"Thank YOU!"
'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 inches, strength and soul during our trip; somewhere in the midst of the white water, the mouse in our dry bag and the games of bocce ball along the river great things happened for him and for all of us. As Arden well knows, I was so hesitant at the beginning of the trip (hesitant? No - petrified) having had a bad white water encounter before. Arden’s skill, reassurance and compassion, warmth and outrageous sense of humor helped me to let go of that experience and open up to this one. I can’t emphasize enough what this did for me, and as a result, what it did for our family. It meant so much to us that we were able to take this kind of trip together – that Rudy have an experience that challenged and thrilled him and that we all were able to get so far away from our day to day at home. The weekend after we returned, the three of us backpacked 5 miles to a spot overlooking the ocean in Pt. Reyes and spent the night listening to the waves. It was a great way to think back on the time we spent with all of you. Thank you again and again for this memory. We hope to see you all again. Warmly, Aly, Steven and Rudy' 'Alan, Rafting with Momentum was literally one of the best days our family has had this summer. It was relaxing and exciting and a very well-run trip. I would love to do this every year with my family and with Momentum. Thank you so much from the Trombly's Jim' 'Arden and Simon, You are welcome. I enjoyed the trip immensely and will consider making it part of every venture back to southern Oregon. I still have my doubts whether the cat we surprised in the road just out of the take-out was a bobcat. Is our driver really confident in his identification?' 'Arden We all had a great time. This was my first white water rafting trip and i felt like you where totally in control the entire time. the whole experience from when you picked us up from the nearby lake till you dropped us off was all positive,cosiderate,and appropriatly jestfull. I'm looking forward to the next trip and will certainly be calling Momentom to see whats up. Thanks Arden and Momentum Team, ken' 'Hi Alan, It was a great day!!! We loved it and would love to do it again with you. You are a great guide and made it so much fun. Take Care, Gayle' 'Thanks Anthony! We also had a great time and it was an awesome way to celebrate Eddie's birthday. Take care! Alison' 'Arden and Mike, Thanks for the 'thanks', but we should be thanking you. That was the perfect trip - everything that I was hoping it would be and more. The kids are still talking about it. We'll be back next year for sure. Thanks for making it so fun. Jim' 'Thanks Simon! It was a great trip. I posted a "most excellent" review on trip adviser. Good luck and have fun in Argentina! -Joey ' one day rafting 'The best one day vacation ever. Upper Klamath rapids did not disappoint and Mike , our guide, was awesome. I will be back for more adventures through Momentum!' 'Arden, I'm so glad you sent a note, we would LOVE to have an address to send you a "thank you card". We had an unbelievable time and would have been wanting to let you know how we appreciated your wealth of knowledge of not only the area but also your skills in the craft of rafting. You were awesome, and THANK YOU! PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE WE CAN SEND A CARD! Thank you!' 'Hi Alan, Thanks for the message! We had an amazing time on the river. You are a great guide. I will totally be back and will definitely request you. Thanks for making the trip so fun. Crystal Hi Alan, Thank you. Your skill and experience on the river put us all at ease. Your spirit and attitude helped me feel connected with my crew and made everything so fun! You rock Alan! Hope to see you on the river again soon, Esther' 'Pete/Mike/Arden - I wanted to thank all of you for such a great trip! I had a blast, and I felt like I learned a lot and started to get the hang of kayaking in whitewater. Everything was fantastic, from the river, to the scenery, to the wonderful cooking. You all run a terrific operation. Thanks so much, and thanks again for a great trip! Brad' 'To Anthony: Thanks so much Anthony! We had a blast with you, once again. I was so happy to get you a second time! The kids had the time of their lives and Natalie couldn't stop talking about what a great time she had, how beautiful it was, etc. I left a note with my family at the house with your name and contact info in case anyone wants to go rafting in the future (several "branches" of our family will be staying there throughout the year). I also told them I'd told you we eventually need to get you and your wife over to the house to BBQ and swim! :) Thanks again, Marya p.s. just "liked" you guys on Facebook.' 'We had a good time also and will try to set up another trek during our next visit to Oregon! Thanks!' 'Thanks all! Fantastic trip.' 'Aly is having Arden withdrawals ... (seriously) We're all depressed that we're not still out there with you guys. Steve' Above and beyond our expectations! 'Hi Erik- Thanks for the email. We would love to share our comments, we had such a fun time!! It definitely went above and beyond our expectations. You guys are all very professional and down to earth and your passion shows with the quality of service you provide. Like I said before, you have an amazing company!!! Were you able to load some of those pictures?? I would love to see them. Thanks again. ~Becky' Wonderful Guide 'Thanks Alan. You were a wonderful Guide. The boys really had a great time. Also, please be sure to tell whomever it is that needs to know, that Rachel was fantastic as well. As the front line contact, she made all the difference in the world in my choosing Momentum instead of another company. And, your services made it clear that I will always seek to book through Momentum rather than any competitor. In fact, when my nephews and I were discussing the probability of making it a yearly event, they insisted that we try to use the same company! Feel free to pass my comments along and even use them in advertising (without my last name) if it would be helpful.' 'Hi Arden, It was a blast on the Upper Klamath! We loved it so much! Thank you for being our guide and keeping us in the boot. I thought it was very cool, the little fun things you did with us, such as standing up all together, turning the boat and rafting yoga. This was pretty cool! Do you know when we get to see the pictures Pete took that day? (August 19th, 2011 our trip) I am pretty anxious to see the pics. Thanks, Lena Diaz' 'Jeff, Thanks for making our rafting experience so awesome. As you know, it was my neice's first raft trip and she was a little nervous. I appreciated the way you engaged her in conversation about her interests and shared your knowledge about the river with her. By the end of the trip, she was telling me how much fun she had and how she'd like to go again. We got some great action photos that she can't wait to share with her friends. Your style is very calming and relaxing, but more importantly, your skill in handling the raft was apparent. I've taken trips with other groups and haven't been as impressed with the level of experience the guides had. Take care and enjoy the rest of the summer. Sandy' 'Sorry to take so long to reply!! Was an absolutely great trip all around!! Will definitely do it again!' 'Rachel, Hey I just wanted to write you a quick note to say thanks again for everything on the trip. You guys have a hell of an outfit and your owner should be proud of the people that he/she employs, they are doing an amazing job of providing a unique experience. I really look forward to my next trip down the river with Momentum Rafting. Can't wait for another camp meal:) Until then... Cheers, Cole' 'Eric, We had a blast on the trip! Thanks for a great time and we look forward to another trip sometime down the line. The Cal Salmon and Scott sound incredible. Would you be able to send the $ info on that trip at some point? Thanks and take care, Bill PS: If you get to Western NC, be sure to let us know so we can show you our world back east! Bill Stricker' 'Thanks to everyone at Momentum. We all had a great time on the river and enjoyed your company. Take care. Lori ' 'Hi Pete! What a wonderful time we had on our Rogue trip! We really appreciated the upbeat energy of our guides Jeff, Mara and Arden, and Erik's leadership promoted well being throughout the trip. We loved how they all joined in on the "pink"!!! Ask Jeff about his Sat. eve attire... The gear was first class, the meals were nourishing and yummy and the guide expertise fabulous. The only disappointment was that we didn't get to meet YOU! Next time! And, judging from the Flamingo comments, we will be rejoining Momentum for another great adventure in the future!!! Thank you! Cheers! Michele' 'Anthony, Simon, and Rebecca, Thanks for such a wonderful trip. We have all been experience post-partum depression this week, missing the river, the guides, the gang of ten, and of course the wonderful food. I know we'll meet again on the river (some river...Salmon, Owyhee?) sometime in the next few years. Until then, here are a couple of pics from the trip: ML ' 'Hi y'all, I know you are probably not going to want to upload all our flamingo pictures!!!! But I thought you might like to take a look especially at the mustachioed guides and the men in tights and boas. You were the best - great on both the river and dry land. I hope your season is continuing swimmingly, or maybe I should use a different a different word like fantastically. I'll send you the link to 2 albums on Picassa. Enjoy! Marlene PS Mara, let me know when you will be in Marin and how you are doing!' Spectacular River! 'Dear Alan and Mike, Of course - it was wonderful! Amelia and Gavriella BOTH begin college this week, and I together with my wife (Lisa) embark upon empty-nesthood. The trip on the Upper Klamath was beautiful for us. We enjoyed getting to know the other members of the group - and while you all worked your tails off, we had great fun. Needless to say - the RIVER is spectacular. We'll be back! Joey' Guide Anthony was super! 'Thanks to our personable guide, Anthony, we had a marvelous trip down the Rogue River. Anthony shared local history, knew lots about dams, wildlife and gold sluicing. Oh, and the rapids were exhilarating. Someone in the office even made a little cake for our daughter's birthday. Love you guys!' 'Hi Anthony, Thanks for the message. We had a great time!!! And felt fortunate to have such a skilled guide. We will definitely look you up again next time we are in the area for some more boating experiences. All the best! Michelle' 'Hi Erik. It was so good to see you and get an update on your life! glad things are going well. we had an awesome time - like last time and will certainly be planning another rafting trip your way in the next couple of years! keep at it and look forward to touching base with you in the near future! cheers. Owen.' 'Alan, YOU ROCK!!! We had a blast and will be looking for you next year! --Don and Xtina' 'Thanks....You folks did a great job. A big part of what makes an experience a great time is dependent on the employees, from the drivers to the guides. I am sure it is not easy to day after day deal with groups of tourist and to still keep and up-beat attitude and make it a fun experience. All the employees did just that. From the time of pick up to the time we were dropped off, (including the pit stop), it was all very well done. If I owned a rafting company I would hire all of them in a second. I originally tried to get the half day trip, but thankfully it was full. One of the best times I have ever had. I don't usually take the time to post stuff on Yelp etc. but will in this instance. Eric' 'hi Simon. Thanks for your email. We had a blast, too! Thanks for making our trip so fun and safe and for just generally being a great guide!. Good luck in all your endeavors! Stef' 'Dear Erik, Simon and Robyn, Outdoor Bob and I want to thank you all so very much for the absolutely perfect three days we've ever had on a river... and all thanks to you! Everything was great-We loved the food.. We couldn't ask for nicer or more knowledgable guides. The beauty was breathtaking...and the accomodations were perfect. Erik-my son might be flying up sometime to check out your program-sounds incredible. Simon-good luck on your Chile adventure-what was name of ranch? Robyn! You're so amazing! Thanks for your easy-going patience and fun with all our goofiness. Such a pleasure to meet everyone...Hope there is another river trip together in our future...In fact, I'm going to bet on it. We are really talking about the middle fork of the Salmon next year- any information, referral, or even plans to run a trip down the river would be great news. Pete, missed meeting you at takeout, but thanks for your patience-finally we made it happen-hopefully many more to come. We loved the Ashland area!... Cheers, Outdoor Bob and Pam' 'Hi Simon, We had a wonderful experience rafting for the first time. I'm sure part of the reason is because we had a great guide!! All of us had fun getting wet and we enjoyed our conversation with you too. I just posted at TripAdvisor but I think it takes a few days to show up. I hope you will enjoy the rest of the Oregon rafting season and best of luck with your round-the-world adventures!! Thank you again, Janet for the Hall family' 'Mara, Rebecca and Pete: Thank you for enabling us to have such an unforgettable family vacation. We are still on a "high" from all the fun and new experiences we enjoyed. We are encouraging all of our friends to try it for their own vacations. Of course, we'll be recommending Momentum. I posted a review on YELP along with some photos. I hope that they'll post it since some of the reviews are kind of old. Does Pete have any good photos of our trip that he can share with us? I've attached a few that you can enjoy. Aloha, Colbert, Gail, Maya and Mandy' 'Erik... We had a awesome day with you. The group dynamic was out of this world! While Steph was crashed out in the back, I retraced our eventful day with my wife telling her all about the new friends we met. I think we talked her into coming out on our next trip. Ha, Steph has the means and I wouldn't be surprised if she books a trip to Chile. She's quite adventurous... Whether she invites this old fart is another thing completely. I'm pretty luck to still be part of her life and occasionally she tosses me a bone to chew on...:] Looking at your brochure with a man with a flyrod at hand... boy, that sold me. I want to go too! Once the steelhead season gets going on the Rouge, let me know if you guys ever need to fill a seat to round things out and perhaps on a last minute spontaneous moment I can be up there to make it a win-win situation for all. I like the idea of staying at lodge to lodge. But the catching has to be good! :} It was a pleasure meeting you... the boat had alot of good karma and good juju... it was fantastic! Best to you, Victor' 'Rachel, Please let Pete and the staff know that we had a fantastic time! The trip was absolutely perfect (except for maybe the mosquitos). Mike and Simon were very professional, courteous, fun and hard working, while making sure we had everything we needed or wanted to make the trip exceptional. Thanks for working so hard to make our Momentum float a raging success. We are grateful for the intentedness with which your create our special and most memorable adventures. The Rogue is a very special and spectacular river. She is our friend for life, and so is Momentum! You will most likely hear about our mom, Heidi, having a minor accident where she jumped off a rock and sprained her achillies. Please know that there is nothing Momentum could have done differently to avoid or address this situation. Heidi has lived a very full life of adventure, travel and doing all sorts of things she "wasn't supposed to do," and this little accident is just a very small reflection of that approach to life, which we honor and cherish. She seems to be in no pain at all unless she puts pressure on the tendon, and we'll have her in to see the Dr. on Monday where we will hopefully find that its just a sprain and it will heal with time and rest. Have a great rest of the rafting season! Joe' 'Hi Mike, Sorry for not responding sooner, but we just got home last night. Thanks for a great time. I know you have a difficult job, but you made it look easy! We do hope to get back up your way, and will go with your outfit when we do. thanks again, Randy' 'Hi Anthony, We had a WONDERFUL time! I'm sure