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    We offer a wide variety of California Whitewater Rafting trips. We suggest choosing by location, duration, or difficulty.  Need A little more help making your choice?

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    • American River
    • Gold Country
    • Lake Tahoe/Reno
    • Northern California
    • Oregon
    • Sacramento
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • SoCal / Los Angeles
    • Yosemite

    Choose By DIFFICULTY

    Low Spice Beginner Trips (Class II
    Medium Spice INtermediate Trips (Class III)
    Full Spice Advanced Trips (Class IV)
    Too Hot Advanced Trips (Class V)

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    Single Day Trips Great for first timers!
    2 Day Trips Make it an overnighter!
    Half-Day Trips Fast n' Fun!
    Multi-Day Trips The ultimate experience
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    RAFT TRIP PRICING

    We offer a wide variety of rafting trip pricing that can fit any budget! From half-day quick runs to multi-day overnight adventures, we’re looking forward to getting you on the water.

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    GROUP DISCOUNTS

    We offer the following group discounts for our California white water rafting adventures. You can also check out some of our most popular group rafting trips:

    • 5% off with 6-11 people
    • 10% off with 12-17 people
    • 15% off with 18-23 people
    • 20% off with 24-29 people
    • 25% off with 30+ people
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    FAMILY RAFTING SPECIALS

    20-50% off Overnight vacations on selected weekday summer dates. Options for American River, Klamath, Carson and more!

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    Rafting, camping, or both? Check out our gear guide.

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Employee Only Zone! Links to Forms, Application Packages, CPR/First Aid Certification, Pro-orders,and other helpful resources:

Application & Other Packages:

You will need Adobe Reader to view/download these. Always a free download. You might have it and not know it, so click on the links below first and see if they open.

For Guides:

  • 2017 Guide Application Packet
  • Employee Timecard
  • Trip Planner
  • Trip Report

For Drivers:

  • 2017 Driver Application Packet
  • Daily Driver Inspection
  • Driver Road Test Packet
  • Drug/Alcohol Policy
  • Driver Drug/Alcohol Test Forms – Weimar/Rivers Bend
  • Driver Drug/Alcohol Test Forms – Truckee

For Everyone:

  • Tributary IIPP
  • Employee Manual

Workers Compensation:

Required Materials

Policy Inception

Time of Hire

Time of Injury

Notice to Employees DWC 7               X                 X
Employee’s Guide to The State Fund MPN by Harbor Health e3851               X                 X
New Employee’s Guide to Workers’ Compensation e13286              X  
Weimar/Rivers Bend – Package for Workers Comp. Injuries                   X
Truckee – Package for Workers Comp. Injuries                   X

Certification Links for Guides

For first time certifications:

  • Professional Educational Programs – CPR/First Aid & more, private classes available in Auburn office
  • Cascade Healthcare Services (Sutter-Roseville) – CPR and First Aid
  • American Red Cross – CPR and First Aid
  • American Heart Association – CPR and First Aid
  • Swiftwater Rescue Certification: Rescue 3 International and Sierra Rescue (Rescue 3, RRC, or WRT). Tributary typically offers a discounted Certification after our Guide School has ended.
  • Food Handling Safety Courses Every guide who will be doing food prep needs this. Online course. The ServSafe course was recommended but others available. Trib will reimburse the $15 fee and pay for a couple of hours labor to get this done.  

To Renew Online:

There have been indications that some organizations are only going to accept American Red Cross and American Heart Association equivalent classes in the very near future, so would recommend taking a class that is certified equivalent if at all possible! Only one that was checked is the first listed. Cannot vouch that any of the others are. 

  • ProCPR – The ProFirstAid is $39.95 2 yrs for both certifications and includes child (under 12). They state that AHA equivalent and nationally accredited and will provide letter to back that up. Used by US Coast Guard. 
  • American Health Care Academy – CPR/FA $39.90. They state nationally accepted also but not as guaranteed as ProCPR it appears. 
  • CPR&FirstAid.net – $34 for both (wallet card), don’t need wall cert.
  • Simple CPR –  FA $19.95, CPR $19.95, Both $34.95
  • International CPR Institute – FA $19.95, CPR $19.95
  • CPR Today – CPR $29.95 FA $24.95 Comp. BLS $54.95
  • First Aid Web Inc – Each Cert. $24.95

Pro-Deals

These you can sign-up/order on your own:

  • Astral – Follow the link and apply individually. 40% off.
  • GoPro – You will first need to go to the following link and complete the application for eligibility. Once submitted and approved, you’ll receive an email with further info to then place an order at the discounted pricing.
  • Chaco – Sign-up individually. You will get a confirmation in 2-3 weeks once employment has been verified.
  • Send in email to prodeal@immersionresearch.com: Name, Email Address, and Proof of Employment (pay stub, guide staff bio webpage, email from employer, or current ACA membership card). 
  • Keen Footwear – request a code good for the calendar year
  • NRS – YES! Now you can create your own pro account and place your own orders!
  • OutdoorProLink.com – Go to the website and apply, you will need proof of employment (ie: pay stub).
  • Experticity.com – (Formerly Promotive) get the special code and link via email, you sign up for yourself and the application will be approved.
  • Patagonia – request a code good for 1 year
  • Stohlquist – order form spreadsheet

Email or call the office for the following companies:

  • Smith Optics – email will be forwarded to you with log-in info

About Tributary Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running white water rafting trips in Northern California & beyond since 1978. The company was originally founded by Dan Buckley, an integral player in the development of white water rafting in California. Dan Buckley’s love to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others lives on with the current owner, Jeremiah Copper.

Tributary continues to be an industry leader in the west coast rafting industry. We offer more rivers than any other outfitter, giving us the ability to accommodate younger kids down to ages 4 (thru our own experience as parents). Our team is one a kind, and everyone in our staff, from guides, to drivers, to the folks answering the phones – we all have a passion for what we do.

The rivers call to us for different reasons, be that extreme white water, fishing, enjoying nature or just experiencing new things & places. There is magic in every river trip. For some, you may first see a bald eagle in flight for the first time, or maybe conquer your first Class 5 rapid. We are here to help you choose your perfect adventure, for any excitement level.

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6500 CA-49 Lotus, CA 95651
800-672-3846
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