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Meet Chris Shackleton, AKA, The Dreamflows Guy
2019

Meet Chris Shackleton, AKA, The Dreamflows Guy

ByMatt Volpert December 27, 2019November 9, 2022

For surfers, it’s Surfline. For powder hounds, it’s OpenSnow. Every action sport seems to have it, a go-to resource for up to date conditions. Whitewater is no…

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2019

A look back at our 2019 season

ByMatt Volpert December 15, 2019February 25, 2023

Hit: A more lenient cancellation policy Due to permits and scheduling, rafting companies typically install a stringent cancellation policy, effectively locking you down with no…

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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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River guide giving a safety briefing on the Kern River
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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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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