White Water Rafting Guest Testimonials

Take some time to review the testimonials we have received from our valued Whitewater Warehouse clients. These are not fabricated testimonials. They were all written by actual clients--with actual dates and all with real names. The only time we didn't use a full name is when the client did not want his/her last name posted but wanted us to post the comment. You'll find these testimonials are authentic, specific to dates/trip types, and diverse. We are proud of what folks think and say about our trips and we think their comments give you much better insights into the type of trips we run. Enjoy! (We did!)

Robin Chang and 9 other members of her family joined us on a mid-August lodge trip. Do we LOVE to get feedback like Robin's? You betcha!!!

This is a bit belated but I wanted to make sure you knew about our trip. My father and his wife, Jim and Nicki Maxwell, booked an anniversary trip for themselves, their 4 children and spouses. I am the oldest of those 4 children and I can't tell you what a fabulous time we all had. There were the 10 of us and another family who showed up with their own kayak paddles, which worked out perfectly. They wanted to be in the kayaks and we wanted to relax and enjoy each other's company.

I can't say enough about our guides. They were pleasant, relaxed, and well-informed about all kinds of animals, birds, point of interest and local fauna. Brian even seems to know which trees the bald eagles would be hanging out in. Although safety was the number one priority, the guides seems to have almost as much fun as we did. When the trip was over, we didn't want to leave them behind.

We loved the fact that there were pupus (snacks) before lunch and dinner every day and the food was always good and plentiful. None of us went hungry.  We particularly enjoyed the food on our second night but both nights, the hostesses were pleasant and helpful.

This trip was on the of the best experiences we have ever had as a family (I loved that cell phones didn't work in the canyon) and I hope we will have the opportunity to repeat it someday. Since we have been home, I have raved about the trip and have given your name to a number of people.  Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

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Lydia Smith join us on the August 9 - 11 Rogue River rafting and kayaking trip. Lydia is a hardshell kayaker and this goddess loves to boat the Rogue...

I love White Water Warehouse....I can't imagine ever going with a different outfitter. I've been going on rafting trips for over 30 years and White Water Warehouse is a cut above all the others - they provide a quality trip that is truly outstanding. From the homemade raspberry jams and spreads to the super safe guides that have been rafting for decades to their efficient office team I have always been confident I would have a safe, super fun trip (Going on my 5th I think...)

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Jane Powell and family traveled with us on an early August lodge to lodge trip. Jane's beautiful note touched us...

"Thank you so very much for the most wonderful, delightful, enjoyable vacation this family has had in years. We all had a great time. It, rafting/adventure vacations, is something our family has never done together but we will do more in the future. It was so good that each person was encouraged and comfortable to engage in the river as they wanted. As I listened in the car on our way home, I was sometimes surprised to think we were all on the same trip--we each had our own 'versions' of the river! Each person had his/her own story to tell and all with excitement and good energy. Thank you for helping us to enjoy the trip to our full potentials!"

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Justin Adams joined his family on our August 1 - 3 lodge-to-lodge Rogue River rafting trip. In the subject line of his email, he started with "You Guys Rock!" Wow....

Joy and crew, I wanted to thank you all for an awesome trip! Brian, Johnny and Dave made an incredible and unbelievable journey into a family trip that will never be forgotten. The job you do putting everything together, and the way they execute it is great. Not to mention the food! Both your's and the lodge's. Once again, I thank everyone at WWW for allowing me to be a part of The Rogue River lifestyle for three wonderful days!
Truly thankful, Justin

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The Sloan family of 5 joined us on our July 26 lodge-to-lodge rafting trip. We just dig it when emails like this come into us....

HI Renee and Joy-and our wonderful guides Bob, Guy and Dave!!
We wanted to let you know that we absolutely loved every minute of our trip on the Rogue with your company. It by far exceeded all of our expectations. That's quite a feat since we're a family of 5 ages ranging from 11-51!! We hope to be able to take another trip with you guys again in the next few years!!
Judy Sloan

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Thomas Olivetti joined us on one of our early June hiking trips. In his email, he spoke to one of our passions--serving quality, local-sourced foods to our guests....

The hiking trip I took this past June with Bob & Brian was great! I enjoyed it very much and actually gained weight from all the great food even though I hiked 40 miles!

Les & Bev were amazing! Les was an inspiration being in his 70's with two hip replacements. Makes me feel like I'll be hiking for a while yet.

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Darlene K. and her extended family vacationed with us on one of 
our early July lodge trips. We were ecstatic to read her thank you 
note to us...

You are a great team. We had just the best time. You all deserve an A++.

My children and grandchildren said it was their best vacation ever. We 
were all so delighted with Johnny. What a classy guide. He was so 
considerate of all of us. So calm, fun, funny, careful. Built 
confidence in two new kayakers and great river stories. Professional 
with just the right amount of splash! The food was excellent, 
wonderful choices.

We will go again and have already recommended you. Again, thank 
you...Darlene

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Mari & Brian McDonald are a newly wed couple (celebrating their year anniversary in September!) that went on our July 5 lodge-to-lodge rafting and kayaking adventure. The love birds wrote us...

Brian and I can't say think you enough for the amazing time that we had with Bob and the rest of the crew! We are already trying to figure out when we can do it again! And of course, we are telling everyone we know what an amazing experience we had.

This was such an amazing opportunity for Brian and me. You now have customers for life and I am sure you will see us again very soon, with different members of our respective families--and whenever someone asks us if we have any suggestions for rafting on the Rogue, we will be sure to let them know that White Water Warehouse is the way to go! Thank you again for everything!

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Tony Sontorsola took his father and son on a 3-day lodge trip in mid-June of this year. He writes us after the trip...

"I wanted to let you know that my dad, Nick and I had a great trip with your company. I think it was one of the great thrills of my dad's life." Tony

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Misha and Vitaly Pavlov, a father-son "team," joined us on our June 14 lodge-to-lodge Rogue River trip. Misha wrote us to say...

"Again, let me tell you that we were both really happy with our trip down the river with you folks. The lodges were in pretty places and the people were very friendly. The food was very good and my only complaint about anything was the vast amount of good food so I ate more than I needed to!"

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Hi Bob and Joy,

We made a little memoir of the women's trip we took in early September. We thought you might enjoy watching the picture DVD as well. We had so much fun! You guys definitely made it a trip to remember. I now know what Marcia means by 3 night, 4 days and 5 pounds!! Great food and great cooks!! Thank you so much! We look forward to the next time!!

Sincerely Tiana and Peggy

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Bob and Dave-

Thank you, thank you, and thank you for making our Rogue River Trip absolutely FANTASTIC! Just want you both to know that the pictures that were sent, I view on a regular basis to "relive" my wonderful BIG "50" celebration!!!!! Hope all is well with you and yours!

