Rogue
River Rafting,
Kayaking & Hiking Trips FAQ
Here are some of
the most asked questions:
(Click on the questions below
to find
the answer)
- How do I get
to the Rogue River?
- What lodging
in the area do you recommend?
- Where do we meet
for the trip?
- What kind of
weather can I expect?
- Tell me about
your meals.
- What should I
pack for my trip?
- I have a medical
condition. Will this be a problem on the trip?
- How can someone
reach me in case of emergency?
- Should we tip
the guides?
- When are deposits
& final payments due?
- What if I need
to cancel my trip?
- Do you offer
trip insurance?
- What do I need
to do to plan my trip with you?
- What forms of
payment do you accept?
- Do you require
us to review and sign a Participant Agreement form?
1. How
do I get to the Rogue River?
The Wild & Scenic section of the
Rogue River is located in Southwest Oregon, approximately
20 miles northwest of the city of Grants Pass.
Approx. Driving Distance to Grants
Pass:
Seattle - 421 miles (7.75 hrs.)
Portland - 244 miles (4.5 hrs)
Medford - 28 miles (40 min.)
Redding - 183 miles (3.75 hrs.)
Sacramento - 350 miles (7 hrs.)
San Francisco - 395 miles (7.25 hrs)
Los Angeles - 743 miles (15 hrs.)
Reno - 335 miles (8 hrs)
Las Vegas - 917 miles (17.5 hrs.)
Boise - 679 miles (12.5 hrs)
Rogue
River Area Map
If You're Arriving By Car:
From I-5 (north or south) take Exit 61 to Merlin. Merlin
is 3 miles west of I-5, and the Rand Boat Launch is
another 14.5 miles.
If You're Arriving By Air:
The nearest airport is located in Medford, Oregon -- the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport -- which is approximately
28 miles south of Grants Pass. United, United Express, America West, Horizon/Alaska, and Delta Connection service this airport. Shuttle service
can be arranged from the airport to your accommodations
in Grants Pass or Merlin, and then on to the Galice
Resort in the morning. This shuttle can also pick you
up at the Galice Resort the afternoon you return from
the river and return you to the airport or, to your
accommodations if your flight is not until the following
day. For assistance with shuttle service, call Galice
Resort (541) 476-3818, Affordable Shuttle (541) 479-1042, or High Country Shuttles (888) 203-8502. Please note: The fees that these shuttle companies charge are in addition to WWW's trip fees.
Private aircraft can fly into Grants
Pass, Oregon, Airport-FAA Identifier 3S8. The airport
is 5 miles from Grants Pass and about 20 minutes from
our put in site at Rand Boat Launch.
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2.What
lodging in the area do you recommend?
Whether driving or flying, we encourage
you to arrive in the area the night before your trip.
There are a number of motels and campgrounds in the
area and reservations are strongly recommended. The
following lodges and motels are easy to find:
Merlin:
Galice Resort (541) 476-3818
Morrison Lodge (800) 826-1963
Rogue Forest
Bed & Breakfast 1-541-472-1052
Grants Pass:
Best Western (800) 553-7666
Holiday Inn Express (800) 838-7666
Medford:
Rogue Regency
Inn (800) 535 5805
Camping is available near Galice
at Indian Mary Campground and at Alameda Bar.
Reservations are needed during the summer and can be
made thru the Park Service: (541) 474-5285.
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3. Where
do we meet for the trip?
Only for hiking trips: Hiking guests meet at the Galice Resort Restaurant at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the start of the trip.
Rafting and kayaking trips: You will drive your vehicle to the
RAND BOAT LAUNCH which is approximately 2 ½ miles past
the Galice Resort. At the boat launch, you will move
your clothing and gear into a White Water Warehouse
dry bag. After this is completed, you will drive back
to the Galice Resort and park the vehicle for the duration
of the trip. The Galice Resort van will return you to
the RAND boat launch.
