Please note that since this was published, we have changed our opening day to April 1 due to the excellent snowpack. ----- Our 2017 schedule is now open to book. For our most popular trips, reservations can be made online, or call 1-760-376-3370. Our opening day is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 2017. We anticipate running [...]
The Return of the Kern! Come celebrate a big start to a terrific 2016 rafting season. The 2016 Kern river rafting season kicks off Saturday, April 16, 2016 on the Upper Kern. With a snowpack hovering around 100%, we are expecting a great April on our Full Day Upper Kern section. Join us in April: Premium [...]
Alta Sierra Ski Resort is Set to Open Our local ski resort, Alta Sierra, is ready to open their lifts for the first time since the drought took effect. The latest storms have dumped quite a bit of snow, and their opening day is set for Friday, January 15. Alta Sierra is located in the Greenhorn [...]
Can I bring a camera on my river rafting trip? In the last couple years, cameras have become waterproof, smaller in size, and are more affordable than ever. This means they're a great addition to bring on one of our rafting trips. However, some cameras are better suited for whitewater rafting than others. Below is some [...]
El Niño Gains Momentum The LA Times recently did a Q and A article with a number of meteorologists and experts in regards to what the brewing El Nino will mean for California. Below are some highlights from that, and our insight on its effects on our upcoming whitewater season. Reporters: Rong-Gong Lin II Rosanna Xia [...]
Here he comes: 2016 El Niño and what that means for the Kern rafting season. Our 2016 Kern rafting season is looking to be a knock-out if the El Niño forecasts come through. Here's what it will mean for Southern California rafting. 1. Our season will open early, in mid to late April. From opening day through late [...]
2016 Low Water / No Water Guarantee For the 2016 season, we are again offering our Low Water / No Water Guarantee. This guarantee will give you a full, 100% refund, including your deposit, in the event that we have to cancel your rafting trip due to drought. 2016 Season Outlook While it's too early to [...]
---Please note: While we cancelled our 2015 season, our 2016 season is looking excellent, and we are excited for a return to a summer of Kern river rafting. Please click here to view our schedule and rates.--- 2015 Kern River rafting season cancelled due to drought The California drought has reduced projected Kern River flows to [...]
And we're live! Today, we're doing an AMA on reddit about whitewater rafting, river guiding, and well, just about anything. Head on over and feel free to ask some questions. -------- 200 comments and questions! Wow, and THANK YOU! This has been a blast and I would like to thank everyone for making this AMA so [...]
2015 Kern River rafting trip schedules With the new year under way, staff at Kern River Outfitters have been gearing up for our 2015 season. With each rafting season, we adjust our expected river schedules that reflect the years winter and snowpack. Below is information on when we are offering trips and suggestions for when you [...]