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2022

Where our guides have been paddling this off season

ByMatt Volpert December 16, 2022December 19, 2022

During the off season, some of our guides head back to school, others work at ski resorts, some move to the beach, and a few…

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2022

Save Your Seat for 2023

ByMatt Volpert November 20, 2022November 21, 2022

Introducing Save Your Seat: Until February 1, reserve a Kern rafting trip without any deposit. By February 1, a $50 deposit per person is required…

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Kern River Hiking | 2022

Whiskey Flat Trail

ByMatt Volpert November 20, 2022November 10, 2023

Summary: Close to town and easy to do.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 12 milesDifficulty: Class II.Matt’s Rating: Good What makes Whiskey Flat Trail so appealing is it’s just a…

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Kern River Hiking | 2022

Kern River Trail

ByMatt Volpert April 6, 2022November 10, 2023

Kern River Trail Summary Summary: When the flowers are blooming this hike is incredible.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 6 Miles.Difficulty: Class III.Matt’s Rating: GreatGood resources: California Wanderland. The…

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2022 | Kern River Area

If you have just one day in Kernville what should you do?

ByMatt Volpert January 2, 2022February 26, 2023

For over four decades, our company has always recommended going on a rafting trip when asked what to do in Kernville. It was a genuine…

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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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