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In general, six guests plus the guide will fit in a raft. The number of guests per raft can vary depending on the size of the guests and what trip is chosen.
Our Upper Klamath Wards Canyon river trip will be 4-6 people per raft depending on water levels.
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As much as we love dogs and other pets, they are not allowed on commercial river trips. There are local options for pet boarding and we recommend booking a spot with them in advance. Please do not leave your pets unattended in or around your vehicle.
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The first step to staying safe: choose the right trip for your group.
Whitewater rafting is a fun summer activity with a range of difficulties for almost all ages and abilities; as with any activity there are inherent risks and you will need to sign a waiver to participate. You have taken the first step of mitigating that risk by researching an experienced outfitter. Certain river trips have less risk than others and choosing an appropriate level of whitewater for your group is critical. Call 541-488-2811 to speak with a whitewater professional about your options. -
Swimming is a recommended skill for all whitewater activities, but not mandatory. Personal flotation devices are mandatory on every outing and are designed to help keep your head above water.
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We use stern frames and oars for all of our trips to give the guide more power and control. Paddle boats can be requested. Our Rogue Scenic Float with low level rapids will require little to no paddling. All Rogue River Whitewater trips will require some paddling. If there are medical injuries preventing paddling, please let your guide know, this does not exclude you.
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Age guidelines vary for the different rafting trips based on the degree of difficulty. These guidelines can go up or down depending on the flow of the river, so please call if someone in your group is near the cutoff.
Age guidelines:
Rogue Scenic Float – Class I-II: Minimum age is 2 years old and 30lbs.
Rogue River Whitewater – Class l-lV: Minimum age is 8 years old.
Upper Klamath – Class lll-lV+: Minimum age is 12 -
The rafts themselves do have a weight limit however it’s very high. The only thing we care about is if guests can fit into the PFDs (personal flotation devices). If anyone is unable to fit we can’t take them out on the river.
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Yes, we provide Whitewater specific Type V personal floatation devices. Your pfd will be fitted and checked by a guide and all buckles must be clipped while on the river. Helmets are also required on every trip except the Rogue Scenic Float and Family Float.
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Yes, people fall out of the raft from time to time, but if you pay attention and listen to your guide, the chances of falling out are small. Young children, people with disabilities and non-swimmers can request a senior guide.
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Yes. Each raft has a highly qualified guide with extensive rescue training. All guides are first aid and CPR certified and many of our guides have more extensive medical training.
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What to wear is largely weather dependent!
In the hot summer months please plan on wearing synthetic clothing like you are going to the pool or beach. Any quick dry clothing is best including long sleeve sun protection if that is a worry for you.
In spring and fall and any cooler days during the summer Noahs will provide wetsuits, fleece, and splash jackets to keep you warm. You are more than welcome to bring your own cool weather gear (keep it synthetic though! Rain jacket, fleece, wool are best).
Always bring a secure footwear; any sandal with a secure heal strap (example: Chacos, Tevas, Keens) or tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
We also recommend sunglasses and sunscreen. Your guide will have a dry bag for small items, but please keep towels and dry clothes on the shuttle.
Tips: tipping is not required but greatly appreciated and should be based on service provided. If you choose to tip your guide, please bring cash as we do not run credit card tips. Most guides have venmo as well.
What not to wear: Cotton, denim, flip-flops, Crocs, loose fitting sandles
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Noahs River Adventures has multiple pick up locations in Ashland (N. Ashland, downtown and S. Ashland). We also pick guests up in Central Point for our Rogue Trips and Hornbrook for our Klamath trips. lWe will provide transportation from the meeting location to the river, and back to your vehicle following the trip.
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Raft trips depart daily rain, smoke or shine and are almost never cancelled with the exception of an extreme event that is an unacceptable risk or level of safety.
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On half and one day trips we refund 100% of payment when you notify Noah’s at least 48 hours prior to trips departure. *For groups over 20 people we require notification of cancellation at least 14 days prior to departure.
On multiday trips we refund 100% of payment when you notify Noah’s at least 30 days prior to trips departure.
On multiday fishing trips we refund 100% of payment when you notify Noah’s at least 60 days prior to trips departure.
We do not refund money if you cancel within the above time frame of your trips departure
Noah’s does not cancel trips due to natural weather events; this includes but is not limited to fires, smoke, lightning, cold or hot temperatures, and wind. The exception to this would concern safety. We will not run trips if weather events are dangerous.
