Oregon, Northern California, and Idaho Rafting

World-Class Whitewater Rafting Trips with Ashland Oregon's Momentum River Expeditions

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Welcome to Momentum River Expeditions!

We are a small guide owned and operated company offering whitewater rafting in Oregon, Northern California, and Idaho - including trips from our home in beautiful Ashland Oregon. You will enjoy world-class rivers in small groups with unparalleled personal service, organic meals, and guides with 8+ years of experience leading trips around the world. We offer rafting ranging from mild to heart pounding, from half-day trips to 9-day wilderness adventures; most are off the beaten path, and all offer incredible whitewater and scenery. Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced paddler, join us for a river trip like no other!

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Featured Rafting Trips

  • Spring Rogue River Adventure Kayaking Trips
    Spring Rogue River Adventure Kayaking Trips
    Join us this Spring on a journey down one of the countries great wilderness rivers on high adventure kayak focused trips.  The Rogue in Spring is a perfect river for Inflatable Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. It’s just you, your own personal craft, rapids at “face” level, and guides leading the way giving you tips, encouragement, and a helping hand when needed. Check it out this spring >>...
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  • Our 2013 Lower Owyhee Inflatable Kayaking Expedition
    Our 2013 Lower Owyhee Inflatable Kayaking Expedition
    On our Lower Owyhee Inflatable Kayaking Expedition you will spend six days immersed in one of the most remote, wild, and beautiful areas of the United States. Six days of paddling, fishing, hiking, and exploring the "Grand Canyon of Oregon at a time and in a way that few have ever enjoyed it - this is one of our most unique and active trips! Check it out>>...
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  • Our 2013 Farm to Fork Rafting Trips
    Our 2013 Farm to Fork Rafting Trips
      Called ”The best meal in the middle of nowhere” by the Oregonian these trips are a unique and amazing way to experience iconic wilderness rivers, remarkable artisan meals featuring local food and, support local farming. We love these trips!!...
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  • Idaho's Main Salmon River 6 Day - Class III - IV
    Idaho's Main Salmon River 6 Day - Class III - IV
    A journey through the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states on a river with a timelessness and mountain grandeur that is matched by few. It is a trip of a lifetime, one of the world’s premier wilderness trips. Offered June – September  >>...
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  • Rogue River 3 to 4-Day – Class III - IV
    Rogue River 3 to 4-Day – Class III - IV
    The Rogue is an iconic American classic, a wilderness playground. One of the world’s great summer wilderness trips complete with remote riverside lodges. Varied craft choices satisfy a wide range of tastes and skill levels. These trips sell out quickly - now is the time to get your best choice of dates or to plan a custom or charter trip. Check it out this summer - June - September...
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  • Half and Day Trips From Ashland Oregon - Class III to Class IV+
    Half and Day Trips From Ashland Oregon - Class III to Class IV+
    Combine everything our home of Ashland, Oregon has to offer with what is perhaps the best summer whitewater rafting on the west coast or a more mellow 'taste' of whitewater option.  There is a reason we are based here! Check out our quick trips from Ashland >>...
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  • Rogue River Wilderness Fall Fishing Trips
    Rogue River Wilderness Fall Fishing Trips
    The Rogue River offers the mix of a world-class wilderness canyon, whitewater, old west history, wilderness lodging, and fall Steelhead Fishing. We offer two trips styles; one that is great for all levels of fishing ability, including first timers; and one that is geared towards the more avid fly fisherman. Check it out - September - November...
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Momentum and Our Environment

We have a strong commitment to the environment and its incredible wild areas and believe business's can help inspire solutions to the environmental crisis.


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Recent Testimonials From Our Guests

Hi Arden, Thank you!! Rafting was Cloe and Tia\'s favorite part of the trip and they are wondering when we can return to Ashland to go on the Upper Klamath. See you in 2012! Best, Sherri

Erik, We also had a wonderful time - thank you so much for being such a wonderful guide! You made the trip one that we will never forget. Sincerely, Darcy

Dear Arden, Pete and Mike, It’s been over a month since we adventured down the Rogue with you all, yet we still drink coffee from our beat up Momentum mugs and talk about our late summer in Oregon. Rudy grew in inch...

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Salmon Yoga & Wellness Trip
Yoga & Wellness Retreat Mind and Body on the Main Salmon River   Join transformational teacher Kyle Mercer and yoga instructor Alex Newport-Berra on a journey of Health and Yoga through the largest wilderness...

Rogue Trail Running Trip
Rogue River Trail Running Trip - Join Momentum River Expeditions and ultra runners Jenn Shelton and Billy Barnett on a 3-Day raft supported Trail Running Trip along Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rogue River.  Combine the w...

Happy New Years! and….. We have so much SNOW!!!
That is means good water for this spring and summer! Our snowpack so far on almost all our rivers is WAY above average! Our schedule for 2013 is out – pick a river and check it out This is the … Visit the Momentum Blog >