Best, Joan

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Paula Jean celebrated her 60th birthday by camping with gal-pals on the Rogue River. "PJ" is a unique individual and we were happy to provide a unique, 4-day birthday party down the river for her and her many girlfriends....

I've been writing you little "thank you" notes in my head since coming home from the trip and, like my friend Marcia, dreamed of sending a hand-written note of the loveliest kind but am still in the process of moving into my new home so am sending you this email instead.

That was the most sensational adventure. And, of course, the added feature of a "0" birthday spent on the river with the most wonderful girlfriends and being wined and dined with the best food (that was the gourmet food & wine trip...right?). Thank you for all the delicious cooking...pasta and chicken on my birthday...yes!!!

I fell in love with guides Kevin and Kelsey...outstanding characters...my birthday rock graces my front steps and I will carry it with me into the sunset with the fondest of memories.

Your crew provides a backdrop for the average person to engage in a rich and life-changing experience. You completely ROCK and I am blessed to be a part of this fabulous journey!

Many blessings to all of you,
Paula Jean Condino

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This next testimonial is kinda long but it comes from the heart and we couldn't cut it. Marcia Morse rafted and kayaked with 13 other women friends in September on one of our 4-day camp trips. This bunch was a blast to host--many of them had traveled with us before in years past. Thanks, Marcia, for your friendship over the years and your kind words. The song "ain't bad either!"

Hello Joy and Bob

What a vacation!! It was so nice to see Ray on the river, and he was kind enough to set up all our cots (thank you for those, they are The Way To Go) which made such a welcome sight as we pulled into our camps -- all our favorite camps, by the way. Gilmore called it a "Trifecta !"
Of course, we loved the food and ate and ate -- living up to my long-standing description of this trip as a 3-4-5  (3 nights, 4 days, 5 pounds).  You do such a great job, we had to eat more than we really needed, just so we wouldn't miss out on anything.
We partied, of course, but I think Bob would agree we have toned it down, over the years, though with just girls, we felt free to sing and giggle more than usual. My sister Nancy is the unstoppable songstress, and I am more than happy to join in. As a matter of fact, we "wrote" a song for Bob, who was our hero, as always. And here it is, to the tune -- more or less -- of "I Will Follow Him"

We will follow Bob
Follow Bob wherever he may Row
There won't be a riffle too flat,
No bump or a splish or a splash
To keep us away
We'll follow, we'll follow, we'll follow
We'll follow him through Blossom,
Through Blossom, through Blossom,
The Coffee Pot won't perk us, won't perk us
Won't perk us
We'll love the Rogue forever, forever, forever
We will follow Bob
Follow Bob wherever he may Row
There won't be a rapid too large
To feel safe in Big Bobby's barge
We're in our comfort zone
We'll paddle, we'll paddle, we'll paddle
We'll go left of the big rock, the big rock
The Big Rock,
We'll power through the suck hole, the suck hole
The suck hole
We'll follow him downriver, downriver, downriver
We will follow Bob
Follow Bob wherever he may Row
You know that we're one happy bunch
When Joy has packed us a lunch
Take Us Away
Row Us Today
Row Us Today

Our presentation at Lower Solitude camp was flawed but sincere and enthusiastic. We thank you both again and again for the best time you can cram into 4 days.

Love to you both
Marcia

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Sally Harris, her sons, and friends joined us on an early August trip. Sally just emailed us about her experience with our company--from start to finish....

Dear Joy and Renee:

We had a wonderful 3-day lodge trip on the Rogue River with your company from August 10-13, 2008. I initially chose your company because of the rapid, helpful, and personal responses to my email inquiry, which I had sent to several other outfitters offering a similar trip. However, your service was outstanding, even helping me with other recommendations of places to consider visiting after my trip, (specifically, the Out 'n About Treesort, which was terrific.) We loved everything about the raft trip. The patient and experienced guides were wonderful in catering to everyone's interests. Eric went beyond the call of duty, allowing his raft to contain a group of boys, including my 9 and 11 year old sons and tolerating, and even encouraging (I think), their endless water fights! It made it a very enjoyable experience for the parents to be a safe distance away, at times. I loved the fact that we could choose to relax on the raft, paddle an inflatable kayak, or float in inner tubes most of the way, which made it a much more interactive experience for everyone, regardless of level of paddling experience or desire to challenge themselves.

We are recommending the trip to many friends as a great family trip and know that we will be back to do it again! It would be hard to beat!

Sally Harris and family

 

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Charlie and Mary Hoisington traveled from Northern California to join us on a mid-August lodge-to-lodge Rogue River trip. They specifically requested our AIRE Lynx's kayaks for their whitewater experience.

We love Charlie's reference to "dumpster diving" to retrieve the remaining home-baked brownies and rum cake from the trip. Hee, hee....that's the best compliment on our food that we've had in a long, long time!

Hi Joy and Renee,

Thank you for the wonderful lodge trip on the Rogue this year. We signed up for the kayaking experience but were surprised by how much we enjoyed riding in the raft. Relaxing, taking pictures, watching the river scenery and listening to the guide's stories are all better from your company's one of a kind custom built rafts. Your care in selecting people likely to be compatible certainly added to the trip's enjoyment. The personal recipes and home grown foods were anticipated long before we stopped for each lunch.

After saying all of the above, there is one thing that might be improved upon. After lunch on the last day of our trip, we discovered that some of your untouched leftover chocolate chip cake and brownies had found their way into the black trash bag. This ended up being our first ever experience at dumpster diving. A clear plastic bag would make it easier for us to spot the goodies next year. Our kind guides quickly provided us with fresh zip lock bags for our find and we happily treated ourselves to cake and brownies for days afterward.

From the time we arrived and our guides Guy and John made sure our cars were safely parked up the hill off the main highway at Galice to the scenic ride back with Floyd's good humor, we appreciated the extra care given.

Charlie

PS, Here is Mary's testimonial:

Hi Joy and Renee,

I think you can tell from the pictures that we had a great time and that you had two happy customers! It was a relaxing, challenging and much enjoyed adventure down a beautiful river and we were well taken care of by you, your guides and lodge personnel. The attention to detail and dietary considerations were very much appreciated. Thank you for providing the Aire Lynx IKs, too.

Mary

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Janet, her husband Eric, and their 10 year old son, Matthew, all rafted and kayaked with us in mid-August. This email just proves what a great family experience the Rogue River is--for kids and moms and dads alike!

