Methow River Rafting Trips - An exhilerating river experience!

Methow River Rafting Trips

An exhilerating river experience!

Enjoy the dry climate and arid hillsides of the lower Methow Valley, as you explode through some of the best whitewater in the state. You will plunge through such rapids as Hurricane, the Jolly Green Giant, the Mother Lode, and the legendary Black Canyon containing the fearsome Black Hole (you'll want to paddle hard to avoid it)!

While you're in the Methow River Area, you might also enjoy hiking the Cascade Loop or any number of water sports (jet skiing, boating, fishing and water skiing on the Columbia River.

*Operated under Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area permit.

Class 3 to 4

©2006 Amber Palmer

©2006 Amber Palmer

River Classifications

River classification means the degree of difficulty of rafting the river. The higher the rating, the more obstacles (such as rocks and trees) are in the river. It does not mean the higher the waves. The Wenatchee and the Methow rivers are only class 3 but have the tallest rapids in the state.

What to Bring:

• Swimsuit or shorts (to be worn under wetsuit)
• Wool hat, sweater, and socks
• Light rain jacket or wind breaker
• Sunscreen
• Change of clothes (to be left in your car for after the trip)

Note: Please do not wear any cotton clothing (sweatshirts, jeans, etc.). Unlike wool and polypropylene, cotton will not keep you warm when it gets wet.

Blue Sky Outfitters Provides:

• Farmer John style wetsuits (full body without sleeves)
• Neoprene booties
• Water resistant drybags on each raft (for extra sweaters, hats, etc.)
• Coast Guard Approved life jackets
• Whitewater helmets

Methow River Rafting - Blue Sky Outfitters
Daily @ 1 PM (May to June)

Departure Dates:

Daily - March to October

Departure Times:

1:00 PM

Departure Point:

Lightning Pine RV Park; 331 Burma Rd; Methow, WA 98834

Meet us in the lower camping area next to the river. You'll see our van just before meet time!

Passengers should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

Directions:

Located off of WA-153 near Methow, WA, about 12 miles north of Pateros and 30 miles south of Winthrop.
From WA-153, about a mile north of the town of Methow, at mile marker 12, turn onto Burma Rd - look for the Lightning Pine RV Park sign. Follow Burma Rd along the river for 1.2 miles and watch for another sign for Lightning Pine RV Park.

We strongly suggest using either directions from MapQuest and/or a Washington State Highway Map in addition to the directions on this page!

Hotel Pickup:

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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©2006 Amber Palmer

This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 14 days of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 14 days are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Weather
We seldom cancel or postpone a trip, but we reserve the right to do so when necessary: due to water conditions, weather, insufficient reservations, or other reasons beyond our control. In such a case, your fees will be refunded or applied to another trip, but not expenses incurred in travel.

Exceptions
During peak spring/early summer run-off, we reserve the right to transfer parties from flooded rivers that same day, usually to the Wenatchee River or Skagit River, which can accommodate much higher flows. No refunds or rescheduling.

Releases
Prior your rafting trip, each person will be required to sign a liability release at the river. Minors must have a legal guardian sign for them.

Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included
If you feel your guide has done a great trip for you, please feel free to tip your guide. Tipping is optional but always appreciated. How much is up to you - most people tip as they would in a restaurant, between 10-20% of the cost of the trip or stay.

Blue Sky Outfitters and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.