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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
Southern California earthquake update – trip outings are not impacted
2019

Southern California earthquake update – trip outings are not impacted

ByMatt Volpert July 6, 2019November 9, 2022

While the recent Southern California earthquakes have been close to our location, they have not impacted our operations, company infrastructure, or trip safety. All trips…

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Six rafters doing a paddle high five on the Lower Kern river
2019

When is the best time of year to run a 2019 Kern River rafting trip?

ByMatt Volpert May 8, 2019November 9, 2022

Planning a rafting trip is similar to planning a ski vacation – finding the ‘best’ time to go depends on what you value. Are you…

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2019

Big Water Protocol 2019

ByMatt Volpert March 22, 2019November 9, 2022

6/30/19 UPDATE: Thank you everyone for a safe and successful implementation of our Big Water Protocol. River levels have now come back down to our regular…

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Airbnb Ecopods
2018

Not your typical Airbnb: Four awesome pads near the Kern River.

ByMatt Volpert December 29, 2018December 18, 2022

These aren’t your regular rentals. Make your river rafting weekend one you’ll really remember by considering a different flavor of accommodations. Number One: Eco-Pods Location: Near…

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2018

4/26/18 Kern River Rafting Season Update

ByMatt Volpert April 26, 2018February 19, 2023

Let the melt begin! The Upper Kern is on its way up and is currently flowing at 1,460 Cubic Feet per Second. Right now we’re…

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2018

Kern River Outfitters featured on Adventure Archives video

ByMatt Volpert April 13, 2018November 9, 2022

Adventure Archives is the highest rated and most watched outdoor adventure channel on YouTube today. They’re a group of guys that are passionate about the…

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Raft getting surfed in a hole on the Kern River
2018

2018 Miracle March Delivers Kern River Comeback

ByMatt Volpert March 29, 2018February 23, 2023

Better late than never: Conveyer belt of March storms triples our snowpack. We were a bit nervous in mid-February when there had only been one…

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The 2017 Lower Kern is booming through September

ByMatt Volpert August 14, 2017February 23, 2023

Season Update Our terrific snowpack is now paying off: Our Lower Kern season is going to be a long one with excellent flows. With the…

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Big Water Protocol is no longer in affect

ByMatt Volpert July 23, 2017February 19, 2023

With river flows coming into our regular operating range, our Big Water Protocol is no longer in effect. While our on water trip safety doesn’t…

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Upper Kern River rafting season extended – again

ByMatt Volpert July 6, 2017February 23, 2023

The Upper Kern is experiencing it’s longest season in decades – make sure you get to experience it! We did it again – extended our…

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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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