Skagit River Whitewater Trips -Upper Section- A FAMILY Adventure!

Skagit River Whitewater Trips (Upper Section)

A Family Adventure!

Beautiful scenery, a sprinkling of whitewater, and just over two hours north of Seattle - what more could you ask for? The upper section of the Skagit River offers a beautiful float combined with class 2 to 3 whitewater rafting. Views of the cascades and gem-colored water complete the trip. A perfect beginner or family trip or for those just looking for a fun way to spend the day.

We meet at our private getaway property on the side of the Skagit River. Here you'll get your gear (wetsuit, neoprene booties, lifejacket, and optional splash jacket) and enjoy a light snack lunch. Then we head up to Goodell Creek where our trip begins. For the first half of the trip you'll enjoy the beauty of the Northwest as you float down the river with views of the North Cascades and wildlife on the banks - watch for beavers, deer, and waterfowl of all kinds. We'll enjoy water fighting, games, and maybe even go for a swim.

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The occasional class 2 rapid along the way adds excitement and plenty of time to prepare for the challenge of the day, the "S-Curves," a series of three class 3 rapids, the whitewater highlight of the day. Then we'll continue on the second half of the trip with more floating, playing, and the occasional class 2 rapid. At the end of our journey, we'll pull into the Ranch for a well-earned steak BBQ (and GARDEN BURGERS for the veggies).

*Operated under National Park permit.

Class 2 to 3

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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:

• Extra layers
• Rain Gear
• Change of clothes (to be left in your car for after the trip)
• Sunglasses
• Chapstick

Blue Sky Outfitters Provides:

• Farmer John style wetsuits (full body without sleeves)
• Neoprene booties (you'll still need to bring a couple pairs of wool or thick synthetic socks to wear underneath)
• Water resistant drybags on each raft (for extra sweaters, hats, etc.)
• Coast Guard Approved life jackets

It is important for your comfort that you do not bring any cotton clothing to wear on the trip(sweatshirts, jeans, etc.)! Unlike wool and synthetics like polypropylene and acrylic, cotton will not keep you warm if it gets wet.

Skagit River Whitewater Trip - Blue Sky Outfitters
Daily @ 11:00 AM (March to September)

Departure Dates:

Daily - March to September

Departure Times:

11:00 AM

Departure Point:

61008 State Route 20, Marblemount, WA 98267

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

Directions:

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.

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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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.