Deschutes River Rafting
Central Oregon
Half Day & 1 Day
April 1 - Oct. 12
Class III
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Do outstanding whitewater, sunny skies, and easy accessibility whet your
appetite for fun? Then a Deschutes River whitewater rafting trip is for you.
This is not the river on which to seek solitude -
the Deschutes is too
popular for that. And with good reason. The Deschutes combines good white
water with a location near reasonably near Portland. The section we run is located in the rain-shadow of the Cascade
Mountains, which results in an enjoyably dry and sunny climate. So the weather is
often very good, with hot, sunny days and cool, starry nights the
norm. Particularly in the springtime, don't be surprised if the Deschutes is basking in the sun while the
Willamette Valley to the west is socked in with chilling drizzle.
Whatever the weather, the Deschutes offers numerous thrilling
rapids, including Wapinitia, Boxcar, Cyclops, Surf
City, and Oak Springs. But for some the greatest thrill comes at
Elevator rapids. After running elevator in our rafts we stop along shore, and
those who wish can accompany one our guides as we "swim" (float feet-first) through
the rapid.
Good rapids, sunny weather, dramatic scenery: come
see for yourself why this is the area's most popular raft trip. (Summer
weekends are typically quite crowded. We recommend you choose a midweek
date if possible.)
Narrow
canyons, rapids and numerous waterfalls abound along the Deschutes, which the
early French explorers called "le Riviere des Chutes," meaning
"the River of Falls." The
Deschutes arises on the eastern slopes
of the Cascades in the south central part of the state, and flows northward 250 miles to
its confluence with the Columbia. The
Deschutes is unusual for its very consistent flow rate throughout the
year. This is caused by the massive porous lava beds south and west of
Bend, where the main stream and its major tributaries originate. These sponge-like formations trap the springtime snow melt,
then release it at a steady rate throughout the year.
Trip includes:
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The services of our
professional guide staff.
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Transportation to and from our meeting place.
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A hearty lunch at riverside on full day trips. Lunch
is freshly prepared by our guides from the highest quality
ingredients. Special dietary needs may be accommodated with advance
notice.
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Durable, professional quality rafts and river
running equipment, including U.S. Coast Guard Approved lifejackets.
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Waterproof river bags for your
personal gear.
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Morning 1/2 day
trips meet at 9:30 AM, and afternoon 1/2 day trips meet at 1:00 PM.
1 Day trips meet at 10:00 AM. All trips meet near the Oasis Cafe, in
Maupin, which is approximately 100 miles east of Portland.
O.R.E.
operates these tours under a special use permit issued by the U.S.
Bureau of Land Management. O.R.E. is an equal opportunity service provider. |
