Methow River Black Canyon Trip

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5 hours . Methow River . Water-based Activities

Enjoy the dry climate and arid hillsides of the lower Methow Valley, as you explode through some of the best whitewater in the state. You will plunge through such rapids as Hurricane, the Jolly Green Giant, the Mother Lode, and the legendary Black Canyon containing the fearsome Black Hole (you'll want to paddle hard to avoid it). This river is filled with huge holes, long roller coaster wave trains, and lots of class III-IV fun! Minimum Age: 8 and it is a 3.5 hour drive from Seattle

Itinerary

Day 1
You will begin your day at the Lightning Pine RV park right atour put-in for the river trip, where your guides will be waiting. We'll have a light snack for you to enjoy before the trip (chips and salsa, cheese and crackers). We will get everyone geared up with wetsuits, booties, paddles, and lifejackets and answer any questions you may have before the trip. The guides will give a safety talk about the things you need to be aware of on the river and you'll meet your guide for the day...then you're off! The river trip itself is about 2-3 hours long. We'll take out right before the confluence with the Columbia River, and shuttle you back to the top where you can change into dry clothes while we heat up the grills. Enjoy our top sirloin steak bbq, potato salad, corn on the cob, french bread, and other goodies to finish off your trip. This river is located right on the North Cascades Scenic Highway, so you have the option of returning to the West side of the state on this very beautiful drive.

Important Travel Information

Destination Location
The meeting place for our Methow River trips is Lightning Pine RV Park in near the city of Methow. Meet us in the the lower camping area next to the river – you’ll see our van just before the meet time. Lightning Pine RV Park 331 Burma Rd Methow, WA 98834 Located off of WA-153 near Methow, WA, about 12 miles north of Pateros and 30 miles south of Winthrop. From WA-153, about a mile north of the town of Methow, at mile marker 12, turn onto Burma Rd - look for the Lightning Pine RV Park sign. Follow Burma Rd along the river for 1.2 miles and watch for another sign for Lightning Pine RV Park. For a Mapquest form you can fill out and get complete directions, visit our Methow River Driving Directions page.

Recommended Gear List

Here's some suggestions for what to bring along:
Swimsuit or shorts to wear under your wetsuit
Fleece or wool sweater (not necessary when it's over 80 degrees)
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

Methow River, Lightning Pine RV Park
331 Burma Rd
Methow WA 98834
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