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Author: Matt Volpert

Matt is the owner and operator of Kern River Outfitters. He has been guiding for nearly 20 years and has logged over 20,000 river miles. When he is not on the Kern, you will find him guiding for his older brother, Will, in Southern Oregon, or his younger brother, Skip, on the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho. In the off-season,  Matt writes whitewater guidebooks for GoRafting.com
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Abbreviated season projected for Kern River

ByMatt Volpert May 6, 2013November 14, 2022

Recent water data from the State of California shows that winter precipitation above the Kern River was less than 15% of average. It means that…

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Group organizers rejoice! We now offer online Risk Agreements.

ByMatt Volpert April 19, 2013November 14, 2022

Probably the most difficult task of a trip organizer is making sure all the paperwork is filled out and submitted. The more steps involved, the…

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2013 Whitewater School Kicks Off Tomorrow

ByMatt Volpert April 13, 2013November 14, 2022

Tomorrow is April 13th which means it is our first day of guide school! We are thrilled to have an absolutely packed guide school with…

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Planning your Kern River rafting trip

ByMatt Volpert March 22, 2013February 25, 2023

We want to make your Kern Valley visit as easy as possible. Our knowledgeable staff can help you plan your visit with local recommendations. Our…

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The Best Whitewater Trip in the Country: The Forks of the Kern.

ByMatt Volpert March 15, 2013November 14, 2022

The Forks of the Kern is unlike any multi-day trip in the world. 22 miles of thundering class IV-V rapids mixed with cathedral high sequoias,…

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Extended Rafting Vacations

ByMatt Volpert February 20, 2013November 14, 2022

Looking for a family adventure longer than our Two Day Lower Kern trip? Our company also runs trips on the finest rivers in Oregon and…

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First Trip of the Year: April 11th

ByMatt Volpert February 15, 2013November 14, 2022

Our first trip of the 2013 season is set to launch on April 11th. We are looking forward to the coming spring and summer for…

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Pub and Grub: Two Days of Fantastic Whitewater and Local Craft Beer to Whet your Palate

ByMatt Volpert February 10, 2013November 14, 2022

Our most popular speciality trip, the Pub and Grub, is quickly approaching. Mark your calendars for June 27-28th, and if you haven’t done so already,…

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2013 Whitewater School

ByMatt Volpert February 1, 2013November 14, 2022

Our Kern staff numbers upwards of 25 full and part time guides and every year a handful move on to real-life careers. We strive for…

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The 2012 Season Is On It’s Way

ByMatt Volpert April 4, 2012February 9, 2023

Please note: This post was written by Luther Stephens and was imported from our former blog platform. It has been kept for archival purposes. The…

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We offer river rafting trips on the Upper, Lower and Forks of the Kern - the best Southern California Rafting. For over 20 years we have also offered World-Class river trips in Idaho, Alaska, Arizona, Northern California, & Oregon - including on Idaho’s Salmon River & Hells Canyon of the Snake River, Oregon’s Rogue River, Arizona’s Salt River, and Alaska’s Tatshenshini River. 
- Also check out Pacuare River rafting in Costa Rica.

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