2010 Featured Trips
Hells Canyon Paddles & Saddles
Hells Canyon Paddles and Saddles The ride and raft combination
Paddles and Saddles: Whitewater Rafting and Horse Packing Combo Adventure
Where: Snake River in Hells Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in the Wallowa Mountains
How Long: 4 days 3 nights on river, 3 days 2 nights in Mountains, 2 nights in B&B Joseph, OR
Launch Dates: June 8th, 16th July 10th, 26th and August 3rd, 19th September 4th (These dates are somewhat flexible depending on whether you choose to raft or ride first.)
Who: Great for anyone (ages 7 and up) with the spirit of adventure. No previous experience needed.
Cost: $2000 Adult/ $1600 Youth.More information? :: Book your Trip?
5 Day Fishtrap Writing Workshop on the Snake River in Hells Canyon5 Day Fishtrap Writing Workshop on the Snake River in Hells Canyon
When: August 26th to August 31st
Why: Experience the adventure of a Hells Canyon Whitewater Rafting Expedition, Learn and Share writing technique and support the important mission of Fishtrap
Writer: Annick Smith
Join author Annick Smith for classes on Nature and Place based writing techniques. Along with private time for you to focus on your writing, there will be group workshops with Annick throughout the day to seriously focus on writing; please bring notebook, pen, and, if you wish, a short story/essay/poem you would like critiqued.
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Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry on the Snake River in Hells Canyon
Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry on the Snake River in Hells Canyon
Where: The Snake River in Hells Canyon
When: June 23rd to 28th 2010 5 nights 5 days
Why: Experience the adventure of a Hells Canyon Whitewater Rafting Expedition and earn 5 CE credit hours in Veterinarian Dental Practices.
Who: Any Veterinarian interested in learning about Veterinary Dentistry and their families
Instructors: John Koehm D.V.M.,F.A.V.D of the Community Animal Hospital www.nevadavetdentistry.com
Course Topics: "Periodontal Disease", "Dental Radiography", "Extractions", "Oral Problems Presented at Emergency Exam", and "Growing Your Dental Practice"
Cost: Adults $1265.00/ Youth $1024.00 add $200 for the CE creditsClick here for more information. :: Book your Trip?
Salmon River 5 Day Kayak SchoolSalmon River 5 Day Kayak Course
What: 5 Day Whitewater Kayak Course
Where: Lower Salmon River Idaho
When: August 16th to 20th
Who: Beginners/Intermediate Kayakers Ages 12 and up(Beginning kayakers must have previously taken a 2 day beginner course; please call if you have a question about your ability level)
Families? This trip is designed to accommodate non kayaking family members Ages 5 and up to join in the fun. They can simply ride on the raft with the Winding Waters Guide
Instructors: This course will be taught by expert instructors from Wet Planet Whitewater
Included: All Kayak Equipment, Camping Equipment and all mealsMore information? :: Book your Trip?
Rafting and Yoga Retreat on the Salmon River with Laura DeFreitasRafting and Yoga Retreat on the Salmon River with Laura DeFreitas
Where: Idaho's Salmon River
How Long: 5 days 5 nights
Dates: August 21st - 26th
Who: Great for any level Yoga Student(ages 7 and up) with the spirit of adventure. No previous experience needed.
Activities: Class III IV Whitewater Rafting, Yoga, Journaling, meditation, hiking and relaxing
Instructor: Laura DeFreitas
Cost: $1200 Adult/ $960 youth (if booked before May 1st $1100 for adults)
Cost: (no yoga) $1100 adult/$936 youth (if booked before May 1st $1000)Click here for more information. :: Book your Trip?
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Whitewater Rafting and Fly Fishing Adventures
Join the team at Winding Waters River Expeditions for your next Pacific Northwest vacation. We offer unique Idaho whitewater rafting and Oregon fly fishing adventure vacations on:
- The Snake River in Hells Canyon
- the Salmon River in Idaho
- The Grande Ronde River in Oregon & Washington
Ride along with one of our experienced whitewater rafting guides, learn to row a variety of watercraft or catch a Grande Ronde River Steelhead on a fly in a safe and guided environment. Experience some of the most scenic and exhilarating whitewater rivers of the West. The owners of Winding Waters have been sharing their passion for rafting and fly fishing with others for a combined 30 years- teaching is our specialty. We believe in the importance of including you, the guest, in your vacation. Our adventures are designed to give you the opportunity to learn the ways of "The River". We cater to the adventurous client who wants to participate in their vacation. Mind you, our whitewater rafting adventures are fully catered, including first-class guides, new gear, delicious food, southern hospitality and great company. Our first-Class river trips are fun, relaxing vacations where people of all ages find themselves bonding with self, family, and the natural world.
I love that land of Winding Waters more than all the rest of the world.
- Chief Joseph of the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce Tribe
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Client Testimonials
"I really appreciated your emphasis on our safety and personal hygiene."
We were the elders on the trip and Penny showed great patience, especially with me and my lack of mobility.
Our guides were very professional and made sure that we were taken care of in every way.
"I have enjoyed both river rafting and fishing trips with (Paul Arentsen, Winding Waters River Expeditions) and his crew. They are first rate, highly skilled and safety-minded, superb with families and children, and fabulous cooks."
Winding Waters River Expeditions operates under special use permits, granted by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Umatilla National Forest, and Hells Canyon National Rec Area in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Hell's Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are licensed by the Oregon State Marine Board and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Hells Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are an equal opportunity recreation service provider and emplorer.
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