we'll see you for another trip next season. Saraj, Sascha and Chris Cory' RAFTING/KAYAKING 'WHAT A SUPER AWESOMW TIME WE HAD ! The gear, the preinstructions, pick up and delivery of ourselves, food and beverages...yikes what more could we ask for ! The guide was skilled knowledgeable and concerned for everyones fun and safety. Yeah Alan !!' Half-Day Rafting Trip 'In a 4-star rating system, Momentum gets 5++++++! Our guide, Simon, was wonderful, gave us clear instructions (so important for beginners), and provided us with a memorable and exciting experience. Thank you, Momentum, for introducing us to the Rogue and rafting!' Perfect family trip 'We are a family with 5 sons, ages 23-9, and we went on the 3 day lodge to lodge trip. The older boys, all very athletic, have never been so happy with a family trip-kayaking, rafting, swimming, and eating! The younger boys were challenged but safe using the kayaks and rafts. They got to see bears, eagles, turtles, etc. Mom and dad now feel 20 years younger. The guides, Erik, Robin, and Simon, were professional, experienced, and fun. We felt very safe in such capable hands. Excellent trip! Only two drawbacks...you might gain weight with all the good food, and you can't stay forever. ' 'Thanks Jeff! We really had a blast. It was such a great experience that although it was my first rafting trip, it certainly won't be my last. You and Mike were wonderful. We have recommended Momentum to everyone we have talked to. Thanks again, Bonnie' 'Mike: We had a great time! The trip exceeded my expectations...it was GREAT and we've told all our friends about it. We have a friend who is coming that way and recommended Momentum and told him to ask for Mike. Thanks again and we look forward to another opportunity to enjoy a trip with y'all. Gayle Dasher' 'Mara, Thank you for your thoughtful email. Ariel and I had a wonderful time. All three of you are great people and we enjoyed getting to know you. I hope to stay in touch as we'd love to book a trip with you for Idaho next summer. I'm thankful Ariel got to experience time with such two strong and happy women. Maybe our paths will cross some time in Manhattan. Take care, Blake Young' 'Hello Mike, You rock! That was awesome and thank you for making it fun!!! We are looking forward to next year 2 day trip early in the season. Hope to see you again! Thanks again, Liz' 'Dear Alan Much appreciation to you Alan for that day on the water the impeccable guide service and to the mighty Klammath. My son Ian was in a total funk, having just two days earlier driven up from L.A. to meet up with old Dad for his birthday. He put out a lot of effort getting up here and as a result was tired and P.O.'d just from fatigue having never driven that kind of distance before. He hadn't smiled the whole time he was here until the first rapid on our trip down the river. From then on I was covertly checking out his expression and he was filled with joy the entire rest of the trip! After that day on the water he and all of us who went were buoyant energized and full of fun. You have helped a young soul to find a horizon and joyous coming home to the natural world and the great out there. Thank you then for you confident and friendly ways of bring us on a most important journey to the weeds and the wilderness. See you next time John Arnold' 'Alan and Neil, thanks so much for the great trip! We enjoyed ourselves immensely. If it ends up being the last trip "the old man" takes as he's hinted, he went out with a wonderful bang. Thanks again, Steve Nash' 'Simon, Thank YOU! We had an amazing time, paddle in the face and all! We will be back next year for sure! Robyn thinks she's found her calling in life now...watch out I think she wants your job! LOL Marlisa LOVE, LOVE, LOVED SOU. If they accept her into the technical lighting program, she will be an Ashland resident. But I think we all left our hearts in Ashland, none of us wanted to come home. Thanks again and hopefully we will see you next year! Have an amazing time in Chili! Melissa' 'Hi mara, Thank you for a fun and memorable trip on the rogue. We are hooked! You were a pleasure and a faithful guide. Your big heart and genuine enthusiasm for what you do made the whole experience extra special! Many thanks! We hope to see you again on the water! Warmly, Sandy and the hoogerlew girls' 'Brady, Allen, We thank you! We had great fun and managed to feel safe in the midst of all that churning water thanks to your wonderful expert guidance. And the long drive and the food were good too. So Thanks! RM and Michael' 'Hi Rachel, We had a wonderful time rafting for the first time. Simon was a superb guide and we enjoyed our conversation with him during our ride. Thank you for a great experience! Janet, Dewey, Lauren and Austin Hall' 'Thank you both Arden and Simon! We had an amazing trip with you and will be raving about your excellent trip! Thank you so much! Jennifer Manley' 'Hi Simon~ Thanks again for everything! We truly had a fantastic time and will cherish those 4 days along the Rogue River for many years to come. You and Hooper did an outstanding job! Thanks for taking such good care of us! P.S. Check out 'trip advisor' when you get a chance~ Thanks again~ Best wishes, Karle Coppenrath and family' 'Hi Alan We had a blast and you made it happen! Your skills, knowledge, and passion made even the scariest parts exhilarating fun for a whitewater wimp like me. Great trip from start to finish...you guys are awesome. Thanks so much! Pam' 'Hey there, or should I say, oh no.... thank you (hug, hug). As we sat at dinner last Wednesday we talked about you guys being back out on the river and wondered if you were at Battle Barge for the night or some other great camp spot. We too had a blast thanks to the tremendous trio who made the trip all that it was. It truly makes a parent thrilled to be off to the side and listen to their kids tell others how great of a time they just had being out in the "wilderness" and that they appreciated all there is to experience, and all without a cell phone, amazing!! I have heard them all relating to others what a great bunch of guides we we so fortunate to join in with, so I do not think anything was lost without the hot young guide, and what more could they want then Simon for young and hot and Casey obviously dug Jeff, my same age son-in-law, and what better gal pal could the girls have for a trip then Mara!! Thanks, once again, for the great adventure, Rick' 'Hey Simon -- Carter and I had a great trip on the Upper Klamath with you and the Momentum crew. Can't wait to do it again! Get wet! Randy' 'A big thank you to the staff at Momentum for such a fun trip down the Upper Klamath yesterday! I can't think of a better way to have spent my birthday. :)' 'HI Alan, We thank you! The boys really enjoyed their trip and are eager to return, maybe next summer. I would like to commend you for all the little games, practice runs of what to do in case someone falls overboard, how to get back in the raft and how to float in case you don't get back in immediately. What an ingenious idea! Wish I would have been so wise when I took my friend out on our maiden rafting voyage on the Sandy, could have saved myself raft puncture repair costs. Oh well, I wouldn't have had the same memories. Again, I thank you for the great trip and will recommend you to anyone considering a rafting trip on the Rogue. You are a delight! Best, Janie' Momentum River Trip 'This trip exceeded our expectations, which were high, given what we've been told about river trips. Our guides were superb: totally professional, trained, friendly, competent. The food was fresh and tasty, cabins and lodge were comfortable, and the river rafting and kayaking were a thrill of a lifetime. We were in good hands with Momentum and hope to do the trip again. Worth every penny.' Happy Rafters 'My teenage girls and I had a wonderful time on the 1/2 day raft trip! Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. This was the first time my daughter's have ever done anything like this and they LOVED it! My youngest thinks she wants to be a rafting guide for a living now... We will definitely be back next summer! Thank you ' Momentum=WOW 'From the pre-trip checklist, to arrival at camp, every spot along the river, and until I left camp, Momentum made my trip a memorable experience. This was my third river-rafting trip and nothing compares to my experience on the Salmon. First rate guides made the experience memorable by being very personable, sharing their rafting and local knowledge, as well as ensuring a safe trip through some insane rapids. I didn't realize how intense the rapids were until I saw the pictures of me under many 3 foot walls of water.' Wonderful Experience! 'Thank you for the wonderful experience. We had a great time rafting with you and we really enjoyed the whole trip. You were a great guide and we would like to go rafting with you again!' Oustanding! 'Thanks again for everything! We truly had a fantastic time and will cherish those 4 days along the Rogue River for many years to come. You and Hooper did an outstanding job! Thanks for taking such good care of us!' Lively River Guide! 'We had so much fun and are still talking about it! You are a lively river guide and we loved that we felt safe yet challenged! If we dont make it to one of those lovely rivers next Spring, rest assured, we will be planning our 50th Birthdays there! (closer than you think).' You Guys Rock! 'Thanks very much for your note. It was a pleasure meeting you and we appreciated having you as our guides on the river last Sunday. You guys rock! Looking forward to future white water adventures together! ' Get Wet! 'Carter and I had a great trip on the Upper Klamath with you and the Momentum crew. Can't wait to do it again! Get wet!' Great Trip! 'We thank you! The boys really enjoyed their trip and are eager to return, maybe next summer. I would like to commend you for all the little games, practice runs of what to do in case someone falls overboard, how to get back in the raft and how to float in case you don't get back in immediately. What an ingenious idea! Wish I would have been so wise when I took my friend out on our maiden rafting voyage on the Sandy, could have saved myself raft puncture repair costs. Oh well, I wouldn't have had the same memories. Again, I thank you for the great trip and will recommend you to anyone considering a rafting trip on the Rogue. You are a delight! ' A Big Thank you! 'A big thank you to the staff at Momentum for such a fun trip down the Upper Klamath yesterday! I can't think of a better way to have spent my birthday. :) Chad was our raft guide, and both Mike and I were impressed with his knowledge of the area. Discussing Captain Jack and the Modoc War was refreshing, although I was unclear on some details, forgetting several points. Chad knew the basics, but upon arriving home I couldn't help but do some googling and refresh my history. Please pass the following on to him as well so we can ALL get our facts right for future reference. Thanks so much! :) Once again, thanks Chad for such a fun afternoon! :)' Thank You! 'Hey there, or should I say, oh no.... thank you (hug, hug). As we sat at dinner last Wednesday we talked about you guys being back out on the river and wondered if you were at Battle Barge for the night or some other great camp spot. We too had a blast thanks to the tremendous trio who made the trip all that it was. It truly makes a parent thrilled to be off to the side and listen to their kids tell others how great of a time they just had being out in the "wilderness" and that they appreciated all there is to experience, and all without a cell phone, amazing!! I have heard them all relating to others what a great bunch of guides we we so fortunate to join in with, so I do not think anything was lost without the hot young guide, and what more could they want then Simon for young and hot and Casey obviously dug Jeff, my same age son-in-law, and what better gal pal could the girls have for a trip then Mara!! Thanks, once again, for the great adventure.' Thanks 'Hi Alan We had a blast and you made it happen! Your skills, knowledge, and passion made even the scariest parts exhilarating fun for a whitewater wimp like me. Great trip from start to finish...you guys are awesome. Thanks so much! Pam' Three-day lodge trip 'Fabulous!' 'Alan, I want to personally thank you for making our trip so great. We all had a great time and well I can tell you that I will definitely be back. The river was so fun and I know all the guys enjoyed your company. From the food to the whitewater, everything was just right for our group. Thanks again! Hope you have a great summer. ' Farm to Fork river trip 'My 15 year old daughter and I cannot get over how much fun we had on this trip. We expected great rafting and incredible food. What we did not anticipate was how nice our guides would be. Pete, Robyn, Tessa and James were so much fun and such a delight to be with. They are not only incredible guides but great rafting companions as well. Thanks guys for all you did to make this a trip Carissa and I will always remember. Can't wait to do it again! ' 'Pete, Rachel and all: We just returned sun-drenched, soggy and extremely happy from our 3-day adventure on the Rogue. It could not possibly have been any better! Anthony is a true pleasure to be with (my second time, same as first experience last May) and Simon was so wonderful. The lodges were great. My sister does NOT want to return to El Paso (108 degrees today), but wants to spend the rest of her life on the Rogue—and plans to return in a year or two to do another river with you. My wife, who has a fear of water and dislike of anything that happens fast, is actually talking about taking another trip with you next year!! As for me, well, you already have a fervent disciple—and a return customer! (Although, the Rogue in late June is so much better than the Owyee in early May!!!!!!!!!!!!) We have terrific memories to last us the summer and well beyond. Hope your rafting season goes very well. Thank you – Ken and Linda Dollinger, and Mary Alcorn' Upper Klamath 'from the moment we were picked up to being returned to our car Alan and the crew made us feel really welcome, my wife and I had a fantastic day on the upper klamath river, excellent white water, wildlife and they fed us a lovely breakfast while unloading the boats, a superb lunch and a snack while they loaded the boats for our return to Ashland, thanks again for a superb trip.' Cal Salmon and Scott rivers 'Awesome trip- the best and most consistent whitewater we have run since the Apurimac in Peru. Couldn't ask for better guides- everyone was really friendly, helpful and very safety-conscious. And the food... and the wine-tasting...YUM!' Impressions on Cal-Sal/Scott weekend 'Kudos to Team Momentum. Masters of whitewater, cuisine and logistics. We had a terrific time and look forward to future trips.' 'Hi Pete - thank you for the awesome weekend on the Salmon! As always, it was a first rate trip thanks to all of you @ Momentum. Looking forward to another adventure with you all at some point. Have a safe, and BUSY summer! ' Wonderful trip! 'This was my second trip with Momentum, and my first multi-day trip. Despite weather that was less than cooperative, this was the best rafting trip I have done so far, and I have done a fair number of rivers in several different countries! All the guides were great, and I still remember all the names, even though I have a terrible memory for names! Pete laid on a wine tasting that had not been advertised, and I know everyone had a wonderful time! My raft's guide, Anthony, was outstanding. Alan was very welcoming when I arrived at camp later than expected the first day. Mike, Simon and Rebecca were great, and Reynaldo did a fine job. The food was fantastic and well-appreciated by all. We finished the second day's run a little early, so Pete led a few of us on a 6-mile hike through a beautiful canyon. All in all, this was one fine trip, and I would certainly use this company again -- I'm hoping I can do the Chile trip one of these years!' Thank You! 'Thank you for taking such good care of our group on Wednesday. I hear the trip was a great success and a good time was had by all even with the less than optimal weather. Your care, skill and customer service did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated, I only wish I could have been there to enjoy it! Thank you again and have a great season.' Wonderful trip to a stunning river! 