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2015 Kern River season cancelled

ByMatt Volpert March 25, 2015November 17, 2022

—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…

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Reddit AMA about whitewater rafting

ByMatt Volpert February 5, 2015November 9, 2022

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…

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2015 Trip Schedules

ByMatt Volpert January 28, 2015November 9, 2022

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….

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The 2015 Low Water / No Water Guarantee

ByMatt Volpert December 26, 2014November 9, 2022

Given the previous years of drought, we understand our guests’ concern for California’s snowpack, and Kern water conditions. To help alleviate this, we are offering…

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Men’s Journal named Bob Volpert (founder and owner of KRO) one of the “Best Outdoor Guides in America”

ByMatt Volpert December 16, 2014November 9, 2022

Men’s Journal has just published an article naming Bob Volpert (founder and owner of Kern River Outfitters) as one of the “Best Outdoor Guides in…

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2015 Whitewater School Dates

ByMatt Volpert December 2, 2014November 9, 2022

Learn to be a whitewater rafting guide. The dates for our annual whitewater school has been set. This year we’re running the course over twop…

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2015 booking information

ByMatt Volpert September 28, 2014November 9, 2022

We have opened up bookings for our 2015 season. To reserve your space, we only need a deposit. What if the drought continues and you’re…

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A note about the 2014 season

ByMatt Volpert March 28, 2014November 9, 2022

We’ve decided not to offer any Kern River rafting trips this season. The California drought has reduced projected Kern River flows to a level that…

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Lets get social

ByMatt Volpert December 18, 2013November 9, 2022

We update our social media fairly regularly (and nearly everyday during the season) with great rafting photos & videos, recipes, guide bios and general area…

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Five days left of $20 deposits

ByMatt Volpert November 25, 2013November 9, 2022

Today is November 25, 2013 which means that the last day to make a reservation with just a $20 deposit per person is quickly approaching….

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  • Select a Rafting Trip
    • By Trip Length
      • Short Trips
      • One Day
      • Two DayMost popular!
    • By Trip Section
      • Upper Kern
      • Lower Kern
      • Forks of the Kern
    • By Month
      • April & May
      • June
      • 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
      • Why Choose Us
      • About Us
      • Directions & Contact Us
  • Groups
    • Group Discounts
    • Bachelor/ette Parties
    • Church Groups
    • Company Retreats
    • School Groups
  • Trip Prices

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