Hi -
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our August 10 - 12 rafting trip this year. We very much appreciated everything you did to make the trip so special. We felt well-cared for from the planning phase - so friendly and helpful - to the trip itself with super guides and delicious, homemade lunches - to the lodges with which you clearly maintained strong relationships. Ours was a trip filled with energetic boys who were handled expertly, with humor and firmness, by "Uncle Eric" -- allowing us as parents to also relax and enjoy a true vacation. And of course, all this in the unparalleled beauty of the wild and scenic Rogue.

Our friends with whom we did the rafting trip made the initial reservation. When I asked them why they chose WWW as the outfitter (because it clearly was an outstanding choice!), they mentioned how responsive, friendly and helpful you were in her initial queries. The entire trip was consistent with that initial impression. Thank you so much!

We have been raving about the trip to our friends and are recommending you highly. And we hope ourselves to be rafting with you again soon.

Sincerely,
The Patzers -- Eric, Janet and Matthew

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Penny & Ed Swan began organizing their early August 2008 Rogue River Charter group in September of 2007. All their hard work paid off when they saw the smiles on their friends' faces at the end of the trip….

Hi Joy, just wanted to give you a quick update, now that we are all back home. EVERYONE raved about the trip, and had a great time! Weather cooperated and we just all had a terrific time. We definitely won't wait another 15 years to do it again!

I had several requests too for some recipes, and Bob said he was sure you could send them off to me. So if you have them, could we have the recipes for the following: Brownies!! Rum/pound cake Veggie dip Artichoke dip

The food was amazing, just as I remembered, and the guides were all amazing too! Give Bob, and the crew our sincere Thanks!!

We're trying to put together a website with some of the photos, so if we ever get it together, we'll let you know, so you can check them out.

Thanks again, you were all great to work with!
Penny Swan

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Dave & Liz traveled with us on our August 3 - 5 lodge trip....along with 20 of their other friends! Bob (our owner and head guide on this trip) came back from this trip and said this group was a blast to host!

Dear Joy and Bob,

One week ago today, we began our whitewater adventure and we want you to know how special it was for us. You made it a trip to remember and we will spread the word with friends and family.

Joy, the food was outstanding. It's hard to believe such delicious offerings could be presented on the shore of the Rogue. You have obviously trained Bob, Dave, Guy and Ray well. Thank you so much.

And, Bob. We were on your raft and you gave us the confidence to know that even when we were outside of our comfort zone, all was well.....Even Blossom Bar. You're the best!!!

We wish you abundant seasons and happiness.

Dave and Liz Crossman

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We were delighted to open our email on Tuesday morning and find this message from Ray & Bev Brassfield. The Brassfields had just gotten off the river with us the night before, traveling on our August 2 - 4 lodge trip....

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our raft trip this past weekend.  It was spectacular:  the scenery, wildlife, food, accommodations (particularly the Marial Lodge).  The guide that we spent the most time with, Johnny, was super!!!  He was very comfortable to be with, fun, so knowledgeable about the river and it's history.  We can't speak highly enough of him.  We will definitely keep this in mind to do again in the future.  And, we appreciate Eric putting this group together.  He is a great guy and good friend.
Ray and Bev

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Cathy Rodgers was one of the prime organizers for the entire 35-person Rodgers reunion clan. Working with our office staff since December 2007, Cathy whipped this unique and wonderful family into "ship shape" by playing off a pirate theme throughout their Rogue River trip with our company. This family truly experienced the magic of the river....

Joy,

You've probably already heard we had an absolutely fabulous time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The homemade dips, fresh picked berries, fine Oregon wines were all a big hit with the entire family. Bob was wonderful.......very professional, very friendly, very knowledgeable and easy to spend 3 days with. We had a great time and many wonderful adventures on the Rogue!!!! We had over 20 jump off the BIG rock!!!!!!! Yes, they are all crazy. Bob has probably shared we had almost everyone in kayaks having a blast! Morrison's was wonderful as were both lodges as we moved down river!! We will definitely be back........though likely in smaller, more manageable groups :):):)

Looking forward to our next trip. Thanks again for helping making our reunion unbelievable and unforgettable!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cathy

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Carol and 34 other family members traveled with us in late July 2008 on a lodge-to-lodge trip. This was a mega-family reunion trip....and mega-fun for our office staff and guides too!

Hi Joy, Bob & Renee,

My family (from Sacramento) had a fantastic time on our trip and probably can speak for all of the Jolly Rodgers Clan that we all had a fabulous, exciting adventure. Can't wait to see photos that Dan was taking.  All the guides were great, food delicious, water refreshing, sun shining…couldn't ask for anything more.  I spoke with Renee several time before the trip and she was most helpful with advice, thank you for your kindness.

Thanks again for the wonderful trip.   Hope the rest of your summer is super!
Carol Downey

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Helen Campbell and her husband, Dean, joined us 2 years ago on the Rogue. She wrote us just a couple days ago about her memories of that trip and to tell us her brother, Charlie and his wife, will be traveling with us on a mid-August 2008 trip. We feel very lucky to have such wonderful, dedicated guests! Gives us the best feelings in the world to read such comments...

Hi Joy,

My husband and I took the lodge trip two years ago.  That trip STILL remains one we talk about the most and we do a lot of traveling.  Without a doubt, a faultlessly perfect river trip.

My brother, Charlie Hoisington, planned the entire trip for a big group of friends and then he couldn't go!!
But Charlie and Mary are finally going to be able to make the trip and are scheduled for mid August.

I am perturbed with myself;  I can't remember Jerry, our guide's, last name.  I wanted to tell Charlie about Jerry should he be lucky enough to have Jerry for a guide.  Jeff, John and Kale were outstanding too, we just didn't spend as much time with them.

Dean and I will be back sometime soon, and we'll bring friends to experience what only White Water Warehouse can deliver!

Thanks Joy!
Helen

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Linda and Bobbi were guests on our July trip and wanted to share a picture and words of praise with us.

Bobbi and I had a great time on the river and we had a great staff and fellow travelers as well.  The food was top notch all the way and I understand you make some of the lunch items.  I tasted everything and I don't think we could have wanted for anything.

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Fiona Moore and her 18-year-old Godson, Josh, rafted and kayaked together on one of our late July lodge trips. We emailed her a copy of this cute photo of the two of them and she emailed us back her thoughts about the trip...

Thanks for the photo, Joy. Josh and I had a fabulous time. It was the perfect kind of trip for a Godmother and Godson to take....Josh had time in the kayak and there were others his age on this trip. I took full advantage of the raft with a bit of excitement in the kayak on day 2.

Thank you for your wonderful guides and organization.

