Canyon Outfitters History

canyon outfitters history

Canyon Outfitters was founded by George Hauptman in 1980, after his first rafting trip on the Rogue River, he decided that river life was the dream to follow. George met his bride to be, Lynette, on a Rogue River trip. George and Lynette created a partnership and an amazing company, like family with rafting trip on Hells Canyon and more for over 40 years.

In late 2022 Tributary Whitewater acquired Canyon Outfitters, adding the trips personally curated by the Hauptmans to our incredible river experiences. Tributary, and owner Jeremiah Copper, are looking forward to continuing these trips.

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Tributary Whitewater

Incredible River Experiences

We launch trips on many different rivers in California, Oregon and Idaho. For questions give our main office a call – we would love to talk with you about our trips and rivers.

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the Rivers we run

Our vision is to create a sustainable and equitable reality where our rivers are enjoyed and protected, a place where families and friends can be inspired and challenged.

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running rivers since we were first founded in 1978. Since we opened 40+ years ago we have expanded to include Adventure Connection, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, High Desert River Outfitters, Canyon Outfitters and are the parent company of Raft California and Raft Oregon. While some things have changed over the years, Tributary remains a family-run small business with the same passion for the river and the mission of leading others to experience it.

Tributary Whitewater Tours is a permitted outfitter under the National Forest Service, the CA Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Nevada County, El Dorado County and Bureau of Land Management. Tributary Whitewater Tours is an Equal Opportunity Service Provider.