Upper Skagit River Whitewater Trips - A Great Family Adventure

Upper Skagit River Whitewater Rafting Trip

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

The Upper Skagit River offers class 2-3 whitewater all year long, beginning in the North Cascades National Park. Float along and enjoy spectacular surroundings while playing games, exploring, viewing the abundant wildlife, and enjoying some exciting whitewater along the way. With plenty of calm water between rapids, it's great for beginners and families.

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Upper Skagit River Whitewater Rafting Trip

You will begin the day by meeting the guides at our Skagit River Property in Marblemount, WA. Here, we will have a light snack for you to enjoy while we pass out gear (wetsuits, booties, paddles, lifejackets). After getting suited up, we will drive up the road to our put-in at Goodell Creek, located right inside the North Cascades National Park. Before you begin your journey down the river, our experienced guides will go over safety tips for the river and answer any questions you may have.

The river trip itself is about 4 hours long, with spots of whitewater throughout the trip, lots of wildlife, and beautiful scenery all around you. Make sure you bring a waterproof camera along! We usually stop along the river at our favorite jumping rock where you'll have a chance to stretch your legs and show off your best cliff jumping skills.

Then, we'll float right back to our property where you can change into your dry clothes while the guides heat up the grills. Enjoy the best meal on the river with our top sirloin steak BBQ (veggie options available), our famous summer salad, corn on the cob, french bread, lemonade, and other goodies.

Skagit River Whitewater Trip - Upper Skagit
January - December: Daily at 11:00am

Provided for You:

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 and Optional Splash Jackets.

Recommended Gear List:

Swim Suit or Shorts - to be worn under wetsuit, Light rain jacket or wind breaker, Fleece or wool sweater, Thermal Underwear - except for in July and� August, Sunscreen, Water bottle, Change Of clothes - to be left in your car for after the trip, Towel.

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.

Departure Location:

All Trips depart from our Private Property Guesthouse 61008 State Route 20 Marblemount, WA 98267 Located on SR-20 in Marblemount, WA, about 11 miles east of Rockport and 12 miles west of Newhalem. From SR-20, watch the mile markers: the property is located between mile markers 108 and 109 at 61008. Deatiled drving directions will be provided upon confirmation.

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Payment:

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

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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

Supplier 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 www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.