'Anthony and Simon (and Fay), Wonderful trip to a stunning river! We appreciated every aspect of the trip -- the river, the guides and staff, THE FOOD AND WINE, the attention to detail, the great conversation and especially the professionalism of everyone involved. Best wishes for the rest of the season and we hope/plan to see you again on a river somewhere. ' California Salmon and Scott River 3 day trip 'Great spring trip with excellent Momentum staff of Anthony, Simon and Fay. Professional, safe, experienced, attentive and personable. Well run and reliable company that is in this business for the "long paddle". Would recommended it to anyone and will be coming back. ' 'I'm still smiling and living up on Cloud 9 from our awesome trip! This was the best trip I've been on with Momentum! You all never let me down. I love being able to confidently bring all my friends and know they are going to have a trip of a lifetime! THANK YOU!! You guys ROCK!! ' Thank you!!! 'Hey Pete, I just wanted to thank you, and the Momentum staff, for an amazing trip last weekend. I’m still trying to get over how completely beautiful a river the California Salmon truly is – it definitely deepened my love of whitewater rafting. You know it’s been an incredible trip when you’re already planning your next one on the way home. I think you may have created a monster. Thanks a lot, Pete!! ;-) You were an excellent guide, host, and hiking partner. Your knowledge, patience, passion for what you do, and good sense of humor made my trip an experience I’ll never forget. I’m already looking forward to my next trip with you and Momentum. Thanks again! All the best, -- Heather Liguore' Lower Owyhee 5/15 thru 5/19 'Hi, I just wanted to let you we had a really good time on the Owyhee, and that Mara, Tessa, and Jeff were just super guides. Everything went like clockwork; they made it look easy, but they took care of everything in such a low key way. My overall impression was that they were all very competent, professional is the best sense of the word, and most of all, really fun to be with. We hope we can go with them again someday. Michael Henry and Barbara Hilty' Thanks! 'Dear Alan! You are one of the precious memories of a wonderful weekend with Momentum River Expeditions! Thank you for the special fun you and only you could create with our raft by having us "ride the bull" and . . . will I ever forget the Circle of Trust we six created?!#@? That was the Bestest!!! You are the Bestest! I had such a great time, and I've been "blabbing" away with friends at how an otherwise could-have-been-crappy weekend was instead extraordinary for me! Thank you for being YOU, Alan! Hugs--at LEAST three ;-))))))))) Pam' Thanks! 'Thank you guys, you all were awesome, couldn't of had a better crew!!! One of the best guided trips Ive done. Hopefully we will see you again soon on the river.' Recent Illinois River Trip 'Pete, Yesterday I completed a trip on the Illinois with Arden and Simon as my guides. It was a great four days and they are both extremely competent professionals. I would recommend Momentum without hesitation to my friends. I look forward to my next trip with your company. With best regards, Sam Miller' Amazing. 'Pete, If I had to pick one word to describe our trip down the Illinois River last week (with Mike and Mara), the subject line of this email would be it. I knew going in that it was likely to be a good trip, and that we would have fun. I didn't realize that it would be one of (if not THE) best trip/vacation/experience we've ever had. Mike and Mara were nothing short of phenomenal. They were friendly, great guides (Mara's safety instructions would later come in handy to me when I became a member of the Illinois Swim Team), good cooks and now - counted amongst our friends. Mara went above and beyond to make sure our anniversary was celebrated (seriously - a private romantic dinner for two at the Klondike Creek camp? how awesome is that?!), Mike kept all of our gear dry and intact and both kept us safe and wholly entertained. I can say for certain that Ann and I *WILL* be back to run more rivers with your company - and we really hope to cross paths with Mike and Mara again in the future. Ann actually cried as they drove off after dropping us off. We miss them. (Feel free to share this with them, even if it will inflate Mike's ego ;-) ) On a scale of 1-10 we're rating this a perfect 10. We've never done that before. Thanks again for an amazing run down the gorgeous Illinois - it was one experience I know I won't forget. Oh - and Tell Mike and Mara we miss them! John (and Ann) Whelan' Scott River Rafting Experience 'Momentum River Expeditions did an outstanding job hosting our group of 9 down the Scott River! The breakfast and lunch is above average compared to other guided services. Pricing was fair and good also. I would reccomend Momentum for anyone looking at rafting trip in near future. Thanks Momentum' Yet another great trip from Momentum 'Once again, Momentum's day trip on the Rogue was the highlight for our German exchange students. Their fun guides, excellent attention to detail, reliable transportation, great snacks and affordable pricing make them the gold standard for student trips. Many thanks to Pete and his crews for making such great memories for our students three years in a row. Danke!' our 1/2 day trip 'We had a fantastic experience rafting down the rogue last week. Alan was our amazing and calm guide and Swirl and Lucy drove us to and from our location. We were well informed and educated about the river and the trip. Alan also kept us laughing and feeling very safe. The company made sure we were warm on quite a chilly morning. We are ready to do the Upper Klamath next time. Thank you so much for making our trip up to drop off our youngest to U of O much more memorable. ' It was an amazing day 'I just wanted to express how much we enjoyed our trip with Momentum River Expeditions. It was an amazing day, and completely exceeded our expectations in every area. From the moment we entered the van in the morning, we felt welcomed by the whole Momentum crew. You were all so friendly, relaxed and professional we knew we had a great day ahead. From the delicious, beautifully prepared food -- to the nature and history explanations along the way, I can't imagine a better crew. You all made us feel at ease with your humor, but thankfully confident with your detailed instructions and vast knowledge of the river. Jason, thank you too for bringing our boat together, and making us feel like a team. We all had so much fun, and really bonded with our wonderful other rafters. I know this was due to your great guiding style. Our rafting trip was by far the best part of our weekend trip for all of us. You now have three new fans, and we can't wait for our next river expedition. I hope to come up to visit my mom in Grants Pass this spring with my family. If at all possible, a trip with Momentum will definitely be part of it. I can't thank you enough for giving us a such an incredible experience that will be part of my memories and heart for a long time to come. ' Wonderful time 'Hi Mara!! We had a wonderful time rafting with you! The excitement of the whitewater, the team effort, and the amazing beauty along the river was unparalleled. And we appreciated your friendly personality as well. Oh by the way, I remember telling you about an environmental activist by the name Derrick Jensen. I thought you might find his work interesting. You should look him up! The last book I read was "Strangely Like War: The Global Assault on Forests". Really good book. Anyway, we hope to go rafting again soon; the Illinois River trip sounds great! Take care :) ~ Linda L.P. ("Shakuntala") ' Great time! 'Hey Mike! We had a great time as well. We'll definitely be back next year. Marina ' Great trip! 'Hi Anthony, Thanks for a great trip. I'll be sure to recommend you guys to other people and maybe we'll go again sometime. Later, Carolyn ' A Blast! 'Hey Anthony! I had a blast thanks for the trip it was awesome! -Lia ' Great time! 'Thanks Fat Tony! We had a great time and are looking forward to conquering Class V someday!' Thank You! 'Arden, Thank You! We all had a great time and really appreciate your expertise and good humor. Would couldn't have asked for a better guide. Even T-Grip can't deny that ;-) ! Regards, Joe ' Outrageous trip! 'We had a GREAT trip down the Rogue with Robyn, Mara, and Mike - they were awesome! I wish all the boys and their girlfriends had been able to come along. We talked a lot about further trips, but not sure if we're not too picky - duckies a must, wetsuits yuck! and needs to be 5-6 days (4 days was too short!). Any ideas for next year? Maybe if we plan it enough in advance everyone can come. Has to be after the first week of June because our youngest is graduating from high school and probably won't want to miss it! Thanks again for an outrageous trip - food was great, people were great, service was great, rafting was great... Elizabeth (Peter, Tim and Kate) ' We had a blast! 'Thanks Mara, We had a blast. I spent any free time I had at work today looking over the spring trips, already planning for those. We'll be sure to request you or Anthony when (not if) we go again. -Jacob and Molly ' We loved it! 'Totally Welcome:) We loved it. I just told a friend today that next year it's the Illinois:) We enjoyed your company too and commented what a cool life trail and story you shared with us. Totally + trip, have referred others to Momentum already:) Thanks again. Peace and Corndogs! Kiran ' Thanks for a great time! 'MRE Gang-- Thanks for a great time! Here's a review I just posted on Yelp and TripAdvisor along with 5 star rating; I just returned from a fantastic 2 day trip run by MRE on the Upper Klamath near Ashland. They picked us up at our hotel. Guides were great-- cheerful, hard-working, knowledgeable, experienced. They did all the heavy-lifting, food prep, etc. Rapids were thrilling, food was great, pace was just right. A two-day vacation felt like four days. Last year I went with MRE on a three day rafting trip on the Lower Klamath. It was superb and included a fantastic side-trip hike up a stream to some hidden falls. They're a great company! Dan Kalb' A Blast! 'Hi Arden, We had a blast and cannot wait to go again. When we book the next excursion, will sure ask for you. Thanks so much for making the trip fun and safe - we are all a bunch of dorky accountants that are risk averse and while I was sitting on a wave there for a second, I felt comfortable that you would get us through. Renae ' Fun, safe journey 'Anthony, Mike and Mara, It was wonderful to meet you all and to take the trip down the river. Thanks for making it a fun, safe journey. Hope to see you again next season! Stefanie ' Great Trip 'Three of us took the Upper Klamath trip in mid-August and had a blast! Momentum staff were very accommodating in terms of fun, fuel (super breakfast and lunch) and fables (between rapids there was time to share stories)! Definitely will do this again. Thanks. ' Thank you! 'Thank you Mara, we also had a great time and are looking at Momentum's brochure to see if we can do one of the Spring trips next year!!! You will love Hamlet. Bring a Kleenex. John ' Loved the trip 'Mike: Loved the trip. Will spread the word, and definately coming back down to OR for more!! Give best to Jason and the crew. Tell him we stopped at Foris winery and bought some great wines!! ~Chip ' Great time! 'we had a great time! We will for sure be going again and will ask for you! Take care' Thanks a million! 'Mara, Thanks a million for the rafting trip, danny says hi !! Get your hands on a copy of "The Bone Man of Benares" Daithi ' You\'ll be seeing us again! 'Pete, I want to express my thanks for a fantastic trip down the Klamath this last weekend. You and your team truly delivered a first class experience, from the knowledge and skills of the guides, to the food, and the orchestration of the entire event. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! You'll be seeing us again. All the best, Max Darnell ' Thanks! 'Hi, Pete Thanks again for a great trip on the Rogue. I’ve posted 5 Star reviews/recommendations on both tripadvisor.com and yelp for you. Best, David ' So much fun! 'No Alan, thank you so much for taking us on the Rogue River we had so much fun. My mom says we're going on the upper Klamath or Klamath ( I can't tell what a difrence between them) the next time we come up here ( I promise that won't be a while). Katie :-) ' Great time! 'Hi, Mike. We had a great time and learned about rafting and about the river. Thanks.' Thanks 'Thanks Jason for a great trip. If you end up in Bozeman to check out Bridger Ridge, I invite you to give me a shout. Enjoy the rest of the summer.... Amy ' Very impressed! 'Hi Pete, GREAT raft trip, thanks much. Very impressed, and I'm an event planner! Jason did a truly fab job guiding our boat, and was really great. We'll keep Momentum in mind for the future! Hope you all get some rest! Tori ' So much fun! 'Hi Alan We had so much fun on our trip with you, Mike, and Hailey!!! You did a great job as our guide (so calming in the face of white water danger). I also loved hearing about the history about the area surrounding the Klamath River. I look forward to taking our friends and relatives down the river in the future. Take care, Deb ' Wonderful time! ' Hi Alan, Thanks, for the reply. We had a wonderful time and yes you will see us again, Thank-You, Dave and Kathy ' Most fun I\'ve ever had rafting! 'Thank you Mara, as for myself, that was the most fun I have ever had rafting! I think everyone else already knew what to expect... I however had only experienced the mellow (seems completely mellow now) Rogue and Illinois rivers. I will definitely be back next year! Thanks for an awesome time! Shawn ' Upper Klamath River Raft Trip 'My family had a great day trip on the Upper Klamath River. The staff, Kelly, Anthony and Kate, were outstanding. The were extremely well orgainzed, well trained and a lot of fun to spend the day with. They were instrumental to making this a fun day with a lot of action! ' Great time! 'Jason, we had a great time as well - thank you for a wonderful adventure!! Hope to see you on our next trip. My best, Kris ' Wonderful time! 'Alan, We had a wonderful time, too. How nice of you to follow-up. Mike hasn't stopped talking about it and Noelle keeps coming up with ideas on how to go with her future classmates. Personally, I was impressed with your professional "cool reserve" style - it made me feel safe and in good hands, yet adventurous enough to let go and enjoy the excitement. I hope it's OK to ask for you in the future. Stay "cool"! And we'll see you again soon... Janice ' The best rafting trip! 'Hi Momentum, It's Allie, and I'm really exited that you have my email!!!!! First of all I would like to say thank you, because that was the best rafting trip out of all four that I've been on! Next year I was wondering if we could have the same guides again. (If that's possible) I really enjoyed all the fun moments we all had together this year like the play that Hailey, Julia, and I put on for everyone, getting splashed by the jet boat, or the awesome campsite that Chad or Pete would set up for us everyday! Those moments and many more I will never forget. Please try to email me back, and tell Chad not to forget our secret handshake. Lots of Love, Allie Laurenson ' Thanks 'Thanks to you too - we really had a great time and it was a great introduction to rafting for our kids! :)lisa' The best time! 'Jason, We had the best time! Thanks for being a great guide. Hopefully we will see you again on the river! -Allie ' Thoroughly enjoyable! 'Thank you, Pete. You're a fantastic river guide, and our whole experience (minus the eye pain from my sunscreen) was thoroughly enjoyable. Gaby Kaplan ' Sweet trip! 'Dear Pete, Mike and Anthony! It was a amazing trip! I don’t know where I should begin telling you how much I enjoyed it and appreciate all your hard wonderful, astounding, great, remarkable, amazing, significant, SWEET trip! I’ve been thinking for the whole week what I should write to you. Whenever I had an idea of what to write I wrote it on a small piece of paper, and put it next to me. In fact, last night, while I was lying in bed, I had an idea. I wrote it down and put it with the collection. The problem is, is that the papers somehow got to be all over the house. I really enjoyed the river and camping! No. I take that back. I enjoyed the river and camping but it wouldn’t have been the same without the three awesome guides! It passed soooo quickly! After looking forwards to it for soooo long, it was much better than I even expected. I’ll try to find the notes, and then write you another e-mail. Now, we are leaving to my grandparents’ house and the whole family is rushing me out….. Hope to see you in Israel! Chana ' Best vacation ever! 