Whitewater Rafting Vacations Since
1978.
Welcome! We're Oregon River Experiences, and for the past
30 years we've had the
honor and pleasure of sharing whitewater
rafting adventures with guests as we explore the some of the northwest’s most pristine and awe inspiring
rivers.
Our business – and our passion – is to
provide our guests with unique, rejuvenating river rafting vacations. Rafting
with O.R.E. is different, and this difference is reflected in our name. Ours
are not simply river trips, they’re deeply satisfying river experiences. We create rare and unique experiences designed
to meet your vacation needs. With all the details professionally handled for you
by our experienced staff, you’ll feel safe and at ease, and you’ll return
home relaxed, renewed and rejuvenated.
We believe that river running can be about
more than simply having fun. It starts with fun, but the best river experiences
are also about rediscovering the
warmth of companionship, the thrill of adventure, and the serenity of silence.
They're about returning to the purity of natural places. About learning new
skills, and remembering how to play.
At O.R.E. we believe that nothing renews
mind, body, and spirit better than a river adventure. The thrill of
challenging the rapids, the quiet joy of exploring a scenic side stream, the
warmth of sharing stories around a campfire - these experiences enrich our
lives. Once you've joined us we think you'll agree.
The O.R.E. Difference
We’re the
Portland
metro area’s only full-time, statewide rafting outfitter. No one offers a
wider range of
Oregon
(and
Idaho
) whitewater river trips. Yet we’re a relatively small, owner-operated company
– not part of some large, distant
corporation – and we’re proud of this fact. Small means you’ll receive
personalized service both before and during your trip, and when you call or
email us you’ll typically reach our owner, not an administrative assistant or
an answering service. Small also means we don’t spread ourselves thin in
attempts to run hiking trips in
Peru, sea kayaking trips in
Australia, or the like. We stick to what we know well – rafting trips in the
Pacific Northwest
– and we do it right. Finally, small means we’re committed to keeping our
costs down and our overhead low, so our prices are very reasonable. We think
you’ll find that an O.R.E. trip is an excellent value for your vacation
dollar.
Careful attention
to safety.
Your safety is our number one concern. All of our guides are first aid
and CPR certified, and most have completed advanced first aid (Wilderness First
Responder or
EMT
) and swiftwater rescue training. We conduct a full safety orientation before
boarding, and all safety gear (life jackets, helmets for kayakers, etc.) is
provided. We’ve maintained an
outstanding safety record over the past 27 years.
Our wilderness expeditions (trips three days and longer) carry satellite phones
for emergency purposes. (Cell phones typically do not work in the wilderness
river canyons through which we float.)
Exceptional guide service.
Our
guides are friendly, skilled professionals. They’re chosen not only for their
boating skills but also for their outstanding leadership abilities and their
friendly and fun-loving personalities. They’ll work hard to keep you both safe
and comfortable on your river journey. We realize that you may have
apprehensions about the rapids, and about wilderness travel. Our crew
respects these concerns and is attentive to your needs. They’ll foster a
friendly, supportive environment where everyone is welcome, young and old,
first-timer and experienced boater.
For more about our guides please see
what our guests
say.
Unsurpassed range of river craft choices. We offer flexible itineraries and an unsurpassed range of boat types.
These means that we are able to optimize our trips both to match current river
water levels and to meet the needs of our guests. We offer an unsurpassed
variety of river craft from which to choose: oar rafts, paddle rafts, inflatable
kayaks, and our unique, custom designed Row-Your-Own oar rafts.
Sumptuous meals. We
serve delicious, healthy food. Meals are freshly prepared by our guides from the
highest quality ingredients. Special dietary needs may be accommodated with
advance notice.
Flexible and varied itineraries. We offer a wide variety of trip options and styles, from half day
white water introductions to five day wilderness river expeditions, from
thrilling springtime big water adventures to lazy summer floats. We offer
camping trips and trips that include stays in wilderness lodges. We run trips
for families and trips for seniors, trips open to parties of one and chartered
trips for groups of as many as 100 or more. We offer paddle raft trips,
inflatable kayak trips, and trips that include the option of learning to row a
custom designed oar raft.
Deluxe packages.
The level of service and amenity is high on our regular trips. We also
offer additional services for those looking for something extra. Deluxe package
options include round trip transportation from area airports and hotels, custom
barbecue lunches and dinners on day trips, digital photographic record of your
trip, and more.
Follow this link for more information.
We don’t cut corners. We use only the best, professional quality
river running equipment.
We’re responsible
stewards.
We practice minimum impact camping techniques, and we conduct our trips
in an environmentally responsible manner. O.R.E.
supports the work of stream and watershed conservation organizations in the
Northwest and nationwide. For more information about these groups and to find
out how you can help, visit the following sites:
American
Rivers |
Pacific
Rivers Council | Friends
of the River
We're an
outfitter of choice
for many groups and organizations, including
The Sierra
Club,
The Road Less Traveled, and
Elderhostel, Inc. |