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My son, John, and I participated in the July 19 lodge-to-lodge rafting trip on the Rogue River with your company. What a wonderful time we had! Your guides maintained a positive, professional, relaxing mood while helping participants sort out who could do what on the river. It didn't take long to see that I could trust their judgment.

The lodges and meals were perfect--what treasures. Yours is the rafting trip I've been looking for and I hope to bring other family members out for a ride in years to come.

Please express my thanks to all involved, Adair McPherson

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The Buck family traveled from Portland, Oregon to spend the 4th of July weekend with us rafting the Rogue. It was a special time for a very special family....

I just wanted to let you know what a fabulous time our family had on the
Rogue trip. I'm so grateful that the weekend of the 4th was available; and
although we would've enjoyed other people, it was a special time for our
family just to be together. Both Brian and Dave were professional and fun,
and although very different personalities, we were able to relate to each
of them very positively. The food - well.. you weren't kidding about the
amounts. The lunches were particularly delicious with the homemade
touches. And at the lodges - wine and appetizers! followed by down-home
food. We honestly were just amazed at how wonderfully prepared everything
was.

The river itself is so beautiful; in fact, southern Oregon is a jewel.
We'd only passed by quickly other times on our way to California. Now, we
will return. My son-in-law kept chanting that THIS is the real Oregon.

Enjoy the rest of the summer...

Janet Buck and the entire Buck family

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Tony took this beautiful photo of Black Bar Lodge...

Tony, from Los Angeles traveled with 2 other male friends and experienced the ultimate "mancation" on our July 6 - 8 gourmet wine & food trip. He wrote us shortly after his arrival home...

I just finished taking your gourmet trip and loved it.  My party, Stuart Paul and Avi Haberfeld, all felt it was a great trip.
I was wondering if I could get a few recipes, specifically the coleslaw and the three bean dip.
Thanks for everything.  Have a great summer.

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The Gerrish family got to raft, kayak, and even float (in the quiet waters) on their late June lodge Rogue River trip with us. After they returned home, mom Cindy emailed us their thoughts about their trip and a photo too!

We just got back from our family vacation, where we went on a 3 day rafting trip with your guides, Bob, Brian and Johnny and another very nice family. Our family had so much fun on the trip. The food was delicious! I would love a few of those recipes.

The scenery was so beautiful. I had never seen actual bald eagles out in the wilderness, it was amazing. Brian was our tour guide and he knew the river like the back of his hand, and handled the raft expertly. The kids got to enjoy some excitement as they kayaked through some rapids and were able to jump into the river and bob around in their life jackets in the calmer spots.

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Amy and family traveled with us on our June 21 - 23 lodge-to-lodge chartered trip with 17 of their friends. What Amy wrote to us about her trip with us is exactly why we are in this business....

Hi Joy,
Just letting you know that our trip was fantastic! Everyone in our group was thrilled from start to finish. It was our best family vacation ever and we loved every minute of it! Please give our love and thanks to Johnnie, John, Brian and Dave - they are the best!
Many thanks, The Colton family (and the Connors, Nijors, Lavaelles and Reimers)

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Glenna from northern California emailed us about her early June Rogue River hiking experience with WWW....

I was part of the June 8 Rogue River hiking trip and must tell you that I enjoyed myself thoroughly. The scenery was beautiful, the food and lodging wonderful, the group very enjoyable, and Bob and John were the perfect guides. After the hike, I spent another week exploring Oregon from the McKenzie River area, the Willamette Valley, the Silverton flower farms, as far north as Portland. Thanks so much for your part in making my Oregon visit a great experience.

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Sue traveled with WWW on an early June hiking trip. She emailed us about her Rogue River hiking experience and she also included in the email comments to her new good friends that she met on this hiking adventure....

Hi everyone. I had the most incredible time with all of you. It seems that all the stars aligned...good people, good weather, good food, and a great place to hike!! This will be an experience I will always remember.

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Jackie from California just arrived back home after experiencing our first-class Rogue River hiking/lodge trip starting on June 1 of this year. Here's what our new friend had to say about the Rogue River hiking adventure....

Hi Joy,
We just got back from Oregon this afternoon and I wanted to tell you what a great trip it was! Honestly, I don't think I've had a better time in ages! All the friends from down here loved it and Sue, her sister-in-law Nadine and I have decided that your husband Bob is the best guide ever!! He's got such a great gentle way of dealing with people and we thought he was wonderful.

Thanks so much for encouraging me to hang in there. Even with just getting over the illness it was very manageable. We questioned the term "moderate" at first and finally admitted to Bob we had just over exerted the first day and once we got adjusted it was a perfect combination of small challenges with lots of easy. Of course, for me, riding on the raft for six miles the second day helped!!

Thanks again and if this bunch down here gets organized . . . we'll have a meeting to discuss maybe doing it again next year. I'll be in touch if and when that happens.

Thanks again,
Jackie

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Travis Langness is a 20-something who traveled with his family and friends on an early July WWW lodge trip. He emailed us about his love of the Rogue:

Rafting down the Rogue was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The peace, beauty and purity of nature was enough to make me want to come back year after year. I stayed in a kayak during the entire trip and it gave me a sense of accomplishment, and uplifting connection with wilderness. I recommend this trip to anyone, young or old, because there is no substitute for a vacation like this."

 

Diane, her husband, Gary, and daughter, Grace, traveled from New York to raft with us in August. Diane emailed us about their adventure with us...

Hey Joy,
Thanks so much for the photo/link. It's a great picture. And thanks
again for helping to make our trip amazing. It was the highlight of our
2 weeks in Oregon.
The guides, our fellow rafters, the scenery, lodges, meals, wildlife and
thrills of the river wowed us all. We will be rhapsodizing about our
little adventure for years to come.
Hope you are well and enjoying the prelude to fall.
With warm regards,
Diane

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Gary & Garrett Surgeon joined us on a September camp trip. Perfect for some quality father-son time before Garrett leaves for his freshman year at the University of Oregon later in September.

To Renee who I first spoke to in setting up the trip, to Bob, our faithful guide on the trip, to Sam the Beaver who helped in every facet of the adventure and to that B______ Laird guy who dispensed the fatherly advise to my son, "Forget about school, come join us on the river", I thank you all for putting together a great adventure. Garrett and I both had a great time and look forward to seeing you all again. Beautiful scenery, great food and perfect directions on how to get down the river in a safe and fun way.
Once again, many thanks to all of you.
Best regards,
Garrett and Gary Surgeon

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Brenda Christopher and her daughter, Grace, and son, James, traveled the Rogue with WWW on one of our August lodge trips. Brenda's thoughts about her family's trip with us
are as follows:

Good afternoon JOY....thank you for one of the most amazing vacations I have ever been on.  My children will be talking about it for many months to come. I am sending you a series of great pictures from the trip....Enjoy!