'Dear Pete, Miike and Anthony, First of all, I want to thank you all very much for the amazing trip! Please pretend that this email came the day after the trip, but since we spent the rest of the week in the middle of nowhere in California, we had no computer access. So, that gave me a week to think out what I want to write. Every day after the trip, we only talked about our fun adventures and our amazing guides. We really enjoyed your company, and your fun sense of humor. We still laugh when we retell the funny experiences that happened to us. I truly feel that we are a more coordinated octupus family now... We also learned a very important word from you, that has turned to be a regular word in our family's vocabulary: Sweet! It is such a fun and cute word, that I now use that expression regularly. Maybe I will successfully manage to bring old Oregon slang back to Israel. Of course you could try to bring the Israeli "Sababa" to Oregon too... Speaking about Israel, we really meant you should come and visit. My family and I already talked about all the places you would enjoy to see, and things to do. Our house always have different people comming and going, and we would love for you to be one of them too. You should bring Robin along too... There are so many beautiful sights there, that it is worth a trip over! I can't believe I almost forgot this one last thing! I was thinking about it all week... At the end of the trip I forgot to give you the bear forms. Where would you like me to send it? To your office, or to the address that is written on the form? I really enjoyed seeing the bears, and the cubs. My whole family thought it was really neat, even though we must've asked you so many worried questions about the bears comming to eat us. We will always remember the trip and remember you. (How can I possibly forget?!) So you won't forget us too, here is the group picture we took all together. It is sweet... Thanks again for everything! It was the best vacation ever in an one thousand star hotel... Thank you, Ayala Goldstein ' Wonderful river experience! ' Hello Pete, Robyn, Jason and Chad: Many thanks for your thoughtful email and kind words. I (and the rest of us) appreciate your taking the time to drop us a line. As well, thank you all, and your support crew back at the office, for a truly great trip this year down the Rogue. Your appreciation and care for the river are evident, as well as your love for what you do. Thanks for your terrific attention to detail and great job each day of creating a wonderful river experience with everyone. I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with each of you on the river or in camp -- thanks for taking the time to engage. You're a great team, and I wish each of you and Momentum the very best of continued success. Thank you as well for the photos on your face book page. There are many super shots!! We hope to see you again next year for another trip. With much gratitude, Chuck ' Many thanks! 'Dear Pete, Robyn, Jason and Chad, I can only echo Nancy's comments. Many, many thanks for such a tremendous trip. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and we bring back wonderful memories. The commitment and heart that you brought was fabulous - and shined in every aspect of the trip. You always went the extra mile and anticipated what we would need or want to do long before we knew ourselves. Congratulations on building an organization that brings such joy, fun and laughter to its clients, while executing with the highest professionalism and standards. It is quite an achievement. We'll check out the photos on Facebook - thanks! Also, Nancy and I were talking about trying to get a recommendation up on Yelp...either we'll figure it out or we'll have one of the kids do it! Momentum deserves the highest kudos! I hope you have a great rest of the season. If any of you are in the Bay Area, please let us know. We'd love to see you and can even provide beds! Cheers and hugs to all, Ann ' Many, many thanks for a great trip! 'Hi Momentum crew, Ah...thanks for all the kind words and thoughts! How nice.....but truly the thanks go to all of you... Ann and I were hiking last night and she mentioned writing to you now that we were back from Almanor, but you beat us to it. So from the bottom of our hearts, and no doubt these words are echoed by all, many many thanks for a great trip. You made it works so well and look so easy - something that is a true art. We had so much fun. It was peaceful and relaxing and beautiful and exciting all wrapped up into a wonderful time. We missed mom and dad terribly, but certainly they were there with us in spirit. As the reigning queen of the 'Oreo cookie drip down the face', I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to share the wonderful Rogue River with all of you! Have a great rest of the season. Our very best...till next time! Xoxoxoxo Nancy ' Truly marvelous 'We had a truly marvelous time with you three! You are totally professional, nice and fun. Thank you so much, Sharon, Craig, Max and Hannah ' Amazing day 'Hi Alan, Thank you for the amazing day down the Upper Klammath!! The scenery was beautiful, the animals were a treat, the rapids were exhilarating, the food was fabulous, and you were an amazing guide!! I felt completely safe with you as our guide. I would definitely take another Momentum trip again. Hope you have a great rest of the season. Terri Mulein ' A wonderful experience! 'Dear Pete: I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for the wonderful experience we had rafting and camping on the Rogue in late July. We had never been on an organized rafting trip, and so weren't sure what to expect. We loved the small size of the group; the scenery was magnificent (especially all the little creeks and waterfalls along the way); and it was especially fun to be able to go through some of the rapids in the inflatable kayaks. Our guides Mara and Anthony were simply spectacular. They worked constantly to make everyone feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed. We learned a tremendous amount about water safety, rafting techniques, reading the river, and natural history from them, and the food they put together was truly outstanding. We have never eaten so well on a camping trip before. We appreciated the special effort they put in to accommodate vegetarians and other special dietary needs. We are already starting to think about our next rafting trip with Momentum--and hopefully with Mara and Anthony! We've sent electronic checks to Momentum in the amount of $125 for Mara and Anthony. We would appreciate it very much if you could give these to them and convey our appreciation for all their hard work and good cheer. Thanks again for a great vacation! Tom and Kevin ' Great time 'Hi Pete We had a great time on the trip. We are booked the week of Aug 28 . Please say hi to Jason, Allen and Chad from us. Pauline and Bert ' Best expedition I\'ve been on! 'Thank you. It was by far the best expedition I've been on. Hope to get back up here next spring for some more fun. Thanks again. Andrew ' Great! 'We had a great time. The guides were great. We would certainly highly recommend the trip Mark Silver ' Great time! 'Thanks Mike. We had a really great time too. We hope we will see you again on our next trip. Take care. Eric and Lil.' wasn\'t ready to stop 'Kelly- yes, it was a great trip...I really need to do the longer trips, i wasn't ready to stop... Can you forward me Will's email? I gave him my card but didn't get his contact info. Want to make sure we stay in touch. Best- Jeff ' High point of our trip! 'Hello Alan - thank you so much - truly the rafting was the high point of our trip. I will be recommending you, Momentum, and the Upper Klamath to everyone I know! Joel ' Glorious Time! 'Glenn, We had a glorious time and you were a fun, engaging guide! Happy parenting and guiding! Mike ' Amazing time! 'Hi Pete- We had an amazing time, and next time I am up there this year I will definitely do another trip with you. Hopefully I can make it up before October when you stop the runs. Thanks again for saving me from the megabee...It could have been very very bad! Becca ' Loved the food and all your cheerfulness! 'We loved going out on the water with you guys and would certainly recommend you to our friends and colleagues. We loved the food and all your cheerfulness. It was an amazing trip for us. I have that trip to Chile filed away for the future.' Terrific Trip 'Hi Kelly, Well, we also had a terrific trip. Just a moment ago we were telling about it to a friend, how unique it was, the river, camping near the river, and - not to forget - the frontier road trip (is Cathy already over it?). We also liked the people in the group very much. Unfortunately we didn't exchange mail-adresses. We will recommend your business to anyone who considers rafting in the west! ' Tell you Thanks! 'Hey Alan, Thanks for writing! I actually have been meaning to write you guys and tell YOU thanks. Not only did we have a great time, but the entire trip felt astoundingly professional and informative, something I kept thinking over and over as were were preparing side-by-side with the other local tour companies whom appeared to just get in the raft and go; you guys were really awesome for a really great price and I can easily say that you've got me thinking about my next river trip already. Thanks again for all of your expertise, I really learned a lot while also having the time of my life. It had been almost ten years since I last rafted but I'm hooked again and I look forward to seeing you guys again soon! ' Lower Klamath 'Thanks for such a great trip and experience. We wouldn't have asked/ expected for any thing more. Anthony, Glenn and Mike all were great company , extremely helpful and excellent guides. Food was very good and particularly for us, who are 100 % lacto vegetarian , we had plenty of choices. Only one suggestion, please put in your required list for the people to get watershoes/rivershoes of good quality ( which we didn't have :(, we bought the cheap one !), so hike to Ukonom Falls was little tough ). ' 4 Day Inflatable Kayak Trip on the Rogue 'My wife and I recently had the pleasure of taking a 4 day inflatable kayak camping trip on the Rogue River with your company. The trip was everything we hoped for. The whitewater was challenging for novices but totally fun and never felt dangerous. The weather and scenery were exceptional. The food was, as advertsied, fresh and delicious. However, the success of the trip was assured by our guides, Anthony and Mara, who worked tirelessly and maintained great attitudes, encopuraging us and looking after our safety and enjoyment. Who knew that two such accomplished guides could also be great cooks, naturalists, and wonderful companions. Thanks to the entire Momentum staff for a perfect vacation experience. We look forward to another river trip with you in the future.' recommendation 'The Rogue was my third trip with Momentum. All three trips were top-rate. Guides are personable, competent, elicit alot of confidence, great cooks and fun personalities. Food is tops; equipment is excellent and the small group sizes are perfect. ' Had a blast! 'Gotta tell ya'... me, who is afraid of water and seldom swims in her own pool, had a blast! The Unity group that went with Glenn and Company were well served by the companionship and talent of the three guides. Their motto may have been safety first, but their meals were second to none in that camping environment. I'm ready for next year's trip, this time with my family. Zelda LeFrak ' great time 'Thanks Kelly! I had a great time! Enjoy the rest of your summer. Rhonda Williams ' Thanks 'Hi Robyn, We had a great time. Thanks for your leadership. Jack Feinberg ' Outstanding 'Pete, We had the 2 day trip this past Friday and Sat. Just wanted to thank you so much for the service that we received. I know everyone had a great time and your guides were outstanding. I personally had Kelly as my guide and he was great! He hands down was the best guide that I had ever had and I had been whitewater rafting many times! Again, the service that you provided was outstanding and I appreciate everything that your company did and stands for. Thanks again for everything and we will talk to you soon. God Bless. Kevin (Also feel free to use this email on your website to help promote your company) ' Excellent Job! 'Pete, I won the trip you donated to JPR's Spring Fund Drive and my wife and I did the trip last week. Neither of us had ever rafted before and it was great! The guides, Allen, Jason and Chad, did an excellent job, both on the river and in preparing meals. We enjoyed the lodges, too. Floating down the river in the wilderness was especially enjoyable - - just birds, otters, mink, deer and a bear. Thank you so much for donating the trip. We will be telling all our friends about our Momentum river experience. Bill and Julie Van Moorhem ' White water Rafting 'Had a family get together decided to Run the upper Klamath for a good time and we had a blast toke the kids as well they had a great time also. Great guides and good healthy food on the run. We want to do it again maybe level 4 and 5 this next time that's how much fun we had with Momentum. I highly recommend Momentum for a good time as well as a good trip you wont forget Sincerely Ken Cass' An Excellent Adventure 'We had rafted the Upper Klamath 15 yrs ago with another company. We wanted to give the experience to our grandsons, ages 13 and 15. We explained our concern about the younger boy's Autism, with Erik as our guide we quickly saw we had no worries. He is outstanding! He not only kept us safe, his knowledge of the history, wildlife and geology of the area was impressive. Everyone on the staff was friendly and courteous. The food was great. We hope to do it again!' Absolute pleasure! 'Kelly, The rafting was an absolute pleasure thanks to you and Robin. The picnics you guys arranged was great too. I will certainly put our feedback online. Regards, srinath ' Wonderful time! 'Hi-- We had a wonderful time. When I went back to work on Monday, I felt really refreshed. I have already recommended you to two friends! I will aim to write an online testimonial this weekend. (I asked Mark and Elizabeth to do so also but we will see....) Alan--I misspelled your name dreadfully. If the bank has any problem with that, please let me know and I will send another check. (I looked at your bio on the website--I hardly recognized you on that motorcycle!) Mary ' Blissful! 'Adam, Chad and Anthony, What a blissful journey it was with you three....so much gratitude for taking us on such an outstanding adventure! Blessings and stay in touch, Sascha ' Great time 'Erik, Had a great time. Posted my recommendation on Yelp. - Mike ' Great time! 'Guys, we had such a great time. Gratuity check will be in the mail on Thursday...' Thank you. 'Ditto from me as well enjoy your well deserved balance of family, teaching and nature! If you know something about real estate I am in the market for a second home and ashland or it's river surroundings would be optimal. Take care and we'll do it again soon. Marc ' Great time! 'Thank you Alan, we had a great time as well ... bring on the two-day whitewater experience next time! We'll be in the front for the whole wet ride ...' Thanks! 'Thanks Erik - it was amazing being on the river again. Looking forward to the next trip already. Salman ' Great Trip! 'Robyn Thanks, GREAT trip. Adam and Mike were great. ' Great time 'Allan, we had a great time also. Lets stay in touch. Lou, Maggie and Katie :-) ' Splendid River Adventure! 