So fun, well organized and exceptionally trained guides. Would give ten stars to Jenn, Jayden,…read moreChuck and the company if we could. Food was five star, safety and fun a high priority. Will be back one day with kids and grandkids. Jenn-get your application in for Survivor.

We did a 2 day trip on the Salmon river and it was a bucket list adventure for sure! The rafting…read morewas incredible and the guides, Beckham, Maddie, and Jayda were so friendly and worked so hard to make sure we had the best experience. The guides set up camp, prepare great meals, and make sure you have everything you need. MRO had great communication from booking up to the trip. We highly recommend this trip. It was above and beyond our expectations and will be a vacation we will never forget!

This place is amazing. Called last min to see if they had 2 spots open for myself and my daughter…read moreas I'm a truck driver and we found ourselves in town. They were able to squeeze us in last min for a half day white water rafting trip. Everyone who works there was super friendly and went out of their way to introduce themselves to us. After a short ride on the "cool bus" and and a little safety talk, we were on our way. Our guide Chris was super cool and knowledgeable about the area. In between rapids and one liner dad jokes he told us about the different cliffs and other stuff on the river. Overall it was an amazing day that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend this place for all your salmon river needs!!

We've done two half-day trips with H2O over the past two summers -- the first in June of 2018 and…read morethe second just yesterday. Found the company through Groupon, and had a great time the first time so we came back with a group of five adults and five kids. Catfish was the guide both years for the "grown up's" raft, and Taylor was the guide for the kids. Our guides were great -- Catfish took us through the most exciting parts of the rapids, and was very knowledgeable about the river. Taylor was careful with the kids (didn't take them through the most hairy water) and was very nice, letting the kids take turns controlling the raft during calm spots. The water was a lot better in July than in June, and the half day trip took a little less than three hours. The rapids were fantastic -- some of the best we've encountered in Idaho. The guides had dry bags for our phones and keys, and coolers with drinks. We'll use H20 again and will try to book a whole-day trip next time. A great experience with great guides.

This was a unique opportunity to transit the entire middle Fork of the Salmon River, which is not…read morealways accessible due to seasonal water levels. The personal equipment, as well as the equipment supporting the entire tour, was of exceptional design, quality and maintenance. Meals cooked by the guides were creative, nutritious, and plentiful for hungry paddlers. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the entire length of the river, which was greater than 100 miles. They know how to attack each obstacle to provide a high level of adventure while doing it safely. All of the staff were well educated and friendly. They all had an amazing general knowledge of botany, zoology, geography, and natural history. If an individual guide could not answer your question, they were quick to research it in their extensive library or consult other guides. This trip was a reunion for me in 17 of my West Point classmates. The guides did an amazing job of making it entertaining, enjoyable and memorable.

My 84yr old mom wanted to "do a big river trip" and booked a 5-day trip down the Snake River for…read moreus. The food was great, the views amazing, the cellphone-free environment much appreciated. The best part? The company. The oars staff were friendly, highly-capable, and were the most entertaining part of the trip. I've never talked so much my whole life, but these guys were a hoot. We saw a few people get drunk, beligerant, and not wearing PFDs across the river one day. Some of the other river guide companies do not operate a tight ship. I'm so glad we went with OARS because my stress level was zero other than the rapids. The 5-day down the Snake River was perfect as you really get into the groove of rafting that 3rd day. I just wish I could have stayed on the river longer!

Just took my family on a rafting trip with Gary Lane on the Salmon River. It was an amazing…read moreexperience for me and my family. Plus my cousin and her family. with 4 kids under 12 Gary made it interesting for them...stopping by "Ruby beach" to look for red stones, and Interesting for the two teachers on board with historical facts on Indians, the river, settlers, and geology. He was a walking encyclopedia and I am glad we booked with him. I recommend his rafting tours to any family wanting a break from reality and a fun and educational time on the lake. His 35 years of experience was evident and I'd definitely book him again for another tour. we are hoping to do an overnight on the River with him one day.

Beamer's is the best! Our captain, Jace Halley and deck hand Jeff Tillea were fantastic. Both were…read morevery friendly, personable, and had a great sense of humor. They have a wealth of knowledge about boating, the river, and Hells Canyon. Jace shared the history of the canyon and both of them pointed out all the bighorn sheep, deer, bald eagle, and even a moose swimming across the river! The people at all the stops were friendly and welcoming. The boat was comfortable. There were granola bars and coffee at the first stop, then a couple of mail stops, then we had sack lunches at Copper Creek Lodge. Lunch was fresh turkey sandwiches, chips, cookie, amd an assortment of sodas. These guys know how what they're doing and they do it well!

