This is the best adventure you could possibly plan this summer! Back by popular demand for the third year, an exciting adventure in Hells Canyon whitewater rafting on the Snake River will be something you’ll remember forever. Spend 4 days on the deepest naturally carved river canyon exploring, relaxing and making new friends. Fish with Lyf and Erik, and enjoy some of the best fish from Portland’s Flying Fish along the way, and they and Tributary will even prepare what you caught!! Tributary will take you deep into the history of the Snake River (and plains) with stories from the Oregon Trail, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Nez Perce and Shoshone Native American tribes and inhabitants dating back over 11,000 years.
Sunday, August 13 – Arrive Halfway/Overnight at Pine Valley Lodge (book your room at Pine Valley Lodge by calling (541) 742-2027). It’s about a 6-7 hour scenic trip from Portland. You will want to allow time to stop and take in the beauty of the Columbia Gorge and the beautiful drive along route 86 between I-84 and Halfway
Arrive in Halfway between 3 and 5pm. Check in to your room at Pine Valley Lodge. We’ll meet for a delicious dinner in Halfway at Tributary’s headquarters, where you’ll meet your hosts and adventure mates for the next four days while enjoying some treats Lyf and Erik have brought for you to whet your appetite for what’s ahead.
Monday, August 14 – Continental breakfast at the Lodge, then then you’ll have the option of getting a ride from Halfway with Tributary down to Hells Canyon Dam or making the beautiful one-hour drive to the Idaho side of the river to Hells Canyon Dam in your own vehicle, arriving at approx 10am (we will confirm this time the evening before at dinner). We will launch, and start casually down river, catching your lunch – plenty of bass. (If you choose not to fish, that’s OK. Lyf and the rest of the crew will pick up the slack!)
Then we will rest and take up camp at our first campsite along the Snake River. Dinner on the river, and sleep in your tent that will have been set up for you. Marvel at the stars! We will be on the tail end of the peak Perseid Meteor Showers in mid-August, so you may get quite a show!
Tuesday, August 15 – Breakfast, launch down the river, where we will stop at a few sites to take in some history of the area, then lunch along the way, and continue to our second campsite to relax, and dinner on the river. Perhaps play some games, have some drinks (this trip is BYOB. Tributary will transport your beverages).
Wednesday, August 16 – A hearty breakfast, then launch down the river, and on this day will make the most progress, and we’ll fish for sturgeon. Lunch on the river, then we’ll head down and enjoy the beauty of the Canyon, and stop at our third campsite for our last night on the river, where Chef Erik and Lyf will prepare a Flying Fish Feast as a finale dinner.
Thursday, August 17 – After breakfast, we’ll have a casual short float down to Kirkwood Ranch, where we will enjoy a relaxing lunch, and have the opportunity to explore the museum containing relics and stories of this remote area’s history, Then we’ll be picked up on a jetboat and retrace our previous 30+ mile journey in faster time, heading upriver towards our launch spot, Hells Canyon Dam, where your car awaits you. Adios Amigos and Amigas!!
ITEMS FOR ON RIVER
ITEMS FOR CAMP
We suggest you pack your personal gear in a duffel bag (or similar type bag) that can easily be packed into a large dry bag while on the river. Your sleeping bag and pillow do not need to be in a separate bag.
*Please be sure to bring only eco-friendly soaps and substances on the river
PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
Pine Valley Lodge
For Sunday evening accommodations, we have a secured set of rooms set aside, please be sure to contact them at (541) 742-2027 to make a reservation. be sure to mention you are with the Portland Food Adventures Trip, this is not included with the trip. Breakfast Monday morning is included with your stay.
Tributary Outpost
For Sunday evening meet & greet dinner – meeting @ 6:00pm
For rafting Monday morning – meet 9:00am river ready with all gear packed
Tributary Whitewater has been a family owned and operated business since 1978. We run white water adventures in California & Oregon for all ages and walks of life. We believe river trips bring a special opportunity to connect with nature. Rivers can be both mild and wild and we offer experiences to unwind and re-wild.
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.
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.
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