'Hello Pete, Thank you to the whole of Momentum for organizing a splendid river adventure. My son, husband and I returned Sunday from the Rogue Wilderness Lodge trip and it was the highlight of our summer. My son is turning 15 this fall and is athletic and adventurous by nature but had no idea how much fun and challenge he was going to have. He smiled the entire trip, as did Phillip and I. The beauty of the Rogue and the Siskiyou Mountains was a feast for the senses. We saw animal life that we'd hoped to see (bear, mink, fox, otters, orange crayfish, water turtles, bald eagles, osprey) that we just don't have in Palo Alto, California. The white water was terrific for beginners (quickly turned intermedieates) and provided extended excitement and challenge for Phillip and Chris particularly when they learned to surf. Once they slipped into the inflatables (first day) they never returned to the raft. The lodges were the perfect choice for us, and we loved both of them for different reasons. If a person can't love Paradise, then life really is hopeless. The lodge was beautiful and spacious itself but it wasn't just the comfortable accommodations that made it special - the entire property cradled us in it's serene and natural beauty and provided a dreamy ending to a dreamy day. Let me gush about your guides for a moment. Alan led the trip and Mike guided our supply boat. They are two of the most wonderful mentors we could have hoped to lead us on the river. Alan's knowledge is deep and wide; his demeanor matched the serenity of the surroundings which caused us to pay attention to both the wilderness history and the rules he imparted while on his boat. He was not just a guide, he was a wonderful teacher and successfully shared his palpable love of this stretch of the Rogue. I'd even go so far as to say he possessed a little magic about him: twice he got us on hikes up tributaries that ended in these river pools the likes of which you see in National Geographic, and he did so just before other bigger groups arrived. We came upon these pools as if we were the only humans in the region which added a special "just for you" quality to the hikes. Mike could not have been more delightful. He too was profoundly knowledgeable. His ease, grace, humor, and willingness to share his love of rafting captured our imaginations for hours. Chris decided he looked like the movie character, Wolverine, and he was given this moniker for our trip. Your care and attention to our meals was evident and greatly appreciated. Your thoughtful approach to reducing our impact on the wilderness is deeply appreciated and respected. It's better than nice knowing we may have had little negative impact on the river. Your drivers at the take out were courteous and again, engaging. Oh yes, I realize you cannot predict what groups will get along when paired together for three days - sometimes it works and sometimes not. Well, we loved the Seymour family and all eight of us got on beautifully which of course added to the expansive joy experienced by all. From my initial contact with your company throughout our time with you, my/our experience was superlative. We have been and will continue telling everyone we come into contact with what a special encounter we had and to investigate Momentum. Thank you so very much. fondly, rpm ' Outstanding! 'Hi Erik, Thanks again for outstanding rafting guiding. The next day, Marc and I took your suggestion and hiked to the Raine Falls from near Morrison's Lodge. It was outstanding!! You people have chosen a great place to settle down! Along that trail somewhere I mentioned to Marc that it would be fun to have a beer(s) with you, as you seemed so full of information, whether it be rafting or history. Thanks again, Chip ' You people rock!!! 'Hey Pete, this was my 5th. trip in the last 6 years, I just wanted to let you know that Anthony did a fantastic Fuc%^and* Job!! and the driver was very fun also, sorry I forgot his name and I feel bad because he remembered me, tell him thanks again, my bad. I will always push business your way, your people rock and don't forget that, that's why I keep coming back!!. You guys are the BEST!! Thanks again for yet another memorable year. See you in the near future. Best Regards, David G. Ritcey ' A lot of fun! 'Hi Jason and Chad You're welcome.....we had a great time and really enjoyed running the Rogue with you guys! We look forward to doing another river trip with you as you all made the trip alot of fun....we definitely had the best guides on the river to share the experience with. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Best Regards, Peter, Alison and Alec ' Fantastic Trip 'Thank YOU both -- and Pete -- for a fantastic trip. I'm sending a family your way in August... they have a younger daughter, so may need to opt for the Klamath trip, but keep an eye out for the Baldwin family for us :) ' Fabulous time 'Hi Alan, We really enjoyed you as our guide too. And now that we're freshly arrived home (to 95 degree humidity), we're missing OR a lot! We had a fabulous time and hope to return some day w/ Bob's son. Be well, Johanna ' High point of our stay! 'Pete, you're welcome. We all had a great day. It was definitely the high point of our stay in Ashland. Thanks from all of us. Les ' Outstanding! 'Hello Erik, Your company is OUTSTANDING and I can only see myself going with your company in the future. THANKS SO MUCH ERIK as your knowledge and experience as a rafter expert is at the top! I pray many more wonderful safe and exciting experiences for you and your clients!! Alice Jones ' Highest marks! 'We loved the trip. You and Katy were awesome. When I get back to my laptop will be giving you and the company highest marks!' What an adventure 'There were 5 of us, a family reunion of sorts, and we continue to talk about this trip a week later. Our group ranged from a first timer, to very experienced, and it was a good fit for all. We took a 1/2 day trip down the Rogue River, and it was worth every penny spent, and every second of time spent. From the making of reservations with Robyn, to Jason's great guide down the river, to the goodies provided at the end, everything was first class. I have been on many raft trips, on many rivers, and Jason was one of the best I've ever encountered. Not only was he an expert about the river, but he was also great at reading the personalities of each individual, and ensuring that everyone was included in conversation, and that everyone enjoyed the trip. Thanks again to all of you. Pat Cahill' Great Trip! 'Thanks for a great trip! We loved it! Best. Scott and Marc ' The best guided trip I have ever been on! 'Dear Pete, First of all I have to say that the trip we went on was the absolute best guided trip I have ever been on! Every aspect of the situation was perfect and we (and i have talked to every person on the trip) could not agree more about how amazing it truly was. Aside from the stunning beauty of the State of Jefferson (which Erik and Adam so informatively explained was where we were), the organization of the trip and the guides were absolutely perfect. We could not have asked for better people than Erik, Adam and Neil. They were friendly, knowledgeable, AMAZING chefs, nice guys, and truly handled themselves professionally. Even though the rivers weren't exactly co-operating with us, we had the most amazing time. Having done some minor guiding (and I mean Class II-III simple canoe trips on the Potomac river, so not close to the stuff you guys do) I can tell you that the way Erik handled the decision to abort the Scott was completely professional. I can say with confidence that if your guides were jerks or not as friendly and cool as the ones we had, that decision could have easily made the group upset. But, we trusted them and I am sure it was the right choice. Even though we all know we could've done it no problems!!! Just kidding... :) I am not an elegant writer, but if I were, I would put into more beautiful words how much I enjoyed this trip. Personally it was exactly what I needed during a difficult time in my life. I came to Oregon with many heavy thoughts on my mind and left with a feeling of peace and understanding. I know that the mountains, rivers and nature's beauty have always worked wonders for me, but I do not think it would've gone so well if I hadn't had such a worry free experience thanks to you all. I truly hope that I will be able to join another trip with you guys on some of the amazing rivers you frequent. And, I will surely be requesting Erik, Adam and Neil again if it comes together another time. Also, I want to be sure that you received all the money you needed to. I checked my bank statement and I think I only saw one charge on there for me? Please let me know if I owe some more. I think this helps prove how satisfied I am with that trip. How many people would write asking to pay more money after the fact??? Anyways, again, the food, the experience, the people, the place... everything was great. I truly appreciate you all being flexible with the situation, from rivers floods to people backing out. Please extend my deepest gratitude to the guides again for such and awesome trip. I will forever speak highly of your company and promote it the best I can! Take care and I hope to see you again sometime, Eric Suissa ' Thanks! 'Thanks, Adam! We had a great time and bought a few pics from Jeff! Hope to go river rafting again soon! Best, Nicole ' Great Time 'Alan, We all had a great time and enjoyed your company along the way. Can you send me the e-mail address for the photos? Thanks, Julie Key ' Have not stopped talking about it! 'Hi Alan, you were awsome. I got home tonight and have not stopped talking about the trip. I know my husband, Pete, would love it. I hope to get him on the river soon. OK, Hell's corner may give me a few nightmares over the next few months :) Thanks for everything, couldn't have done it without you as my guide. Vicki ' Great time! 'Thanks Adam we had a great time. Next time we will go for the longer trip on the Klamath. Karla ' Sheri 'Mike, You were the best. Our next trip will be with you - the sooner the better. Cheers! Sheri' Thanks 'Thanks, Erik. The pleasure and the privelege were mine. Take care. Paul ' Fabulous time! 'Anthony, I had a fabulous time on this trip, and we will definitely be back! Thanks again for being such a wonderful guide...and cook! I realize how much work you guides all put into these trips...please know that everyone recognizes this...and appreciates all you do. Have a great summer, Anne ' Great Job! 'Thanks Erik. The feeling is mutual. Great job of guiding. It was obvious that our group had the best and most aggressive guide Larry ' Good Times! 'thanks man. Good times : )' Very Impressed! 'Fellas, Ironically, after rushing off the river and to the airport, my monday evening flight was cancelled. That said, after staring down the haystack of The White House at 2650 cfs I’m fully satisfied to have tackled some class V and made it home without being thrown from the boat. And since Eric nearly fell out of the boat twice, it’s probably for the best... I didn’t want to save him a 3rd time. He just head-butted the water one too many times. As you say... you can’t control the river, but you can control the food. I have to tell you again what a great job you guys did with the meals. In Los Angeles, I get plenty of noteworthy meals at the finest five star restaurants. The produce and local fare, and the taste and quality of everything you served was fantastic. You were accommodating to special requests, and had plenty of options (and quantity) for all. I’m very impressed and would highly recommend the trip to anyone. It’s still a shame we couldn’t hit the Cal-Salmon but hopefully the next time cooperates. And after the great time we all had, it’s very likely there will be a next time with you guys. Thanks again for guiding us through your beautiful northern Cali locale, and please... Everyone... Practice your bocce ball skills before we show up again. Z ' Fantastic! 'Hi Pete! I just wanted to say thank you for setting up a wonderful trip for our 8th grade! We braved the elements and everyone had a great time! Mara and the gang were fantastic! We made lots of great memories! Thank you! John ' A great time 'Hey pete we just wanted to write you and thank you for a great trip. We understand you work hard owning your own business and we really appreciated it. We had a great time and loved sharing that with Masanori he also had a great time. Your guides are all great guys and hope to hang out with them again. Thank you again and let me know if you ever need help with any of your trips I would love to help. Dave Rhodes ' Cal-Salmon/Scott Rivers trip 'Just returned from my trip on the Cal-Salmon/Scott Rivers. I live in Cincinnati and this is my second year with Momentum in Oregon/California. Need I say more? Momentum delivers everything it promises - awesome, safe rafting; excellent guides; excellent food; and incredibly friendly people. Thanks especially to our guide, Anthony. You were awesome. Take Care - the Cincinnati Girls, Chris and Kris' Best I\'ve ever experienced! 'Pete, what a great trip, you are a class act, the wine and cheese was fabulous and the food has been the best I’ve ever experienced on a river trip. The Salmon River was the second most beautiful river I’ve rafted, next to the Grand Canyon. Also it was very challenging. Will be pretty disappointing to go down the Kern after this trip. Will have to do the Scott next time we are up there. Many thanks again, cannot wait to go up there again! Cheers, Lynne’ from LA ' Incredible Cal Salmon/Scott Trip 'Hi Pete, I just wanted to touch bases with you and thank you for the incredible Cal Salmon/Scott trip this last weekend. The Salmon at 3000 cfs was a very different river from 3 years ago at a much lower flow, and the Scott at 1000 cfs was very technical and fun as hell! Erik did a great job on the oars as always, and Schuler rapid in particular was long, complex, and very challenging. The food was extraordinary, the camping deluxe, and all the other guests fun to be with. And I even got all my final exams all graded (I finished this at the Weed Motel 6 Monday evening)!! Next up for me is Moss Canyon/Rossasco Ravine on the north Yuba in 2 weeks, then a bunch of stuff in Colorado culminating with Gore Canyon (with AVA) in early August. With regard to the Middle Owyhee next year: Easter in 2011 is April 24, so I will have April 16 (Sa) - April 24 (Su) as my spring break. So hopefully you will run a trip on the MO during that time. If you do, I can guarantee you I will go on it barring unforseen circumstances (it would be best if it would not start right ON the 16th or end right ON the 24th, so I could have at least a day to travel each way). Also, I would like to go on the Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser trip sometime in the future if you could schedule it to end prior to Aug. 12, but that trip is probably more likely to work for me 2 years from now rather than next year. Thanks again, and I hope for your continued success, and success with all of your future plans for Momentum. I think that it is terriffic that you are always pushing the envelope, trying new things. I hope you don't work too hard though. Take care, Paul Kryder ' Many Thanks! 'Alan, Jason, Mike and Adam, Many thanks to all of you for making an overcast, cold day a great rafting day in spite of all the challenges. You can be assured that I will keep a trip with Momentum on the schedule for the Germans in the years to come. Danke! Debora McCreedy ' Did we like the trip......? YES!!!! 