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The Robertson family traveled with us on a late August lodge trip. This incredibly cute photo of Pamela (mom), Kevin (dad) and sisters Madeline and Peyton was taken on the deck at the second lodge, Marial. Pamela wrote us the following email about the family's trip with WWW:

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for a wonderful trip. We had a great time. Madeline and Peyton can't wait to do it again.
Please thank John, Dave, Brian and especially Johnny (I know he got his fill of kids). They did a great job and we enjoyed them.

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Irene and Elliott Norse rafted with us on our August 25 - 27 lodge trip. Irene entitled her email to us with the following line..."A big smile"...you might be interested in reading the rest of her email to us!

Dear Joy,

Elliott and I had such a wonderful time on the rafting trip and we are
still smiling. The scenery, the fun and the way you accommodate guests
was just perfect. We will definitely sign up again. I know Elliott is
going to sign up for a trip for his organization next summer. He will
be in touch.
I would love to get copies of any pictures that are floating around and,
of course, those wonderful recipes.
We enjoyed meeting you. More to come.

 

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Dana B. rafted with us multiple times on the Rogue. Here are a few glowing comments from her:

This was my 4th trip down the Rogue with White Water Warehouse. You
have the most personable guides and I always feel that we're in good
hands. My friend Shawn was nervous about the trip, but said she felt
so safe and well cared for. And what a fascinating group of people
from all walks of life. We started as small groups of strangers on the
shore Sunday morning and by Sunday night we were all laughing and
enjoying the trip together.
Thanks, and we're looking forward to another fun experience with you
next year.

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Muffie and her husband, Jan, and her twin daughters, Stephanie and Arlene, rafted, kayaked, and tubed the Rogue River with us on August 4 - 6. Muffie's enthusiasm about their trip with us makes us smile....

Joy & Renee:
We had a great time. We loved our guides. We loved the lodges. We saw wildlife like black bears, blue heron, bald eagles and diving osprey. My daughters loved Jonny. Everyone took turns in the kayaks and tubes. But most of all, you did a fantastic job of putting together people who just hit it off right away. We have told everyone how much fun we had and how much we want to come back.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Muffie Alejandro

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Ken traveled from the east coast and met up with his friend, Frank from Ashland, Oregon. They traveled with us on our August 5 - 7 lodge trip. Ken emailed us with his comments about the trip....

Hello Joy - I wanted to tell you that our trip on the Rogue River with Whitewater Warehouse was great. The trip was well organized and the weather was perfect. I particularly wanted to complement your guides Jeff and Dave on the outstanding job that they performed. In my mind, they were largely responsible for ensuring the success of our trip. Both Jeff and Dave were well versed in the local history as well as the flora and fauna of the Rouge Valley. Their knowledge of the river was most helpful as I kayaked during much of the trip. Their professionalism and experience was the key to a pleasurable trip. Additionally, the food provided by WWW for the shore lunches was outstanding. To sum it up, the trip was most enjoyable and exceeded all my expectations. My complements to you and your staff on a job well done.
Best regards, Ken Aldridge

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The David family traveled from the east coast to visit Oregon this year. They included a white water rafting trip with White Water Warehouse among their adventures. Here's what they had to say:

The David family had a fantastic time on the Rogue with Bob and the guides. The rapids were great, as was the weather and the group on the trip. Anyway, thanks for your help in getting us set up for the trip. We have lifetime memories!

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Hello Bob, Joy and Renee,
Thanks for a really great time on the river. I expected to have fun, but it was even better than that!! My family feels the same way. In fact, Thomas admitted it was a lot better than the Red Sox game he missed and that is saying a lot. The guides were great and there was never a second we did not feel safe and like guests. Again, thanks for a wonderful time. - Roger, Anna, Evan and Thomas

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CJ was on a trip with us in July and wanted to share a few thoughts about his trip...

Wanted to let you know how much fun I had "tubing" the Rogue in July. It was my first time to the Pacific Northwest and my first time doing anything whitewater related. You were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. The scenery, weather and lodging were spectacular. The guides were extra helpful and friendly and prepared fantastic lunches. I made lifelong friends with complete strangers in just five days on the river. Doing the Rogue in an inner tube was an amazing experience and I am going back and doing it all over again next summer. Thanks for the best time I've had in a long time.
C.J.
Orlando, Fla.

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Hi Joy!
Just want you and the other staff at WWW to know how much fun the recent raft trip on the Rogue was. My friend Sophie and I did the July 22nd trip, with Guy and Jeff as our guides. Guy was fantastic -- incredibly patient with us even as we occasionally made his job harder I'm sure. He was a font of information and we were in awe at the way he handled the boat. I had some great conversations with Jeff over dinner, and just wanted you guys to know much the guides helped make the trip as fantastic as it was (of course, the incredible scenery also didn't hurt!! grin)
Both Sophie and I fell in love with the white bean dip, and Jeff seemed to think that perhaps you would part with your recipe. Any chance of that happening?? I'll forward the recipe to Sophie in Utah, and I'm sure its going to become both of our favorite recipe to entertain with. Thanks Joy! And, again, I can't tell you how joyful and relaxed I felt coming off this trip, and I know Sophie felt the same way. You definately have our repeat business, and I know we'll be in touch again next spring.
Sincerely,
Theresa Spaulding

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The Crocker family booked a charter rafting/kayaking lodge trip with us in June of this year. Cindy Crocker emailed her comments about our trip to the travel agency that planned the trip for her and her family members....

Good Morning Matt,
First, thanks for the great job planning the rafting trip. It was a perfect family trip! Our guides, Bob and Jeff were just the right combination for our group. There was some adventure for everyone and every night the lodges were better. Thanks.

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Diana Lamothe and friends joined us on the beautiful Rogue River on our
July 21, 2007, lodge trip. Diana emailed us about her experiences with
our company:

Renee...my thanks to all of the people with White Water Warehouse that made this past weekend so special. The weather was perfect, food was great, met some great people and, of course, Mother Nature and the Rogue River were awesome. We are already talking about a repeat trip soon. Also, kudos to Brian (our guide) and his great skill at spotting wildlife before any of us could see them. Thanks for all the recipes and all the great memories.

Diana wrote us later to add the following thoughts....I'm still on a high from the trip--your company was so professional and took care of every detail with ease--thus making our trip a true vacation. It was wonderful to not have to make decisions about where to stay or what's for dinner!

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Val Banner and her husband, Craig, rafted with us in early July. Read Val's comments below after returning home from the trip with the WWW professionals.

