River Rafting on the Yakima River
Date: Saturday September 3, 2016 Time: 8:30-3:00 PM Fee: $28 per person (Note: Your spot is not confirmed until payment is received!) Wear: Water shoes or sandals are recommended Bring: Drinking water, lunch, and water toys, Release Form FILLED OUT Provided: A sack lunch and one bottle of water is provided. This
is a fun, popular off-site activity available for an additional fee of
$20 per person. The group of rafters will depart from the Registration
tent area at 8:30AM. Please We have up to 100 available slots for rafting on Saturday. Kids ages 8 and up are welcome. Children 8-16 need to be accompanied by
an adult. Participants will need to wear clothes they are comfortable
getting wet in. Water shoes or strap-on sandals are recommended. The
trip from departure to return to the ranch typically takes 5 - 6 hours.
Jeans and other cotton clothing are NOT recommended attire as they get
heavy when wet. NOTE: Don’t bring anything on the rafting trip that you don’t want to lose in the river! If
you have not already done so, please go to the registration page and
click on this activity to register and pay for it. If you have further
questions, please email us at ensignranchsacampout@gmail.com. Remember, payment MUST be made ahead of time in order for your spots to be confirmed! Rafting the Upper Yakima River Class I-II The
upper section of the Yakima River flows through the foothills of the
Cascade Mountains between Cle Elum and Thorp. Because of the drop in
elevation from mountains to plains, this section of river is swift and
somewhat choppy. Your group will need to be able to paddle together well
in order to maneuver your equipment to get in and out of the river and
keep your raft away from the banks. This area is manageable by novices
but is not for those who want a lazy day where your paddles never have
to touch the water. This section has one set of Class II rapids, which
is usually the highlight of the trip, but can be avoided by floating on
the other side of the river. The
Upper Yakima flows through private farmland and deep canyons with
basalt cliffs. The banks are forested with pine trees and brush.
Throughout your float you will see birds, ducks, cranes, and the
occasional deer. |