'Adam, Mara, Mike, and Pete, We are home at last from our trip through Eastern Oregon, and have had a lot of time to reflect on the Owyhee trip. We want you to know that the most outstanding aspect of you three was your professionalism as river guides and as group leaders. From the cold, snowy first day, to the take-out along-side the "gang from Caldwell", you always exhibited the demeanor of people who understand how to deal with difficulty with a successful outcome for all. You were able to blend knowing just- what- needed -to -happen with a smile and some light-hearted banter. We had complete trust in your skills and abilities which built during the experiences of the trip (including pulling me and my hat from the river). On the lighter side, you were awfully nice, interesting, and funny (especially Mike) and tolerated our middle aged/old age conversations and questions without a hint of boredom. Thanks for humoring us. You made us feel like we were a "special group" and in some way unique (which we really weren't). For Jim and me, you pointed out super camp-sites and engaged us in interesting conversations. Each of you gave us a picture of your background that we found very interesting (since our kids are in their late 20's). You also displayed a depth of knowledge about the geographic area, geology, knew the flora, fauna, history, and environmental concerns, which in our case, was a big part of the trip. It was nice to share the experience with people who were even more impressed by it that we were. We learned a lot from each of you. You were more than safe guides, you were also resources for a lot of information. AND you are great cooks. The meals were better than home. The care the company takes with the environment, from the carbon off-sets, to the local/organic food, and then compost/waste handling topped off our experience. We are pretty conscientious at home, and so were impressed as well as pleased that you can run an operation with glamour AND keep the "footprint" somewhat smaller. We appreciated the good equipment too...especially those thick pads. So, did we like the trip? YES. We have some friends that we think might also enjoy it, and can't wait to show them our pictures. Maybe we'll try Clear Creek, or the Klamath next year. Good luck with your summer, and fall plans, and with the whole enterprise. Caroline and Jim Hickson p.s.: If you have any "snow photos" to share, would you send them along? I'd only have pictures of the first dusting in Rome. It got pretty thick there on the river. Thanks. ' Cal-Salmon 'Hello lovely people! Jack and I loved our adventure and have already told folks your trips are a must, esp living in Ashland. I made the mistake of looking on Youtube at what can go wrong in Class V rapids, and was quite scared on the drive down, but not once - not even one time did I feel scared in the water. We were having so much fun that I couldn't stop laughing out loud every time we went through a rapid... all thanks to your guides' emphasis on safety, their skill set and knowledge base. I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of you and your experience reading the water. Also, the food was dreamy; healthy, organic energy food made us all happy :) Thank you so much - we will be back! ' Wonderful Trip 'Pete, I speak for all of us. We had a wonderful trip. We are going to Raft the Kern next month,( a little less of a drive)! Do you have the video of our trip? We are anxious to check it out. You guys did an awesome job and we'd love to raft with you again sometime soon! Let me know about the video or pix?! Thanks Again for making our trip so special. Sue Dell ' A Great Operation 'Gee. How did you get everyone's email address? I sent a long trip report to my extended family. Hope some of them decide to join us next time we go with you guys. We really enjoyed the trip, and I have a sneaky suspicion it will prove to be the highlight of our trip through OR/WA. No promises... we are going orca watching today. My 83-year-old mother asked, after reading my report, "Can I go?" And then she supplemented with another email, "I will enjoy the breakfast and lunch parts at least." We appreciated your company and excellent guiding, and especially your alertness when Kelly fell in. Please tell Peter he runs a great operation, and keep it up! We need professionals like you guys to have both the excitement and the safety. Best, Cathy ' A Very Rewarding Trip 'Hi Robyn and others at Momentum River Expeditions Beeing back now in Sweden for over a week I look back at my film clips and pictures of the Lower Owyhee Trip May 15-19th 2010 and remember a very rewarding trip The trip itself was more than I could ask for and also included some surprises (a k a wet clothes and gear) The weather was very cooperative, warm and sunny for most of the time I found the scenery to be stunning and at the same time extremely varied Having been on some bigger rivers before I really enjoyed the smaller scale of the Owyhee that made it more intimate....also the rapids were numerous and fun (even more fun riding a Duckie) The food were just too good (I overate once), the camps were well thought out (camp of 4th night beeing my favourite) What also made this trip special was the hikes (they were all great). Some hikes like to the top of the chalk cliffs included a lot of elevation gain and others were relatively flat and easy The hot springs were awesome (and hot!) Finally the guides were all excellent with much knowledge about rafting in general and also good problem solvers (we happened to became stuck on rocks in two rapids). The good spirit and mood among the guides (and guests) also made this trip memorable Say cheers from me to the guides: Mara, Jason, Mike, Paige Best regards Mikael Thylebring ' You guys rock! 'Once again - you guys rock!!! Thanks for a terrific time. Just a question, though. Which outfitter of the 2 to go with if we decide to do Cherry Creek? Know there are 2 - which would you guys trust? Any hints as to where to stay or best time to go? Looking at you for this info especially Anthony. Thanks - Anne, Chris and Kris' Job well done! 'Hi all, I can speak for all of us that this was a very successful trip. It was filled was dramatic weather conditions, the drive to the river had thunder and lightning storms with an added touch of hail thrown in. Waking up to about 3-inches of snow outside our motel. Driving to the put in in 5-6 inches through the pass from Jordan Valley to Rome. Starting out our trip with snow flurries and 30 degree blowing snow. The rest of the trip was a mix of fun filled day and evenings bonding with others on the trip. The guides-Mike, Mara, and Adam were all very good at knowledge of the river and taking the time to get to know everyone on the trip. Food was great and lots of it. The side hike we took was one that I will never forget. Took lots of pics. I have been rafting for 24yrs on some of the worlds best and biggest and this trip will rank right up there with the best. I would like to thank you guys for all your hard work and the time that you took to make this a trip that all of us will remember a lifetime. I hope more people will take the time to explore this region. Job well done. Thank you, Rick Jackson(Dr. Tent) ' LOVED the trip! 'WE LOVED the trip, and are already getting mileage from the snow story. I have a lot more to add, but will wait until I have some time. Hope this week's trip is easier. Caroline' The Illinois 'Pete, We appreciate you ordering the perfect weather for this Illi trip. It is a wonderful river that I would absolutely do again. We enjoyed your great skills as a group leader and guide. You run a top notch company and should take great pride in doing things the right way. I have been paddling for over 40 years and can honestly say that I would experience any river anywhere with you. We look forward to enjoying another river with you soon. Thank you for a great time on the Illi. Kim' Huge Thanks! 'An adventure of epic proportions! Our trip was intimate, exciting, and challenging. Great water, even greater food, and our superior guides created the perfect atmosphere for river revelry! Ken had never been in an IK, and now he is hooked. We look forward to our next trip with you!' Highly recommended! 'Pete, I will highly recommend you to anyone that I know is interested in running rivers in your area. I have been down many rivers, with many companies, and I am truly impressed by you and the group that you have assembled. I take great pride in what I do, and always appreciate people who do things the right way. I look forward to seeing you again on another river. Best wishes for a successful season. Kim ' Top 10 Rivers 'The Scott ascended into the top 10 rivers that I have had the previledge of experiencing over the last 40 years. I certainly understand why it is one of your favorite's. We believe that you are one of the most talented guides we have worked with, and would look forward to enjoying any river with you. We certainly do want to come back for the Cal Salmon soon. Thank you for a great run. Kim ' Fine trip 'Hi, guys. Again, many thanks for fine trip!! Glad you enjoyed the beer. Hope your season is a good one. -- Ken ' Fantastic 'Thanks, Anthony – I had a fantastic time. Have a great summer. Best, Jason ' Great day! 'Dear Alan, Thanks again so much for a great day!!! Thanks. Jul and Rob Pfeiffer' Beautiful 'Pete---We can't imagine a more beautiful canyon or four better guides (Mara, Jason, Mike and Paige). We will spread the word. Thanks, Bunny and Dan Arnold' the California Salmon 'Hello lovely people! Jack and i loved our adventure and have already told folks your trips are a must, esp living in Ashland. We are going to hope to join you on your 2011 Wild and Scenic Rogue trip. I was quite scared on the drive down, but not once - not even one time did I feel scared in the water. We were having so much fun that I couldn't stop laughing out loud every time we went through a rapid... all thanks to your guides' emphasis on safety, their skill set and knowledge base. I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of you and your experience reading the water. Also, the food was dreamy; healthy, organic energy food made us all happy :) Thank you so much - we will be back! (I even got to see my first bear in the wild on the trip home - this cute as can be little bear cub was clinging with all fours to a tree trunk along the road.) ' Outstanding guide 'Thanks Alan, you were an outstanding guide!!!! I would recommend you in a heartbeat! ' As good as it gets! 'Hi, Anthony, I was going to send Pete an email letting him know that I had a blast on the trip. The other 3 guys who were on the trip go whitewater rafting in different locations every year. They confirmed what had been my impression. Namely, that a trip with Momentum is as good as it gets. I'd be glad to go on more trips with Momentum and with you guiding us. Regards, Gene ' Fantastic trip! 'Thank you guys for a fantastic trip. I couldn't have asked for a better bachelor party and will definitely recommend you guys to anyone looking for a rafting trip out west. Hope to make it back out there myself soon! Take care. John ' Good morning, Pete! ' Quick e-mail to say I am one very happy camper!! Trip was wonderful, equipment great, fellow travelers fun, and terrific food. Anthony and Adam did a very fine job, worked their tails off to make everything was safe and enjoyable. Feel free to use me as a reference. ' feedback for Scott River trip 'Momentum did a fantastic job with my bachelor party/rafting trip. Despite an unforeseen landslide that knocked out road access to our original destination, the guides rolled with the punches and set us up with a different trip the same day. The guides were very knowledgeable about the area, and got us pumped when we were on the river. The food is incredible - nothing beats having a restaurant-quality meal at the campsite! I would definitely use these guys again for another trip. Highly recommended.' Unrivaled As A Commercial Rafting Company 'Pete Walstrom, the owner of Momentum River Expeditions, puts his years of experience and expertise into the management of what just might be the best commercial rafting company in North America. The trips are spectacular beyond description, the guides are the best of the best, the food is incomparable, and the customers are treated like royalty. I especially would like to recommend the Cal Salmon trip and the Illinois River trip. The Illinois is one of the most incredible canyons I have ever seen, let alone rafted on. The combination of lush flora, thundering rapids, and isolation make it nearly indescribable.' Best Rafting Guides and Outfitter EVER 'I think I have been on a half dozen trips with Momentum (and dozens with other river outfitters so I know what I am talking about in this one limited area). Momentum rocks! Absolutely the best in every category. The guides are unbelievable in their knowledge of the suroundings and in their ability to make everyone feel welcome and challenged. The food is first class. Every trip is pure fun from dawn till late night. Website does a spectacular job of helping to select the best trips -- with buddies, with kids or with the grandparents. Excellent value. ' Amazing Trip 'I know it’s rare, but Momentum is a company that delivers everything they promise. Great guides, great food, great gear, great times. Support this company! ' Rogue River Trip 'We had a wonderful Rogue trip in August with Anthony while visiting Oregon Shakespeaer Festival. Excellent logistics with Medford pick-up right at our hotel. I recommend Momentum staff, Anthony, and this trip as a perfect add-on to any summer visit to the Ashalnd festival. The Petersens ' WE will definitely be BACK with ALL of our FRIENDS! 'Allan, your style of guiding and gentle ways of communicating, your vast knowledge of the area, and your inner love for what you do kept us in the present moment, and it was quite lovely! THANK YOU! Eric, what a well versed conversationalist and one with a gift to put people at ease in the first minute. THANKYOU! AND THEN there was the best driver every, MR Derrick,. No one felt seasick at this even keel pace, his love of life shines through and his plethora of the best burger in Ashalnd always helps on the drive form the take out . Each one of your staff are down to earth, talented, gifted, show that they care for our waters, our land, our planet and all the life above us, below us and around us. You should be very proud of these three team members, as they have sold me on my next years trips with momentum! expeditions ! Thank you for awakening the worry of what if's to the present moment. With gratitude and big heart smiles! ' Recommend you in a heartbeat! 'Chad, We had a great time in large part because of your skilled, education minded and fun loving guidance. I recommend you in a heartbeat. Warm regards Larry (ethnic smooth) ' Awesome time! 'Adam and Chad-- Our group has not stopped talking all week as to what a wonderful time we had on the river. There is already talk of putting together a trip for next summer. Can't wait!!! Marty and I had an awesome time. See you next year!! Shannon Lore ' Family had a blast! 'Pete –just want to thank you for the trip —family had a blast and Rachel was supurb on the kayak skills stuff with me –keep in touch and hope to make it to Chile someday Ryan S. Blair Director ' Magical Experience 'Gentlemen, Thank you all for a magical experience! I look forward to receiving photos from my fellow rafters so I can share pictures with my clients. I am waxing eloquent regarding the Momentum Experience and trust you will soon be flooded by eager, future paddlers. I still have afew brochures and cards left but will need more by next week....I could pick them up from the Swirley Girl. I truly had a fabulous time. sincerely, Lezlie Green ' highlight of our two week vacation 'Anthony, Thanks for your note and the amazing experience. Our day on the river was the highlight of our two week vacation! We'll most definitely recommend your company to friends and family and will likely schedule another trip for ourselves in the future. ' whiteriver rafting trip 'Very good instructor, gave us lots of historical background of the areas and was very knowledgeable. The rafting was great, refreshing, and the best part was at the end of the trip...its a suprise' 2-day Rafting/Camping Trip 'We just returned from a 2-day rafting/camping trip with Momentum. Two fathers, two twelve-yr-old boys. We were a bit nervous about having our athletic but small boys do Class 4 rapids, but Anthony, Heather, and Derek did an absolutely awesome job. Everyone had a great time and no one went swimming at an inappropriate time. We highly recommend this outfit and Anthony as a guide. ' I am hooked! 'Hi Allan, This is Heather and I just wanted to say thank you again for such an awesome trip down the river! This was my first time and I am now hooked, totally the best way to travel! :) Thanks again! Heather ' Awesome Time! 'Hi, We had an awesome time and were impressed with ever thing about our trip down the Rogue. The guides were all extremely knowledgeable, safety-minded, interesting and caring. I cannot think of one reason to look for a different outfitter if we do another trip! Gwen ' Great Job! 'Hi Erik, Owen and I had a blast on the river - Owen can't stop talking about it - we are at his sister and brother-in-law's right now and every other conversation brings us back to the rafting experiences. Thanks you so much for being such a terrific guide - we are already talking about coming back next year to do the river again and perhaps taking in a show. Great job!!! Yvonne and Owen ' trip down the Klamath 'First time river rafting at age 58 and we did class 4 rapids. We had early teen kids up to age 65 on our trip. With Eric's professionalism and experience and commands regularly blasting in my ear, we did great and I had an absolute blast. Would recommend this guide, company and trip without qualification to anyone.' A Great Time! 'Anthony, We had a great time! You are a fantastic guide. I really appreciate the your emphasis on fun without sacrificing safety. Your expertise made the day. Thomas and I will figure out a way to get back down there for the Kalamath trip, probably next year. We'll definitely go with Momentum and ask for you. Thanks, Frank ' Unbelievable, WAAAY exceeded expectations! 