Dear Bob and Joy, thanks. It was the greatest experience I have had in such a long time. Your group is not a guide trip down the Rogue. It's a family with compassion and love for the great outdoors. This trip has touched my soul and I am so glad I overcame my fear and decided to go. Thanks again. Valerie

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Hi Joy et al! Just back from the July8-10th trip with my 3 children and wanted to pass on that the trip far exceeded our expectations. For me, loved getting away from it all, the beauty and serenity were worth more than I could ever imagine. BUT I was so appreciative of Geoff and his thoughtfulness and patient manner. I have 3 VERY inquisitive children and I am sure he would tell you I was as well. He ended up manning the "kid" raft and we had a ball.  If patience is not his middle name, it is now. He could not have bee more polite when I am sure deep down he was nothing but agitated. And we were so fortunate that Robert and Adam and Jerry and Andrew were along as well as the 5 kids had a lot of fun and many laughs. Geoff definitely earned his money this trip!
Don't be surprised if you see us back and I would overwhelmingly recommend you to anyone!!

Thank you so much for taking the time and energy you all put into each trip!

Betsy Miller

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Our clients Jim and Terry Bousquet rafted on the Rogue with us this June.

Taking a trip down the beloved Rogue River with the White Water Warehouse Gang is an experience you won't forget. Bob and Joy and their crew have every little detail taken care of, and the whole experience is smoother than you could ever imagine. "Fun" is the name of the game with the folks at WWW, and that comes to you in so many ways. Whether it be "exhilarating, action-packed, and loud", or "serene, calm, and quiet", you got it! The entire trip will revitalize you in ways you've never thought possible. I could write pages on the marvelous food alone, but trust me, you wont go hungry, and the incredible fare is delicious and more than plentiful.

A trip down the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon is an amazing journey in and of itself. Doing it with the good folks at White Water Warehouse turns it into a trip of a lifetime. It is truly "music for the soul" and your entire being will thank you for it!

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Max Henkle went with us on a Rogue rafting trip in mid June. He is shown here inflatable kayaking, one of the fun things you can do on our rafting trips. Or, of course, you can ride the rafts the whole river...your choice! Max wrote in to say, "Thanks for the rad trip guys!"

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Liz Carle and her husband, Scott Heiser, traveled with us on our June 9 - 11, 2007 trip and this is what she had to say about the trip and the company.

If you are looking for three days of absolute bliss in one of the most beautiful places on earth, then look no further than White Water Warehouse.  From the front office crew to the guides, the people at White Water Warehouse (WWW) are the absolute best!  These folks are more than just consummate professionals ensuring a safe and fun adventure for those who are lucky enough to join them…they are truly exceptional people who obviously love what they do for a living.  With people like that running the show, it is not surprising to find that the types of people attracted as guests on these trips are also great fun!

WWW is one of the best run businesses we have ever dealt with - they have their operations running so finely tuned that it seems like they have to exert almost no effort to make it all happen. The food and the accommodation on our recent lodge trip were awesome!  Both lodges are set in their own unique environments and exude their own special charms.

If Bob and Joy make a commitment to you, it happens, right down to the morning cloud cover burning off at, "Oh about 11:30, or so…" or "You should see some turtles right in this area."  Seriously, if Joy or Bob says it will happen, you can bet that it will.

One more thing: if you are a kayaker, the guides know every inch of the Rogue River like the back of their hands and they will point you to all of the best play spots.  If you stop and play at every spot, by the time you paddle up to the take out, you'll be more than justified in downing a double helping at dinner!

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I just went through the photo album lists and find that since 1987 Mike and I have been down the Rogue 8 times, all with White Water Warehouse. In 1991, my dad came down the river with us. One of the WWW guides left the raft to go up to Black Bar Lodge and the raft drifted off shore. I have the most wonderful picture of my dad at the oars, loving every bit of it!

I think Bob snapped the attached very schmaltzy photo of Mike and I in 1992. We were on a little surf wave just below Black Bar Lodge. I've had that picture on my corporate desk through all those bad years to remind me why I worked so hard. There was a stretch between 1993 and 1998 when we ran other rivers and did other things. We were racing a lot then, so we spent our time running and tele skiing. In 1999, we got back on the river and ran it every year for 4 years. Now it looks like we will be back again this year! The river has given us so much. When I think of peace in my soul, of exhilaration, of joy and elation, they are all tied up on the Rogue River.

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Patti P. has rafted with us for many years on our all Women's trip

For almost 10 years rafting on the Rogue River has been a big part of my life. A time to reconnect with nature and recharge my batteries. Laughter, comradery and being disconnected from life's fast pace is so therapeutic. Then, there is the infamous food. It is so good that you can gain 5 pounds if you're not careful. At night, being away from the city lights you realize how many stars there really are and they shine so bright. The guides are the best on the Rogue which makes this trip such a complete package. Every year I look forward to time on the river.

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Arn and Deborah Schaeffer kayaked it up with WWW and the DeRiemers on our September 17 - 20 Rogue River kayak instructional trip. Arn and Deb are experienced "adventure travelers" and here is how they compare our trips with other trips they have taken in the past:

We just wanted to send a quick note and thank you guys once again for a great trip. Deborah and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip - so much so that we are hoping to do it again next year. I see you already have dates listed but no dates for the kayak trips - once you have those, please let us know if you have a chance. Our biggest surprise on the trip was just how good the food was. Yes, I know you said it was great but we've been on so many trips where people claim their food is great and then it turns out to be just okay. Your trip was one of the very few where the build-up and reality were in sync. I can still taste those biscuits, cornbread, chicken, flank steak, salmon, pork, etc. And thanks so much for being so incredibly accomodating for Deborah's allergy.

It was a fabulous trip and we can't wait to do it again!

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Giny Chandler kayaked the Rogue with White Water Warehouse on our September 12 - 15 camp/kayak instructional trip. Giny has travel with us before and her enthusiastic email back to us regarding this year's trip made us very happy, happy, happy!!!

Joy, Renee, and Bob,

I just wanted to thank you all for a wonderful trip. I am already scheming to be back next year, with the memories of great food, good companionship and abundant wildlife in my mental picture book. Thank you all so much for creating a great vacation.

Cheers,
Giny

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Kristie Silva, a WWW traveler and friend, is a river poet and darn good photographer too! Kristie shot this one-of-a-kind photo on her Rogue lodge trip with us this year on July 22. Doesn't that bear look envious of the graceful geese? Read on and discover her uniquely written poem. In it, she strives to highlight each and every person on the trip with her and her friends. Kristie, like so many of our WWW guests, is so special and sweet...

