Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys inc.
The best whitewater rafting in washington state is the White Salmon River. Multiple adventure levels and river trips to choose from. Something for everyone.
Locations
- White Salmon River
- White Salmon, Washington
Activities
- Adventure
- Rafting
Featured Trips
Klickitat River & White Salmon Middle Gorge
Take in these two great guided whitewater rafting trips, located just a few miles apart, in just two days. Spend day one on the 18.5 mile Klickitat River all-day trip and day two on the White Salmon River Middle Gorge. Both days start and end at our White Salmon River headquarters where you will be outfitted with all of the river clothing you need for that day. Price includes fresh river gear for each day, lunch during the all-day Klickitat Canyon River trip, and shuttle to/from our headquarters to the rivers. After rafting these two great Washington rivers, you will see why our region of the Columbia River Gorge is the whitewater capital of the West.
Rafting at White Salmon River
Upper, Middle and Lower Gorge
The name says it all! This is the longest whitewater rafting adventure on the entire White Salmon River. It all starts on the Upper Gorge, the most exciting "commercial" whitewater in all of Oregon and Washington in our custom 4-person high adventure Mini Rafts ( no using the standard big six-person rafts for this adventure). Then we run Husum Falls, stop for a tasty lunch while watching rafts and kayaks take the plunge before we continue through the remainder of the Middle Gorge and all the way through the Lower Gorge.
Rafting at White Salmon River
Upper Gorge
Rafting the White Salmon River on the Upper Gorge is the most exciting "commercial" whitewater in all of Oregon and Washington. Rather than putting you in the standard six-person rafts, we use our custom-designed "Mini Rafts" that hold a maximum of four guests each. The smaller the raft"¦ the bigger the adventure. If all of that is not enough, we have the furthest upstream launch site of any company on the White Salmon River, let you jump off an amazing cliff into the river and we limit this high adventure run to no more than 20 guests at a time. This is truly a special and unique rafting adventure. To make your high adventure rafting trip complete, the finish line is Husum Falls. Those wishing the adventure of the Upper Gorge must be confident swimmers.
Rafting at White Salmon River
Middle & Lower Gorge - Mini Raft
Take your Mini Raft experience to greater lenghts on the Middle/Lower Gorge Combo. Mini Rafts can provide an extra sporty ride on the Middle/Lower Combo or can be utilized as a "private raft" for parties of up to four guests. Want it sporty by surfing some sweet holes and crushing some nice waves? Just let your guide know. Looking for a nice private adventure? We've got you handled. When you purchase a mini raft experience you are purchasing all four seats yet these rafts can negotiate the river with fewer participants. For those wishing to challenge the optional Husum Falls, confident swimming is a must.
Rafting at White Salmon River
Middle & Lower Gorge
It all starts by rafting the White Salmon River Middle Gorge, our Hallmark for whitewater rafters, the most popular ride on the White Salmon River and the one that Grandpa Phil Zoller pioneered in the early 80's. Then we add an additional 50% more rafting taking you through the Lower Gorge which is newly opened with the removal of Condit Dam. The beauty of this particular run like all of the White Salmon River is that it moves out fast so we don't have long slow sections. There are lots of fun rapids suitable for all ages and then for the truly adventurous guests there is the optional and somewhat legendary, Husum Falls. This is the perfect trip for the groups that have a "mixed bag" of adventure levels within their party. There is a portage on the Lower Gorge that requires you to walk on uneven surfaces (see video below) so this is an experience for those who are "more sure on their feet". For those wishing to challenge the optional Husum Falls, confident swimming is a must.
Rafting at White Salmon River
Mini Raft
Mini rafts can provide an extra sporty ride on the Middle Gorge or can be utilized as a "private raft" for parties of up to four guests. Want it sporty by surfing some sweet holes and crushing some nice waves? Just let your guide know. Looking for a nice private adventure? We've got you handled. When you purchase a mini raft experience you are purchasing all four seats yet these rafts can negotiate the river with fewer participants. For those wishing for the option of running Husum Falls it is important that you are confident swimmers.
Rafting at White Salmon River
White Salmon
Rafting the White Salmon River on the Middle Gorge is our Hallmark for whitewater rafters, the most popular ride on the White Salmon River and the one that Grandpa Phil Zoller pioneered in the early 80s. The beauty of this particular run like all of the White Salmon River is that it moves out fast so you don't have long slow sections. There are lots of fun rapids suitable for all ages and then for the truly adventurous guests, there is the optional and somewhat legendary, Husum Falls. Those wishing the adventure of running Husum Falls must be confident swimmers. This is the perfect trip for the groups that have a "mixed bag" of adventure levels within their party. You'll feel like you are whitewater rafting far from civilization but you'll only be a few miles outside of Hood River, Oregon, White Salmon, Washington and just east of Portland, Oregon.
Rafting at White Salmon River