LODGE
FIRST DAY - Meet at Rand Boat Launch 9:00am
FINAL DAY - Return to Galice: 5:30pm
CAMP
FIRST DAY - Meet at Rand Boat Launch: 9:00am
FINAL DAY - Return to Galice Resort: 4:00pm
The return time to Galice includes
a scenic 2 hour van shuttle (this shuttle is included in your trip fees) back over the mountains.
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4. What
kind of weather can I expect?
Weather in any river canyon can
vary widely day to day. However, the Rogue's typical
daytime temperatures can climb into the 80's & 90's,
with the water temperature generally 60-70 degrees.
Early and late season trips can also have temperatures
ranging from 60-80. While blue skies & sunshine
are predominant, rain can happen any time,
so please bring rain gear!
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5. Tell
me about your meals.
You won't have to worry about going
hungry on our trips. We feed you from lunch the first
day thru lunch the last day. The food
is fantastic (even if we do say so ourselves), and
there is plenty of it! While we provide a modest
amount of beer and wine with dinner, you are welcome
to bring additional beer, wine, soda or other refreshments.
It is White Water Warehouse's policy that no alcohol
be served while clients are out on the water. We prefer
that our clients partake of any alcoholic beverages
at the end of the day. Wine bottles should be individually
wrapped. We ask that beer and sodas not be in glass
containers. We require that our guests not drink
alcohol during the day.
If you are a vegetarian, don't worry!
Our menus include plenty of food that works for you.
If you have special dietary needs
for religious or medical reasons, please contact us
with specifics.
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6. What
should I pack for my trip?
All your clothing and personal items
should fit into a soft-sided duffel bag (maximum duffel
size: 24" long by 12" wide by 12" high).
If you are ona camp trip, your sleeping bag pad does not need to fit in your soft-sided duffel bag.
A good rule of thumb is to use a bag the size of what
you would carry onto an airplane (except for hard suitcases).
When you meet us for your trip we will provide you with
a drybag that you can put your travelbag into. Note,
if you are traveling on our lodge trip, you will share
a large dry bag with another guest.
If you are on our camp trip: You need to bring a sleeping bag and pad (these can
be rented from us if you choose not to bring your own)
and towel. We supply tents (double occupancy), tables,
chairs, etc.
Rental rates:
Sleeping bag and pad: $20.00
Sleeping bag and cot: $40.00
Cot only: $20.00
Note - You must call our office in advance of your
trip to reserve the above items.
If you are on our lodge trip: Your cabins have beds and showers…you don't need to
bring any bedding or towels.
River attire is very casual
- comfort, convenience and raft space take precedence
over style! Recommended clothing and personal items
to bring for lodge and camp trips include:
- 1 pair river shoes (tennis shoes,
booties, water socks, tevas, etc.)
- 1 pair evening shoes (tennis
shoes, sandals, hiking shoes, etc.)
- 1 pair light trousers (jogging
pants, sweats, khaki pants, etc.)
- 1 light weight shirt
- 1 heavy shirt
- 1 fleece jacket
- 2 pair of shorts/swimsuits/underwear
- sun hat or visor
- 1 bath towel & washcloth & biodegradable
soap (camp trips only)
- 1 water bottle (on hot days you
should drink lots of water -- we provide water to
refill your bottle
- insect repellent
- sunscreen (no oil or sweet smelling
types - they contaminate life jackets and attract
bees)
- spare eyeglasses/contacts/sunglasses
(a strap to keep your glasses around your neck is
a good idea)
- small flashlight
- personal toiletries
- socks
- undergarments
- paddling or biking gloves (for
inflatable kayak paddling)
- rain gear
Clothing should be fast drying.
Cotton materials, such as jeans and sweatshirts, are
poor choices for wearing on the river. When they get
wet, they may take days to dry. Synthetic materials
such as nylon or capilene, dry quickly and are also
cool on hot days.
It is a good idea to bring a small
day pack for use during the day for items you want to
carry with you (sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, etc.).
