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We have activated our Big Water Protocol through July 15, raising our minimum ages on some trips.

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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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When is the best time of year to run a 2019 Kern River rafting trip?
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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Big Water Protocol 2019
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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Since 1980 we have offered river rafting trips on the Upper, Lower and Forks of the Kern. Our company is a family business with outfits in Southern Oregon on the Rogue River and on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, in Idaho.

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      • Upper Kern
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    • By Month
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      • July & August
  • Trip Planning
    • Your Rafting Trip
      • What To Pack
      • Kern River Weather
      • Find Your Photos
    • Kern River Area
      • Kern River Camping
      • Lodging & Airbnbs
      • Activities & Events
    • Kern River Outfitters
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      • About Us
      • Directions & Contact Us
  • Groups
    • Group Discounts
    • Bachelor/ette Parties
    • Church Groups
    • Company Retreats
    • School Groups
  • Trip Prices
  • 1-760-376-3370

Important: We have activated our Big Water Protocol through July 15, raising our minimum ages on some trips.