HAPPILY EVER RAFTER
July, 2006

It all began with a flight,
That gave us all quite a fright.
We rolled and we rocked,
Hearts all but stopped,
But at last the Rogue was in sight.

Down to the river at Rand,
We puttered in rocks and in sand,
Finally on our way,
We began a good day,
Made new friends, Georg, Stephanie and Ann.

We have some awards to bestow,
Before we all have to go,
From honors to errors,
Laughs, gaffs and terrors,
We were treated to quite a good show.

Read the rest of Kristie's poem...

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A family from the United Kingdom, the Skudders, joined us on our August 12 - 14 Rogue River lodge trip. The family's ages ranged from Grandma Margaret at 79 years old to Henry who was 5 years old. Chris, the father of the Skudder family, emailed us with his thoughts and a photo of their WWW vacation adventure:

You were right, there were no issues at all with the vast age range of our group. Margaret, who's 80 later this year, had the time of her life despite losing some belongings to a big wave down river (the guides made sure she got them back and it gave us all a laugh). I think she was a little apprehensive before we set off but she found the raft very comfortable and loved the whole experience, enjoying the scenery, the company, the food, and the lodges. The children, 5-year-old Henry and 7-year-old Genevieve loved it too, particularly being able to jump into the water with their lifejackets on during the quieter stretches of the river. 16-year-old Amy spent much of the time either in the single or double kayak with me and also had a ball--she tipped the single kayak over once but was ready for more! I have to confess I wouldn't have dared take young Henry with me in the double kayak through some of the livelier stretches but he wanted to and Brian was confident enough in me to let it happen--no dramas, lots of fun and I 'm so glad we could enjoy the experience together. Thanks again, and, as you say, some lifetime memories.

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Our guest, Jennie Eley, and friends rafted with us on the wild and scenic Rogue river in August.

"I just wanted to say thanks to our wonderful guides and everyone else who made our trip possible It was absolutely amazing. Great water, great camping, great food and amazing scenery."

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Cynthia Hix celebrated her 60th birthday along with 17 other "wild and crazy" women friends on the Rogue River this year. She chose the August 19 lodge trip to whoop it up with her buddies. Her thoughts on the WWW trip?

"On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best, this trip was a 50!!!!"

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Helen and Dean Campbell joined us on our 3-day lodge trip beginning August 13 of this year. Helen felt their raft trip with White Water Warehouse was an "amazing white water adventure!" And, she wrote even more about the trip in her descriptive email to us here in the office....

I wanted to thank you for you professionalism and willingness to do anything you could to accommodate any of the rafters with their special needs and requests. The men that you sent to guide us down the Rogue; Jeff, Jerry, John and Kale, were skilled, competent, caring, watchful, attentive, could set out a mean lunch and keep us laughing to boot. They all worked hard to insure our safety and enjoyment on a quality raft trip. They were successful! Not only did we all experience some amazing rafting we were afforded the opportunity to kayak. An added surprise!

I would not hesitate for one minute to refer anyone to your company and I hope to be able to take another trip with White Water Warehouse!

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John Sage and his sons, Jackson (age 11) and Nicholas (age 8) traveled from California to join us on our August 26 - 29 camp trip. John, sums up his family's Rogue River rafting and kayaking trip with us very simply:

"Thanks for a GREAT trip! We had a ball!"

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Sue Coulter, husband, and family traveled with White Water Warehouse on our 4-day camp beginning August 9. Sue found our company by researching on the internet and here is what she had to say about her trip and how her internet research "paid off" for her and her family:

Hi, Joy, I just wanted to thank all of you for our great trip on the Rogue. My kids will talk about it for a long, long time and I have to say that for me, personally, it was my best vacation ever! I hope we do it again, and that my kids take their kids on the Rogue 30 years from now. Please pass on my thanks to Bob, Geoff, Dave, Guy, Johnny, Phil and Mary. It was simply the best.

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Susie Vandruff, her mother, Joy Vandruff, and her husband, Jeff Murphy, and teenagers, Larkyn and Jasper, also booked on our 4-day camp trip beginning on August 9. That trip must have been something special because we also received this wonderful email from Susie and family:

Our family wants to thank you for a great river trip. My family and I came back with fond memories of the Rogue trip. Susie's comments: The guides were wonderful men (I miss seeing your faces each morning!), the food was great, the river was beautiful. The stories, history, laughs, kayaking, wild life and peacefulness were truly inspiring and healing. Much thanks. Jaspers' (14 year old) comments: Thank you for letting us go on the trip...kayaking was fun, and going down the canyon was scary, but cool! Larkyn's (17 year old) comments: Thank you for putting on a wonderful river trip. It was great food, thanks!!!! Jeff's (dad) comments: Thanks so much for the food and the family touch. It was a pleasure. The group was great and the Rogue is an incredible river. Thanks!

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Pattie Watson and her mother, Bea Anderson, along with Pattie's twin boys, have traveled with White Water Warehouse for many, many years. Our guides have watched those boys literally grow up on the Rogue River! Pattie and Bea went without the boys this year on our August 13 - 15 lodge trip (the boys are now adults and doing "adult" things). Pattie talks in her post-trip email to us about her love of the river and the trips:

Good morning, Joy! Returned last night from another fabulous lodge trip down the Rogue. We figured this was my 10th trip and my mom's 17th and I can't believe I didn't go last year! Anyway, we rode with Kale...he was the greatest...all the guides are. The trip was...well, what can I say that thousands of others haven't already said except my boys will be going next year and we're going to go as long as our ole bodies hold out. Great to see Lynn still at Black Bar Lodge and Pat at Marial Lodge as always so accommodating, full of good news and food. Thank you, Joy, for presevering this through times that make running a business hard and sometimes financially difficult...I, for one, am very grateful you are there.

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Hi! Just returned from our first river rafting trip (Aug. 6-8) with your organization and want to express our delight with the entire trip. The guides (especially John, our guide) were informative, funny, considerate and well organized. The lodging was clean, friendly and the food abundant. We were sad to see the trip end. Thank you for this most special adventure.
-- Ellie Pecora and Richard Bansbach

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The Ross and Armstrong families traveled all the way from Mississippi to raft with WWW on our July 2 - 4 lodge trip. They just sent some great photos to us and this is what Donna Ross emailed to us with those photos:

Our family, along with our family friends, the Armstrong's, and our South African house guest, Craig, had been looking forward to our vacation for months. We had been sightseeing in San Francisco and Northern California before beginning our White Water Warehouse rafting trip. The 3-day lodge trip was the highlight of our two weeks away from home. Each of us has a special story and lots of memories. We met new friends and were so impressed with our guides. Guy, Geoff, and Johnny are top notch in every way. Thank you for helping make our vacation so wonderful. We hope to make it back again soon.