'Dear Pete, You can refer ANYONE to me ANYTIME and I will be happy to "represent" how absolutely incredible the trip down the Upper K is. Besides the remote and spectacular location and fantastic whitewater, to have the good fortune to enjoy you and Derek on my Birthday trip was beyond compare! We've come to appreciate your usual attention to EVERY TINY detail but for this trip, you were over the top! Among "BEST Birthdays" EVER, you shared so generously of your time, talent while keeping us IN the boat, never even needing to call a left or right turn you are so skilled! But the safety overall and the obvious caring you take to assure each guest has that "once in a lifetime to remember" experience is what sets Momentum over the top. Our sincere and muchly felt gratitude to you and Derek and that we will be back next year for our next whitewater adventure. You are a treasure Pete, your business and associates reek of what's important to you, how lucky for us! Lisa and the "WWSS girls"' Rogue Wine Tasting Thank You 'Pete - wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed the trip and the terrific side expeditions. It was all great. Especially wanted to thank you all for the wine tasting - it was really fun and the wine and cheese were delicious - April's did a really nice job - and so did Adam as our wine guide. It was a special treat. We all got a lot of fun and pleasure out of it. ' Upper Klamath Rafting 'Just like this email, you find a way to make the extra effort..not just to sell the next trip either. You beat me to the email where I wanted to tell you personally "thank you" for being so generous and giving of your time and talent..know you have choices but you made the trip so special, so memorable..one of the best birthdays EVER, never to be forgotten and there you were, right smack dab in the middle of it. Today with Alan and Anthony, just as great (but for too short a time)..gals loved it, understand why we rave so about you guys and just generally how really special a person you are. Hope the rest of the season is a blast in a safe way, without incident other than the satisfaction people feel from having spent time with Momentum's super great folks..you lead the way Pete..in ways that are small but completely noticed! ' Rogue 'Thank you for your kind email sent after our afternoon on the Rogue with you. Henya and I had an absolutely wonderful trip with you as our guide. Your skills as river rafter, congenial host, and fun companion are superb! I will most certainly recommend you, and Momentum, to friends. Thanks! ' Upper Klamath Rafting 'Just wanted to say I had an incredible time..... I have told everyone we had the best guide (not to discount the other guys).... and the purple boat was tops..... Thanks for your great guide work to get us into every ripple possible and your stories were welcome.... thanks for the stress relief and we are already talking about a return and filling the boat with other crazy friends and of course we will schedule when Jason is available..... thanks again and keep smiling' Rogue Rafting - 4-day camp 'Hi Alex, Adam and Rachel: Thank you! What a fantastic trip. You guys were great. Thanks for all trips and also for the tips on the hiking trail. It seems like the philosophy was to go out of the way to make sure that everyone got to do something special that they liked. You all sure work hard. I can't tell you what a treat it is not to have to cook and clean. I think that's almost my favorite part. So hope you all have a good year. Tell Alex good luck with school and I'm sure all the 6th graders are eagerly awaiting his return. Good luck to Adam and Rachel with traveling and exploring the world. Thanks again to all. It was a memorable experience. ' A Wonderful two day trip! 'Hello Pete, Hope this finds you well and busy with clients on the rivers. We had a wonderful two-day trip on the Upper Klamath; you have a tremendous staff in Alex, Rachel, and Derrick! They were wonderful; what a great team! Alex guided our raft and we appreciated his sharing the local history of the region. The girls, two 16 year olds, enjoyed the Captain Jack story and were even recalling points of the Sat evening discussion revolving around the rivers, dams, fishing industry, Indian rights etc. We all decided that we would have liked for Alex to be our 6th grade teacher. We appreciate his teaching passion; don't stop. Alex will be talked about in future camps as "an influential teacher" (this is a good thing). We also enjoyed Rachel's company, her world-wide travel experiences are tremendous and she's great fun. What can we say about Derrick, the back-bone of the trip. We were never hungry, my goodness the snacks and meals were fantastic. Also, a very interesting and charming person. And a wonderful van driver! We greatly appreciated the maturity of your staff; they were professional, they were fun, they were engaging and interesting. We had a fantastic two days on the river. We have and will continue to recommend your company and staff to family and friends considering an "adrenaline" filled vacation. Thank you so much. Hope to booking another trip with you in the near future (we need to bring our other daughter who was unable to attend due to college summer school). Sincerely, Amy Drake ' Rogue Lodge to Lodge Trip 'Beautiful scenery, knowlegable guide, good food and hot showers at the end of each day. Thanks Anthony for a wonderful 3 days.' Absolutely Fantastic! 'Thanks to YOU, Jonny, and the momentum crew, we had a great time! I did email a thank you to Pete and Robyn yesterday and let them know what a great job you, Anthony and Adam did and how much we enjoyed our trip. I hope he relays the message to you guys. Thanks again for an absolutely fantastic rafting trip. We will have fond memories of our day rafting for a long time. Take care, Jaylin ' Fantastic Experience!! 'Hi Alex, Thank you for giving us a fantastic experience!! Our family had a blast and we're ready to book our next rafting trip for August. Jacob is still talking about his "surfing" time. You are absolutley correct, it was a gorgeous day. The kids at the school will definitley have a great time. Have a great day~ Lisa ' I am hooked! 'Rachael, I had an incredible time!! I am hooked...I just signed up for Yelp and I will be giving your company the HIGHEST rating. Your entire team is FANTASTIC!!! Hope to see you soon!! Take care MG Michael Gordon ' Top Notch! 'Hi Robyn, Just wanted to let you know we had an absolutely FANTASTIC time yesterday, Sunday, July 12th on our raft trip on the upper Klamath river with Anthony, Johnny and Adam. The entire team was top notch. Johnny happened to be our river guide and he was fantastic! Our entire experience with your company from booking the trip with you to the delicious food to the equipment could not have been better. (Even the weather cooperated!) We will definitely recommend your company and the trip to others. Please forward this note to the owner, Pete, as we want him to know what great people he has working for him. Thanks so much, Jaylin Hefty ' Very nice time! 'Erik, Thanks for the note. We too had a very nice time, thanks to our wonderful guide, great weather, and an amazing river. Brian ' Upper Klamath in July 'Great trip and company, I'd highly recommend Momentum! From reservation to take out, it could not have gone better. Our guide, Erik, was extremely knowledgeable and competent on the river. I took my 13 year old daughter and she loved the trip. In addition, Momentum does a great job with the food as well! ' MRE is first on My List! 'I should be thanking you. I had a great time on the river, it’s always good to get out on a river and soak up a few rays. I should also be thanking you for putting up with all of my generic and I’m sure rather annoying questions, I learned a great deal. I can truly say that you (Jon E, Big D, and Adam) and MRE are best in class when it comes experience, personality, and true passion for what you all do. MRE is first on my list...without fail. Thanks again for an awesome time. Cheers, ACS ' A Good Family Time 'We had a great trip. It was good family time. I must say I have never had such luxurious camping before in my life. You guys did a great job and the food was fabulous. Thanks so much for everything. Love the pictures!' Good family time 'Robyn, We had a great trip. It was good family time. I must say I have never had such luxurious camping before in my life. You guys did a great job and the food was fabulous. Thanks so much for everything. Love the pictures! Brenda ' A truly great business 'Hi Pete, I know we haven’t meet, but I wanted to take a moment to complement you on your company and crew. I took a quick trip down the Upper Klamath last Friday, July 3rd. I checked out your website which was definitely one of the best outfitter sites I’ve ever seen. I haven’t been out on the water as much as I’d like and jumped at the chance to do so. Needless to say I was not disappointed. Eric was my guide for the day and as I’m sure you know his service is second to none. While I can’t speak for the rest of the people that day, I can say that he made the experience that much more enjoyable. His knowledge of the area and his craft was nothing short of amazing. While I was with Eric most of the day, Adam, Jon E, and Derek where also equally as awesome; I had the opportunity to pick all of their brains at one point or another during the day. I grew up on the rivers of Montana and used the opportunity with your world class crew to sharpen my knowledge on the rivers of Oregon. Don’t worry…I wont be starting an outfitting business anytime soon, I know I wouldn’t be able to compete with the business you’ve started and fostered into a truly great business that has a solid future no matter the economic outlook. Thank you again for providing such a great service. Here at Nike one of the principles we live by is “There is No Finish Line”. I employ you to adopt the same mentality. You have a truly great business and will only benefit to continue building upon it. Cheers, ACS ' Best in class 'Hi Eric, I should be thanking you. I had a great time on the river, it’s always good to get out on a river and soak up a few rays. I should also be thanking you for putting up with all of my generic and I’m sure rather annoying questions, I learned a great deal. I can truly say that you (Jon E, Big D, and Adam) and MRE are best in class when it comes experience, personality, and true passion for what you all do. MRE is first on my list...without fail. Thanks again for an awesome time. Cheers, ACS ' Job Very Well Done 'Pete, Just want to throw my kudos to Adam and Rachel for a Job Very Well Done on Saturday. They were both as professional and friendly as they come, highly knowledgeable wrt all things rafting, and two heckuva cooks. I'm afraid I did not catch the name of the other guide but he was just as great. We'll see you again for certain! Dan and Claudia Foley ' Amazing Trip 'Thanks very much Alex. We had a really great time with you. It was a lot of fun and you were excellent guides. We all felt safe and relaxed and well cared for. Peter and I agreed it was the best organised river trip we have ever been on and Peter especially has been on a lot. Please do pass our thanks on to Pete and Johnny too. Yes, we would love to come down the Rogue with you next summer. We will be in touch closer to the time!' More fun than scary! 'Hi Rachael: We had such a good time rafting with you. Even Laura had to admit that it was more fun than scary. Perhaps we can get her on another river next year. ' Best Time Ever! 'Hi Alan, We had the best time ever! Thank YOU for making our passage safe and thoroughly enjoyable by all of us. We have been talking up Momentum and the Upper Klamath to everyone we know since last Sunday's epic day. Cheers! Ken ' We Had a Blast! 'Can't wait to come back again. Adam, you were super great. Loved your laid back attitude yet I always felt like you had such a handle on the boat and all of us. Really cool!! Have fun this summer. ' Virgin Rafter Regrets Waiting So Long 'I never went whitewater rafting before and now, thanks to you guys, I am hooked and can hardly wait to go again. Trouble is, I wouldn't want to go without you! ...But What an Awakening! I'd forgotten how much I love the water and, specifically, how much fun I have when rocketing through it! Could hardly stop grinning. To top it off, I was surrounded by an environment for which I got a history lesson and a deeper sense of awe and appreciation. Loved my time with you, especially Adam, whose raft I felt lucky to be on. (This guy's a pro...wonderful!) I highly recommend having a day exactly like mine was when we were there with you.' Great Experience! 'Hey Alan! Thanks for the great experience and thanks for being such a solid guide. I live down here in Sacramento and plan on trying out a trip on the American River soon. It probably won't be as nice as the Upper Klamath, so I'll just have to make do. We will see you next year if all goes as planned. Have a great Summer. ' Upper Klamath trip 'Thank You Eric, We have been talking about what a great guide you are. It was really nice to be out with a mature guide who doesn't do crazy things. Instead you gave good clear direction and lots of information about the river and its histroy. Thank you. We have been telling all our friends and neighbors about our white water experience and have told them when they go with Momentum they should ask for you. Sincerely, Susan ' Upper Klamath trip 'Rachael Thanks so much for the note back. We all had a wonderful time and appreciate that Momentum Tours was willing to take only the three of us down a great river. Also you were great and a real asset to your company! Absolutely will be back with Momentum Tours and the Cal Salmon in the spring. Best Regards... Mark ' Upper Klamath trip 'We had an absolutely awesome time!! I must say it was the best trip we have ever done-and you are an awesome guide. I hope to get a chance to do another river with you at some point! Keep us posted!! Renee Ellis Owner-Broker Rellis Realty ' Rogue 'Pete, Thanks very much for the such an enjoyable and well-organized trip, as well as for sending us info on the other trips you offer. I'll check it out. I wish you the best. Dan ' Upper Klamath trip 'Hi Alan, We had a great time as well---we're still talking about it!! We are thinking about a guided lodge trip on the lower Rogue sometime in August, and we will definitely call Momentum. We would love it if we were lucky enough to get you as our guide again!! You really made our trip on the Klamath very comforting; we were all very impressed with your river knowledge and rowing skills. Have a great summer, and have fun on your river trips! :) Brenda ' Cal Salmon trip 'Erik- Thank you for such a great time. We really enjoyed our time with your crew on and off the river. What a great experience, I will definitely be recommending this company to anyone who is interested in this sort of adventure. I would have loved to do Last Chance and Freight Train over and over again, those were the best! Thanks again! Take care. Whitney Turner ' Upper Klamath trip 'Thanks Anthony- we had a blast- hopefully next year we will do the Cal Salmon- take care and good luck with everything. Jason ' Cal Salmon trip 'Pete- Thanks for yet another great week of rafting! I'm always impressed with your business and how hard you work to learn and grow and make it better--congratulations! You have put together a special group of people and create some wonderful experiences for the rest of us--thank you. ' Cal Salmon Bachelor Party 'We had an amazing time as well! We may be back next year for my bachelor party, I got engaged the day we got back from the trip. - Thank you, Phillip Leonard ' Cal Salmon trip 'Rachael, Thanks for you everything, especially your sincere genuine hospitality, we had great time and I would love to come again for sure. here is the link for the photos; http://picasaweb.google.com/haddadinbashar/NickSBachelorPartyWhitewaterRafti ng?authkey=Gv1sRgCMWe-dbC4tnCdA# say hi to Derek, Anthony and Pete please, kisskiss, Shar. ' Cal Salmon Bachelor Party 'Rachel, Anthony It was fantastic hanging with you. You were amazing guides. I'll recommend you to anyone looking to rock the northern cali waves. Thanks so much. We will definitely be back! P.S. Peaches says hi! Nick ' Thanks Anthony! 