Wenatchee River Full Day Trip

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5 Hours . Wenatchee River . Water-based Activities

One of the top 10 river rafting trips in the country! The fantastic combination of hot weather and huge waves makes the Wenatchee our most popular river rafting trip for beginners and experienced rafters alike. With its headwaters in the heart of the Central Cascades and the snow white peaks of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, the Wenatchee River has the largest volume of raftable water in Washington State. A class 3 to 3+ river, it's known for its long calm stretches and its very distinctive and powerful rapids, the largest rapids in the state! Since there are few other obstructions on the river other than the occasional bridge pillar, the Wenatchee River is a very "forgiving" river and almost any age and ability has a blast here. In addition to rafting, the Wenatchee River area offers plenty of things to do and is home to the town of Leavenworth, an authentically recreated Bavarian Village that's a favorite of visitors from all over the country. *Minimum Age: 8 *2.5 Hours from Seattle

Itinerary

Day 1

You will begin your adventure at Cashmere's Riverside Park, where we will have a pre-trip snack for you (chips and salsa, cheese and crackers). Here we will pass out wetsuits (unless it's hot out!), booties, life jackets, and paddles. After changing into your gear, we'll shuttle you up to our put-in where the rafts will be waiting. The guides will go over safety tips for the river, and you will have a chance to go over any questions you have before we get started. After getting comfortable in the rafts and meeting your guide, the journey begins! The river trip itself is about 3.5 hours long. We will make one stop along the river where we portage a lowhead dam and you'll have a chance to stretch your legs and use the restroom. Then we head out to do the last stretch of the river, which includes the biggest rapids of the day! We will get off the river at Riverside Park, where you'll be able to change into your dry clothes while we heat up the grills. Then, we'll serve up our famous choice top sirloin steak (veggie options avaialable), potato salad, corn on the cob, french bread and lemonade.

Important Travel Information

Destination Location

The meeting place for our Wenatchee River trips is Riverside Park in the city of Cashmere. Meet us in the large dirt parking lot at the east end of the park – you’ll see our van just before the meet time. Riverside Park Cashmere, WA 98815 Located off of Hwy 2 in Cashmere, WA, about 12 miles east of Leavenworth and 12 miles west of Wenatchee. From Highway 2, turn into Cashmere on Aplets Way and cross the bridge over the Wenatchee River. Turn left onto Pleasant Ave. Follow into Riverside Park.

Here is a set of directions from the Seattle Airport to our location at Riverside Park.

1. Head northwest on Airport Way S toward 13th Ave. S

2. Turn left at 13th Ave S.

3. Turn right at S Bailey St.

4. Turn right to merge onto I-5 N

5. Take exit 164 A to merge onto I-90 E toward Spokane

6. Take exit 85 for WA-970 N toward WA-903 N/Wenatchee

7. Turn left at WA-970

8. Slight left at US-97

9. Turn right at US-2/US-97

10. Turn right at Aplets Way

11. Turn left at E Pleasant Ave

Or visit Mapquest for direction from your area!

Recommended Gear List

Here's some suggestions for what to bring along:
Swimsuit or shorts to wear under your wetsuit
Sunscreen
Change of clothes (to be left in your car for after the trip)
Towel
Any medications you may need
Water bottle

Optional:

Windbreaker
Waterproof camera
Baseball cap or brimmed hat to shield your face from the sun
Cheap sunglasses
Guide Gratuity

*Note: Please do not wear any cotton clothing (sweatshirts, jeans, etc.). Unlike wool and polypropylene, cotton will not keep you warm when it gets wet.

Blue Sky Outfitters Provides:
Farmer John style wetsuits (full body without sleeves)
Neoprene booties
Coast Guard Approved life jackets
Water resistant drybags on each raft (for extra sweaters, hats, etc.)

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol cannot be consumed on our rafts. Guests arriving for a trip under the influence of alcohol WILL NOT be permitted to participate, and no refund will be given. For overnight trips, if you would like to bring your own alcohol please feel free to do so. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed after the trip has ended.

Meeting/Departures Location

Wenatchee River, Cashmere Riverside Park
399 Riverside Dr
Cashmere WA 98815
USA

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Cancellation Information

If you cancel within 14 days, there is no refund. If you miss your trip or are late for any reason there are no refunds or rescheduling. If you cancel 15 or more days prior to your trip, we will refund you monies paid minus 50% per person in the reservation. We seldom cancel or postpone a trip, but we reserve the right to do so when necessary: due to water conditions, weather, insufficient reservations, or other reasons beyond our control. In such a case, your fees will be refunded or applied to another trip, but not expenses incurred in travel.

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May 2013