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The French family rafted with us on our Aug 2-5, 2006 Rogue River trip. They shared some thoughts and smiles from their family adventure:

Dear Joy, Bob and all the guides,
We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our recent raft/kayak trip with you on the Rogue River! We had so much fun and it was hard to come home back to traffic, lights and all the rest. You all were wonderful and did a superb job in making our vacation truly special. Thank you so much!

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Scotty Ernst and his 12-year-old daughter, Taylor, were on our July 19 - 22, 2006 camp trip. Scotty shares below their Rogue River rafting and kayaking adventures with WWW:

I just want to thank all the guides at the Whitewater Warehouse for making My daughter's and my trip a wonderful experience. Bob, Dave, Guy, Geoff, and Johnny did an outstanding job of making sure everything was just perfect. The Food was outstanding!!! You guys are truly 5 star chefs. The kayaking and rafting were top notch.

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The White family joined White Water Warehouse on our July 23-25, rafting lodge trip on the Rogue and were delighted to share some of their thoughts about their family trip.

I'm writing to let you folks know how much our family enjoyed our raft trip with WWW, Guy and Jeff last weekend! It was simply fabulous. As you know from all our calls beforehand, this trip was a first for us and I was quite anxious about it. I can't say enough about those two guides, how professional they are and at the same time, comfortable and fun to be with. I felt so secure with them and let go my anxiety right away. It turned out to be the best possible way for us to give our sons and one daughter-in-law a trip. They got to have the kayak thrills and we were right there on the raft to watch their eyes pop and their grins spread, without having to kayak ourselves. Knowing me, if I'd had to paddle, I'd be scheduling physical therapy appointments for my shoulders as I write this! The two lodges were quite comfortable and the food..., well I hope the three pound increase on my scale is from the heat, but the way I ate, I know better....it was great. Keep up the good work. I'm hoping we will develop an annual trip with you. Sincerely, Lina White

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Dave Hegarty rafted and kayaked with WWW on our July 19 - 22 camp trip. Here is what Dave had to say about his experience with our company:

Captain Bob: Wow! Thanks so much for the exciting and rewarding Rogue River Trip. I had a great time and enjoyed your river and your Staff very much. From the first moments at the PUT IN, I had feeling of security and excitement. Bob, you and your guides took such great care of us and watched over us that I felt fully relaxed to enjoy the River and the canyon sites as well as the rapids. As you know, from my first spill, as I looked up at Geoff, he continually talked me through the moves and back on to the action. I can't say enough about the care and courtesy as well as knowledge and history your staff offered to us with the smallest of encouragement. I am very sure they were tired of my questions, but never showed the least bit of boredom. I would like to thank them all, Guy, Dave, Johnny and Geoff, as well as yourself for the constant encouragement and kind words. Especially to Guy, for the great conversations (and the food), Dave for the wonderful memories of our Midwest origination (and the food), Johnny for the great rides (and the beer), Geoff for looking after me on my spill episode, (and the food) and of course you, Captain Bob, for knowing how to put a great crew together and wonderful time. Thanking of course the ADMIRAL above for the views, river, rapids and canyon. Your staff works very well together and it enhances the whole experience. Our whole adventure was a fabulous success thanks to you and your guides. The personal touch that you showed with family prepared recipes gave us a real treat. I think all the kids on the trip learned valuable lessons without realizing it; I know I did. I can not believe the care and effort you and your guides took, and the concern they gave Mark on our adventure. You're above and beyond and I will make sure my friends and family know it. Thanks again for the wonderful memories. I am looking forward to doing it again soon, although I am sure you should keep that to yourself for fear of alarming your staff.

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Mike Tennant chartered a WWW lodge trip on July 15 - 17, 2006 with his family and friends. Here is what he had to say about his experience with our company:

I think the three most important words in the service industry are "I'll be back". It goes without saying that each individual on the trip, whether family member or friend can declare with conviction that we are already planning for next year!!! The friends we made, the memories created, and the fun we had will not soon be forgotten. The guides really contributed to the laid back, fun, and friendly atmosphere from day one...they were enthusiastic, informative, responsible, and were immediately welcomed into the family!!! In fact, it is still up for debate whether the guides or the teenage girls initiated the most water fights :)

Being out on the river with your company was an unforgettable, invigorating, and uniting experience for all of us...we are thankful to have had the opportunity to create such great memories together as a group, and also a big thank you to Dave, Johnny, Brian, and Kale for making the trip such an outstanding experience. WE WILL BE BACK!!!

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Cheryl & 5-year-old Dylan just finished our 4-day camp trip on July 1, 2006. Here's what Cheryl had to say about her experience with White Water Warehouse:

To: Cap'n Bob, Chief Geoff, Boss Dave & Johnny

Thank you for the most excellent rafting trip down the Rogue River. Dylan & I had a "once in a lifetime" experience. I was very impressed with your attention to detail; your concern for our safety, and the extra special treatment my son and I received.

I realized just how lucky we were to book our trip with your company after swapping stories during dinner at Galice Resort afterwards. It seemed we had all the bragging rights. Nothing I heard came close to the awesome vacation we had with all of you.

Also, kudos to Joy and Renee (in the WWW office) who made me feel so comfortable over the phone when I booked the trip. I was somewhat apprehensive about taking along my 5 year-old, but your reassurance was refreshing.

You guys are "The Bomb"!! You've got an outstanding crew of guides and you know what you're doing. The food was absolutely incredible. I can't thank you enough. Hope to see you again next summer.

Cheryl & Cap'n Dylan

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We always knew we had the best guides ever.
Read on for Julie's perspective on our guides.
Julie was on our 3-day lodge trip beginning June 24, 2006:

WOW - words cannot express what a spectacular event that we just participated in on the Rogue. I am going through my emails now that I am home and off the river (so sad!!) and I want you to know what a wonderful time my friend and I had. Dave was so kind to this old lady and I want you to know that we enjoyed him as our river guide - Debby and I were lucky enough to have him to ourselves most of the time. His stories and expert history stories helped us to take in all that was around us. When we needed to cool off - he managed that very well, when we (mostly me) needed help he was always there to lend a helping hand. Words cannot express how much we appreciated all that he did. Our hats off to all of the guides on our trip - they were so good with the children and other adults and always looking out for us - the service and the food and the friendships will remain in our minds as we may or may not see any of the crew again - but please know that we have great respect for what the guides must do to keep us safe and to show us a good time. The work, and play, and "queen treatment" we got will NEVER be matched.

Please be sure to thank all four guide members and a special thank you to Dave for taking care of us so well.

Sincerely,

Julie Bell