Very enjoyable ride into Hells Canyon Captain Jim, and deckhand Jeff were friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. We made several stops to hear about interesting historical facts and stories about the area. My only regret was not being able to get wet on the way back to Lewiston HIGHLY recommend this trip.

We had a great time. I brought my husband and my 78 year old mother and my aunt. We all got wet and…read morehad fun. My husband and I enjoyed the small museum on one of the stops and another stop was Sturgeon Rock which my husband jump off into the river. I do feel for the price the lunch could have been better. There were plenty of drinks for everyone. Captain Eric and Cassidy were great. They played music during the ride at our request and were very helpful getting in and out of the boat. Captain Eric had years of experience driving that boat so we felt very safe. We saw deer, big horn sheep, eagles and a sturgeon. A very professional company and nice big boats with a roof to shade us.

The Captain and Hostess were very attentive on the boat ride!!! The canyon views were beautiful!!!…read moreLunch was good!! I will recommend to all friends and family!! Thank you from a 66 elder person.

Had an amazing time,full day with lunch with very professional outfitters.Had a raft ride of our…read morethat was one we will never forget

Epley's was on time and professional; we really enjoyed our 1/2 day trip. Our expert, Mike, knew…read morethe river well, and he gave us tons of information about the river and the surrounding area in addition to guiding us through the rapids. He helped the novice rafters (my godson & I) feel empowered while giving the experienced rafter (my husband) an exiting time. I didn't think I'd like rafting, but with Mike's experience, I'd be down to try a 3-day camping adventure. :)

Ross was great! Made sure we got some decent waves and really "went with the flow" of our group !…read moreGreat day!

Ross was the most amazing guide! We loved every moment of our time on the river…read more It was a bittersweet experience as we had sent my brother off into the river for his last trip, and when I told Ross about our morning he knew it was a very special, yet difficult time for all of us. I would definitely recommend this rafting company, and of course if you can choose, go with Russ.

I took the 4 day 3 night trip down from Wallowa (town) on the Wallowa river to the confluence where…read moreit becomes the Grande Ronde river (the rivers connect at the Minam store). A friend and I went by van ride up to the launch in Wallowa and went forward into the wilderness of the Blue mountains. This is geologically beautiful country with magical rock formations thronged by big horn sheep - we saw a group of 20 that entertained us across the river at camp. The fishing was fantastic. Half of the fish were around 14 inches up to right around 20 inches. These are highly capable broad-shouldered fish. Captain Grant, Captain Bobby, and First Mate Callen capably led our expedition. The well-trained and yet affectionate dogs put a cherry on top. Highly recommended. I effing love Oregon. They have a rail ride too.

I first want to say a big thank you to Tanner, Jerry and Madeline for such a great experience!…read moreTanner was so knowledgeable in so many diverse subjects! Jerry and Madeline worked so hard to make sure all of the guests on the trip were well taken care of. This was a 3 day two night food and wine trip and Chad from Dusted Valley Winery made sure to keep our cups full and was very informative about his winery. I felt so relaxed and pampered and it was just what I was looking for. As for the food, it was fantastic! From scratch made s'mores and hors d'oeuvres to black cod and steak it was so delicious! Thanks again for such a great time. I am looking forward to a trip next year to the Hell's Canyon and hopefully with this same crew.

ROW took us down the Salmon River Canyons and the end of Hell's Canyon on the Snake for 4 days at…read morethe end of the 2016 season on what was one of the best raft trips I've ever experienced or could even imagine experiencing. The first thing you should think about when planning such a trip is the skill and reputation of the guiding service. ROW totally rocks! Everything is considered and planned for and if surprises come up (which they always do) ROW gets top marks for handling everything in a professional and incredibly fun manner. The guides were mega-stars; the food and drinks were superlative at every meal, and the equipment was first class. As importantly, it was a great learning experience that ranged from rafting and kayaking technique to Native American history and riverine ecology as well as environmental education about the plant and animal life. Bottom line is that I can't remember a better time on any river anywhere. They made such an impression on all of us that we've already started planning for next year's trip and we can't wait to see them all again. Below is a picture at our first night's wondrous camp showing my athletic honey (who begged them to let her carry her own equipment to our luxury campsite so she could get more exercise). There were so many stars and the Milky Way shown so bright you could almost read by starlight!

Our group had the most incredible time rafting the main Salmon River near Riggins for 3 days with…read moreour wonderful guides Maxim and Ashna. We were so well fed (and all the meals were the best), learned so much about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area, and got to camp in the most beautiful spots on the river. This was our groups first multi-day rafting trip and our guides truly went above and beyond to make it our best river trip yet. We'll definitely be booking with ROW again and 100% recommend the company and our guides!