If you are sensitive to the sun,
be sure to bring long sleeved shirts, long pants, socks
and a hat to protect your skin. Sunburn on the river
happens fast and can be severe.
Since the lodges run their power
by generators, please NO hair dryers or curling irons.
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7. I
have a medical condition. Will this be a problem on
the trip?
If you have a medical condition,
severe allergic reaction or special dietary needs, please
inform our staff prior to the beginning of the trip.
If you use medications, bring two supplies packed in
separate, watertight containers. If you carry an insect
sting antidote kit, be certain to bring it in your day
pack.
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8. How
can someone reach me in case of an emergency?
For all intents and purposes, you
will be unreachable while on the river. However, give
White Water Warehouse's phone number to the individual(s)
who would be responsible for notifying you in an emergency.
While we cannot guarantee we will be able to contact
you, we will use all our resources to reach you. Our
office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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9. Should
we tip the guides and the lodge staff?
We are very proud of our guides.
Their hard work, dedication, river knowledge, and attention
to detail truly sets them apart from the others.
If you feel your guides have gone
above and beyond the call of duty in providing you with
a very special trip, a gratuity may be left at the end
of the trip. You can leave the tip with the head guide.
He can be counted on to share the tip with all the trip
guides. A tip ranging between $45-$55 per guest is typical.
The same applies for the lodge staff at both the Black Bar Lodge and Marial Lodge. If you feel that you have been well served, we recommend a $5.00 per guest gratuity be given to the staff after breakfast each morning.
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10. When
are deposits & final payments due?
Your reservation is confirmed upon
receipt of a $300 per person deposit which is on a first
come, first serve basis. The balance is due 60 days
prior to the launch date of your trip. If final payment
is not received when due, we reserve the right to regard
the reservation canceled.
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11. What
if I need to cancel my trip?
Should you have to cancel your trip
plans, deposits and final payments are non-refundable,
unless a replacement can be found for your reservation.
Alternate guests are welcome. If we replace your canceled
space(s) with other guests, a $100 per person cancellation
fee is charged.
Please understand that we
cannot insure your investment in river trip reservations.
We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation
and interruption insurance. Once you sign up,
we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other
individuals or groups. Our number of trips and spaces
per trip are limited by river management plans. Therefore,
we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal
emergencies. Unfortunately, we can not move you to next
year's schedule.
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12. Do
you offer trip insurance?
Cancellation and interruption insurance
can include full refund should you cancel due to health,
medical, or several other reasons. If you cannot afford
to forfeit your reservation investment, you should purchase
trip insurance. Call our office and we can assist you
in the purchase of this insurance…1-800-214-0579.
If you would like to sign up for
the travel insurance on your own, please hit the Travel
Insured icon below and proceed through the form as directed.
Important to note:
if you purchase the Trip Insurance within seven days
of your initial deposit with WWW, the insurance also
covers the insuring party's pre-existing medical conditions.
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13. What
do I need to do to plan my trip with you?
First, call our office staff. They
are happy to help you through the entire process. It
really is quite simple. The basic steps are: choose
the date you would like to travel with us and forward
us a deposit to secure your space or spaces. Second,
make your reservations for your lodging the night before
your trip with us (we can assist you in doing this).
Third, if you are flying in, make your airline reservations
with your travel agent (we can help you pick the best
times to fly in and out). If you are flying, you will also need to coordinate a separate shuttle to take you to and from the airport. The fees for this shuttle are in addition to our trip fee, but our staff is happy to assist you in coordinating with a shuttle service. And, that's it!
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14. What
forms of payment do you accept?
Of course, we accept personal checks
and money orders but we also accept VISA, MasterCard,
and Discover cards. We do not charge additional fees
for the use of these credit cards.
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15. Do
you require us to review and sign a Participant Agreement
form?
Yes. Click
here to go to our Participant Agreement form. Please
review and call our office with any questions. You can
print this form out, review it, and make sure to fill
it out, sign and return to our office before your trip
with us begins.
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