Craft Beer & Whitewater Rafting, 2 Day Trip

Choose Your River

A flight of five beer beer classes with beers of various colors sitting on a wooden table next to a wooden chair.

TRIP OVERVIEW

Crooked Lane Brewery + Whitewater Rafting on the Middle Fork American River

Nothing pairs better than beer and rafting! This two-day experience seamlessly blends whitewater rafting with a thoughtfully curated craft beer experience. Put on in partnership with Crooked Lane Brewing, and guided by the owner and brewer, Teresa Psuty, you’ll savor tastings of diverse array of beers including our collab brew, River Daze Hazy IPA. After each day on the river, guests will enjoy learning about the brewing process, Crooked Lane Brewing’s featured beers, and cheers to the river experience. Each pour will be accompanied by engaging stories and expert pairings! From campfire sessions to riverside meals, the trip offers a flavorful journey that celebrates the craft of brewing in the heart of nature, making it perfect for beer connoisseurs and outdoor adventurers.

Our 2-day, 1-night rafting trip starts by meeting in the morning at Crooked Lane Brewing in Auburn. After taking a shuttle to the put-in, the real fun begins as we take on a challenging 18-mile section of the Middle Fork American River on day one. After a thrilling start, we’ll ease back the pace so you can enjoy the beauty of the lush, forested canyon and hopefully spot some wildlife. We’ll spend our night together camped on a remote, riverside beach. The next day, we’ll get back on the river and test our mettle on several other Class III and Class IV rapids. At the end of the second day, we’ll shuttle back to our meet up point, Crooked Lane Brewing. From there you will have the opportunity to tour the brewery and see first hand the beer making process. Plus it’s a perfect spot to end – cheers with new friends, grab a 6-pack or growler of your favorite tasters, and relive the moments from the trip.   

The Middle Fork American River rafting is a challenging, advanced river with numerous Class IV rapids. It is fun and fast and one you will always remember! 

About Crooked Lane Brewing

Crooked Lane Brewing is a family owned craft brewery in the heart of Auburn, CA. They offer an expansive selection of beers, ranging from Blonde Ale and American Red Ale to Kolsch, IPAs, Imperial Porter, Doppelbock, among others. Their events calendar is packed each month with Trivia Nights, Food Truck Events, Bingo Nights, Stand Up Comedy and Live Music. Recently, they’ve expanded their offerings with the introduction of an on-site kitchen, allowing visitors to pair their favorite brews with delicious meals. For those who prefer to enjoy Crooked Lane Brewing at home, the brewery provides pre-order and pickup services, as well as online purchasing options with delivery across California.

Partnership Brew – River Daze!

We’ve teamed up with Crooked Lane Brewing to create a beer to pair with your rafting trip! Celebrate the rafting season with a crushable hazy IPA. Now available! Pick up the newly brewed, newly canned, newly rebranded collaborative beer River Daze Hazy IPA at their Auburn brewery, where we meet for several of our American River rafting trips.

TRIP ITINERARY

Meet Time 8 AM
Return Time: 3 - 4 PM

Meet at 8:00 AM at Crooked Lane Brewing: Our adventure begins at Crooked Lane Brewing in Auburn, California! We are the only rafting company to meet at the brewery. We’ll go over our trip preparations and orientation and then head to put in.

Full Day of River Excitement: We’ll practice some on-river paddling and then, our adventure begins! Enjoy a day on the beautiful, exciting Middle Fork American River, tackling rapids like Tunnel Chute and Kanaka right off the bat. There are also several side hikes we can explore throughout the day!

Dinner, Beer Pairings, and a Night Under the Stars: We’ll pull into camp in the early evening, giving you time to swim, fish, or explore the riverside while your guides prepare appetizers, beer tastings and dinner. Your meal will be paired with craft beers from Crooked Lane Brewing, featuring a tasting experience and stories with each course. End the night with storytelling around the campfire (if permitted by fire safety guidelines) before retreating to your tent for a cozy night’s rest.

Morning by the River: The guides will have coffee, tea, and hot drinks ready for you at sunrise, with breakfast served shortly after. After breakfast, you’ll pack and clean up camp and get ready for a second day of rafting.

More Rafting: Back on the river, we’ll navigate a stretch of calmer Class II rapid, before getting back into the thick of Class IV rapids. You’ll raft Chunder, and then portage around the infamous Class V+ Ruck-A-Chucky Falls. We’ll hike above the rapids so you can watch your brave and talented river crew guide the boats down the 20-foot drop and through a gauntlet of huge boulders. Below the rapid, you’ll hop back into the boat to tackle the rest of the river! 

Arrival at Take-Out: After rafting all day, we’ll reach our take-out and shuttle you back to your car at Crooked Lane Brewery. You can cheers to the adventure, tour the brewery and grab a 6-pack or growler of your favorite taster. 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Put on in partnership with Crooked Lane Brewing out of Auburn, CA
  • Includes an array of beer tasters presented by Crooked Lane Brewing owner and brewer
  • Taste a diverse lineup of beers including our collab brew, River Daze Hazy IPA.
  • Engaging stories and expert pairings with evening meals
  • Learn about the brewing process
  • Camp in the wilderness under a beautiful starry sky.
  • Experience the renowned Tunnel Chute American River, a man-made marvel from the Gold Rush, with a 90-foot rock tunnel and a 6-foot drop.

PRICING

Pricing is per person
June 7-8: Craft Beer & Rafting Trip
$500

What Should I Bring

For Rafting

  • Required Items
    • Shoes (no flip flops)
  • Suggested Items
    • Reusable water bottle
    • Sunglasses (with a strap)
    • Baseball hat
  • Do Not Bring
    • Wallets
    • Expensive jewelry

For Camping

  • Linens
    • Blankets
    • Pillow
    • Sleeping bag
  • Flashlight/Headlamp
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel

 

Click here for a full detailed list of what to wear and what to bring.

Rafting shuttle services and fees included. For more information on trip shuttles click here.

Included with Rafting

  • PFD (Personal floatation device / aka life jacket)
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Professional raft guide for each raft

Included with this Overnight River Rafting Trip

  • Tent
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Cot
  • Camping chair
  • Dry Bag for your gear
  • 1 night camping
  • 4 meals
    • Day 1 –  lunch & dinner
    • Day 2 – breakfast & lunch

Camping & Meals