdeparts.

EXTRA LUGGAGE » Transferallyourpersonalclothingandgearwhichyouwillneedontheriverexpeditiontoasmalllightweightdufflebag.Identifydufflebagwithlabel.PleaseDONOTBRINGSUITCASESonyourrivertrip.Aspartofyourequipmentpackage,weprovideawater-resistantbag,inwhichyouwillplaceyourpersonaldufflebag.

OTHER QUESTIONS » Ifyouhaveadditionalquestions,ourfriendlystaffisavailableMonday–Fridayfrom7:00AMto6:00PMMountainTime.Also,visitusonlineatwesternriver.comformoreinformation.Besuretoseeour“FAQS&POLICIES”sectiononlineundereachtrip.

westernriver.com/cancellation☞

Payment & Cancellation PoliciesPAYING YOUR BALANCE Allpaymentsarenon-refundable.Paymentinfullisdue90dayspriortotripdepartureandmaybepaidbycheck(preferably)orcreditcard.Wereservetherighttocancelyourreservationiffullpaymentisnotcollectedbytheduedate

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS Thecancellationpolicyappliesatthetimeofdeposit.DetailsregardingcancellationsandtravelchangesforeachtripcanbefoundatWesternRiver.comoronyoureservationconfirmation.Ifyoumustcancelanyreservation,thecancellationpolicyappliesineveryinstanceandtherewillbenoexceptionsforanyreason.Westernwillnotissueanyrefundforarrivinglateorleavingatripearly.WesternRiverExpeditionsisnotresponsibleforanyexpensesincurredinpreparationforanycancelledtripsorforcostsincurredduetotraveldelays,flightcancellations,orillness.Ifyouareconcernedaboutthepossibilityofhavingtocancel,youmayfindinformationaboutcancellationcoverageandpolicydetailsat:

Fly Fishing & Spin Fishing arebothpopularontheRogueRiver.ChinookSalmonandSteelheadabound,aswellasCutthroatTrout.

LicencescanbepurchasedthenightbeforetripdepartureinMerlin,Oregon.

Collapsiblepoles,orrigidpolecasesarerecommended.Insomecasesitmaybepossibletopurchasetheneededequipmentjustthedaypriortothetriptoavoidhassleswithairlinetravel.

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Making the Most of Your Visit to OregonWhetheryouchoosetoflyintoPortland,OregonInternationalAirport(PDX),orMedfordInternational(MFR)insouthernOregon,youmaywanttoconsideraddingaroadtriptovisitsomeoftheothericoniclandmarksandvistasduringyourvisittoOregon.Youcouldspendamonthexploringandstillnottakeitallin,butbelowisasamplingofsightsyoumaywanttoplantoseealongwithyourRogueRiverraftingadventure.OREGON COAST “THE PEOPLE’S COAST”

Called“ThePeople’sCoast”becauseall363milesofOregon’scoastlinehasbeendesignatedaspublicland,availableforalltoenjoy.Ruggedcliffs,historiclighthouses,verdantforests,spectacularcoastalscenery,impressivesanddunesandvastsandybeachesawaityoualongthePacificCoastScenicByway,USHighway101.Recreationalopportunitiesincludehiking,fishing,cycling,beachcombing,whaleandbirdwatchingandmuchmore.Alongthewayyouwillfindartgalleries,festivalsandaquariumsinthetownsthatdotthecoast.

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

Forhundredsofyears,CraterLakehasinspiredpeoplewithitscombinationofwaterandmountains.Withexcellenttrails,boattoursonthelakeandahistoriclodge,therearemanywaystoenjoythisnaturalwondercreatedsome7,700yearsagowhenvolcanicMountMazamacollapsedafteramonstrouseruption.This“calderalake”isoneofthedeepestlakesintheworld,withsomeoftheclearestwateraswell.ItislocatedjustundertwohoursfromtheMedfordairport,andtwoandhalfhoursfromourRogueRivermeetingpointinMerlin,Oregon.

OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT ThisfabulousbutlittleknownNationalMonumentoffersawiderangeofactivitiesincludingthemainhighlight,atourthroughanactivemarblecavethathasbeencreatedbynaturalforcesoverthecourseofmillionsofyears.Ontheseranger-ledhikes,youlearnaboutthegeology,fossils,caveecosystems,batsandmuchmore.Aboveground,there’smoretoexploreincludingaremnantofold-growthconiferousforest,hometoanastoundingarrayofplants,andaDouglas-firtreewiththewidestknowngirthinOregon.

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE COUNTRY Withawarm,dryclimatethatisconsideredtobesimilartotheBordeauxregionofFrance,thisisoneofthewarmestgrowingregionsinOregon.Therearesome60wineriesandmostareopenfortastingsandvisits.Ifyoudon’thavetimetovisitthemall,focusontheApplegateValleyWineTrailwhereyou’llfindproofthatthere’smorethanPinotNoirinOregon.

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