'Hi Anthony, thanks for your e-mail. We are back in Germany since yesterday. Yes! The rest of our holiday was great. But the rafting-trip with the momentum-team and you as our guide was the best we did. I told you that I always felt safe during the trip..and that is the absolute truth. So I have to say: Thank you very much!!! Give my regards to your team All of you take care Charlie ' Lower Owyhee 'Pete: Just had to let you know that Rachel Ward is probably the best raft guide that I have ever rafted with. (and I’ve done some major rivers) We were all fairly terrified of the Middle Owyhee, especially in the beginning, and she kept us safe, well fed, and happy. Jason and Adam were great too. Thanks for employing such a world class veteran. Please give her a bonus. Nancy' Rogue River 'Adam, Thanks for the note Adam. We very much enjoyed the trip and your company as well. Great instruction, felt safe, had a great time. We definitely talked about signing up for another trip in the future, maybe one of the longer trips Momentum offers. Hope to run into you again sometime! Cheers, Justin ' Rogue River Wine Tasting Trip! 'Joe and I had a terrific time on the Rogue trip. Thanks again to both you and Anthony. Now you have my e-mail address. By the way check out www.elkcove.com Hopefully the shop who puts your tastings together will have our wine. Thanks, Pat' Rogue River Rafting 'Pete, I am sure your are in the office either today or Monday before your next trip so I just wanted to drop a quick note of thanks and feedback from my Momentum IK trip. I can best describe it as great, greater, greatest. All you promised and more. Concern for client safety, welfare and satisfaction is beyond words but can go with the three mentioned. Food and lodging were far more than expected. A unique rafting trip to say the least. Would not hesitate to recommend Momentum Rafting to anyone, without reservation. Hope to do another, would probably have to be the same trip, I am spoiled. Wish my best the Anthony and the support and encouragement he provided throughout the trip. Thanks to you Pete for bearing with me through all the questions before the trip. Lodging at both the Flagship and Marriot are highly recommended. Marriot is a great geteaway at the end of the trip. Hope to be back in Oregon sooner than you think. Thanks again. George ' Bachelor Party Thank You 'Pete, I wanted to thank you and your guides for a fantastic weekend! Adam and Johnny were great, and everyone had a blast. We're already talking about making this a yearly trip for the guys! Thanks very much! Sean ' Rogue River Rafting 'I am sure your are in the office either today or Monday before your next trip so I just wanted to drop a quick note of thanks and feedback from my Momentum IK trip. I can best describe it as great, greater, greatest. All you promised and more. Concern for client safety, welfare and satisfaction is beyond words but can go with the three mentioned. Food and lodging were far more than expected. A unique rafting trip to say the least. Would not hesitate to recommend Momentum Rafting to anyone, without reservation. Hope to do another, would probably have to be the same trip, I am spoiled. Wish my best the Anthony and the support and encouragement he provided throughout the trip. Thanks to you Pete for bearing with me through all the questions before the trip. Lodging at both the Flagship and Marriot are highly recommended. Marriot is a great geteaway at the end of the trip. Hope to be back in Oregon sooner than you think. Thanks again. ' What a Great Time! 'Given the fact that I originally signed up for the Illinois and had to be diverted at the last minute to the Rogue due to water conditions, it was probably a blessing in disguise. The Rogue River trip was awesome! So beautiful at every turn. Even the weather Gods were with us. I now have a new appreciation for rapids ratings (Class I, II, III,etc) and might think twice about booking an extreme adventure. LOL! The expertise of our guides made the journey safe, relaxing, exciting when it should be, and the food was out of this world! This was my first guided float trip and I'll have to say that guides Anthony and Adam are NUMBER ONE!! They worked so hard, were pleasant, entertaining, accommodating, SKILLED, friendly; they truly made my trip a memorable experience. Hey, guys! How about that 9-nine Owyhee trip next spring! Looking forward to it. ' GREAT TRIP-Salmon and Scott Rivers-May 2009 'The Great team of guides who is safety conscious, explains and navigates the rivers expertly, treats all with respect, and prepares wholesome, tasty food.' Cal Salmon Rafting 'Hello, Pete! I just wanted to let you know what an amazing weekend we had on the Salmon. I'd also like to thank Anthony, Rachel and Derek for being such amazing hosts to us. We were blown away by the hospitality. Not only are they extremely professional on the river but great people to be around in camp! I could not think of better people to show us such an amazingly good time than those three. Please send our regards and well wishes for the future to all to them! I will definitely be recommending Momentum to anyone I know that will be rafting in California and Oregon. Thanks again! ' Trips '"I've traveled with Pete on 4 river trips, 3 of them covering multiple days. In every case, his professionalism shines and in each case, my experiences have been nothing less than brilliant." ' Hello Pete 'Just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful time last weekend! I was so impressed with the professionalism of your guides, as well as the incredible relaxing but enthralling trip. I've never seen such impressible cohesiveness and talent. You truly have an amazing job, and a wonderful cohort to work with. I'm looking at your Chile trip for Feb, so hope to see you there. Thanks again! Anne ' Youth Trip 'Right on guys! We loved the trip too. Such a privilege to learn from all of you. Your team, each of you, have incredible talent and passion for the river. One thing we teach at Lifeschool is to find what you love, and do it. You all role model that so well to the kids. Thanks again for an awesome trip. ' Upper Klamath Rafting 'Alan, Thanks for the great and exciting time. Jim and I will remember it for years to come! ' Illinois Rafting 'I just wanted to thank you again for the great Illinois trip a few weeks ago, it was definitely one of the best multi-day trips I have ever been on and, as usual, the attention to detail that you and your guides adhere to is astounding and very much appreciated. ' Hi Alex, 'Thanks for being a spectacular guide on my first rafting experience! Even though I was apprehensive at first I had an amazing time, and I'm ready for something a little more intense. Hope the start of the school year is going well for you. Take care! ' Great time! 'I was one of the 11+ people on the Austin Adventure 2008 and had a wonderful time. The guides were so kind, friendly, experienced and also great cooks, that I let any anxiety go right away. The equipment saved us from freezing on the second day of the trip, so thank you for that too! And we adored Millhouse! Hope to see you again next year! Lyra and Peter Josefsson' Wow! 'Wow! Out rafting adventure down the Upper K was the most fun I've ever had! Our guide Erik was great; really knowledgeable not only about rafting but local history, the environment, and wildlife. And the food was great!! Thank you so much for such a great day. I can't wait to try the No.Cal. trip next year!!' Upper Klamath 'Yo Anthony! We couldn't have asked for a better guide. You were so professional and personable that the 3 ladies on the raft who had pre-raft jitters (read - terrified) want to go again! Excellent trip and time well spent! ' Hi Alex, 'thanks for your mail and thanks for the great trip. I twas a great first time experience for Petra and has inspired me to go back to paddling again. I'll check your programs for next year - maybe we'll see each other again. ' Rafting 'Momentum Rafting doesn't do themselves justice. We were extremely pleasantly surprised with the great food, the small groups, the knowledge shared, and the amazing river!! SO much less commercial than our last trip and so much more time on the river. And all at a really great price given all the extras.' Thanks! 'Thanks for the great trip! I will definitely recommend your guide services and Momentum River Expeditions. We’ll be up next summer with the girlfriends and likely more people and will look you up then. Good luck with the new family and house hunting!' great trip this weekend! 'After a last minute cancellation from “another rafting company” on Thursday, me and some friends went on-line and found your company. Not only were you able to accommodate our group of 15 in short notice, but now, we will always recommend your company! We had such a great time! Rachel was our guide and such an expert! Professional, personable and fun. Thank you to you and your team for showing us such a great time. I will pass along your company name and encourage folks to book their trips through you. We’ll also be looking forward to planning another trip with you guys in the future. ' Hey Alan! 'We had an AMAZING time with you, and are definitely planning on coming back next year; hopefully with a couple of friends and hopefully for a 2-3 day trip :) Alan, you did such a great job -- even Kris was able to get through her anxiety and to feel safe enough to have a blast :) We'll be asking for you to guide us again! Enjoy the rest of the summer :) ' Hello Peter and company, 'This is a big THANK YOU from New York! My husband and I just returned home and wanted to send you an e-mail thanking you and your team. We want you to know that your crew is absolutely wonderful. Everyone we spoke to and worked with was top notch and extremely helpful and professional. You have a great company and it shows and speaks volumes in your entire crew's spirit and teamwork. Your guides, Alex and Adam, are SUPERB! Both Alex and Adam are at the top of their game. They are very knowledgeable in their field, and it was very comforting, especially for newcomers. I wish to point out that it is the "little things" that often go unnoticed in a trip transaction, but Momentum River Expeditions takes it to a higher level for their customers---which my husband and I very much noticed and appreciated. From the "booking folks" to the drivers and especially your two very special guides--everyone was very kind and you could tell they were just "darn nice to the core" people. I was a nervous at first on the raft, but that only lasted a few seconds thanks to your guides. The guides taught us the necessary skills to have a fun and successful rafting tour. They were very informative about the local history too---which by the way was very interesting and impressive to hear about. Everyone on both rafts was "tuned in" and enjoying the history lessons. Really! The entire team knew exactly how to run the tour and the coordination was outstanding. Your crew are people friendly, nice and patient! Additionally, we loved the breakfast and lunch food selections. We hope to take another Momentum River Expeditions tour in the future! Please do let ALL your crew know how much we appreciated them! ' What a ride! 'Thank you all for a spectacular time! It was my first time rafting and I had an absolute blast!! Thanks Glenn for making the "short bus" the best ride ever!! Thanks to Adam, Anthony, Derrick and Julie too! We look forward to rafting with you again next year!!' 'I did it, I survived it, and most of all.....I loved it!! This afternoon, july 16, was a great experience for me to raft with you on the Roque river. It was my first time ever I have rafted!! Alex, our guide, had patience with me, just what I would like to say about the other rafting quests!! Thank all of you for this very special experience on the Roque river, don't forget to say thank you to Neil,our driver, the man who made us the nice snack when we retourned from our exciting trip!! Hope to do it again sometime!?!? ' 'Pete, I am sure you had several guides that you could have given us, so I really appreciate that you gave us your best one, Alan. As you know I was a bit nervous putting my kids on the river, but what a great time we had as a family. I found the trip adventurous and safe and your company very qualified. We rode with another family that used your company last year and raved about you during the trip. The river was incredible and my kids are still talking about it. Alan was a true professional with a lot of experience that immediately put me at ease. I new if a problem arose he would go into that river with me without hesitation after my kids even at great risk to himself. My kids are already asking when are we going back. When we get back out to the Northwest we will certainly call you to book another trip. Please pass on my thanks to Alan for an unbelievable experience. ' Fabulous 3 days 'Pete - Just wanted to drop you a quick note upon our return to civilization (or maybe it should really be referred to as uncivilization) to tell you what a fabulous three days we had on the river with Rachel and Alex. This easily ranks as one of the best vacations we've ever had. Alex and Rachel are the best! We are already talking about what kind of trip we could do with them next year. Please pass along our deepest thanks to them and of course many thanks to you as well for setting up such a memorable adventure to a truly special place. ' Great Trip 'Our family rafted with Alex and Anthony. It was a great day for our family of two parents and five kids, ages 15-23. Alex and Anthony were great in guiding us and giving us interesting information. We enjoyed our day and would recommend the trip to any family.' River rafting trip! 'It was just the right amount of time for a river rafting trip to last. The lunch was delicious, with lots of fresh fruit! The guides were fun and made us feel safe and like he actually needed us to paddle. It was such a fun trip! I would definitely go again.' Rockin Campout~ 'Hi Guys! It's been almost 2 weeks since we rode the wild waters of the Upper K, and Were all still buzzing about it:) It was def! the highlight of our summer~ Thank you for making it such a memorable experiance. Special Thanks to Glen, Anthony, Adam, Julie and Derrick our very special guides, cooks, and driver:)We felt very at ease with you guys and most important felt safe while tackling the white waters...We also appreciated all the GOOD FOOD! very healthy and fullfilling...dayum you guys have skills..lol...So until we meet again next year 4(Cal Sal) Keep doing what your doing! so Rock on, smack that and AIR GUITAR! (Inside Joke for Glen) lol... Sincerely, Veronica ' 100%FUN 'I am holding Momentum Rafting completely responsible for turning my entire family in to a bunch of....White Water Junkies!!!! There are very few times when all of us, with 3 teenagers, are all on the same page and 100% happy and present in an activity. This was one of those times. When our guide Robyn told our 3 kids to sit in the front of the raft and to simply enjoy a fun rapid that was coming up, and then proceeded to plow the raft in to a giant standing wave that completely drenched everyone on board, was one of the great highlights of our trip. The squeals and screams were priceless. All of the guides and the fabulous support crew worked extra hard to christen a new camp site and to make sure that everyone was well taken care of. The food was wonderful and the stories were entertaining. We are already scouting for our next river to conquer!! Thanks Pete!!' Hello Pete! 'I am just writing to let you know that we had such a mind-boggling time on the Upper Klamath! Everyone was consistently talking about how great of trip it was, and how the FOOD WAS AMAZING! Moreover and most important the staff (Anthony, Glenn, Adam, Julie and Derrick) who were just unbelievably super! I believe our group bonded with them and we all just had such a rockin time ( Glenn: Rock on!..inside joke:)) Your staff just left us with such a vast impression we all decided that your number one in our trips to come( By the way we are already planning it!) Cal Salmon here we come!!! Lol! Please thank the crew for us again and I can’t thank you enough for running such an organized and welcoming company! You know what they say, “Big things, come in small packages” Once again, Thank you and you will definitely be hearing from us again! Sincerely, Veronica and the troop ' The Upper K 'As a first timer, you and Adam were awesome guides and I felt completely comfortable with you two at the helm.Thank you for your direction and fun personalties!! That was a big part in making my experience even more exhilerating that I thought it would be. I cannot wait to do the Cal Salmon with you in the Spring and hope to bring several friends. And, I maybe back on the Upper Klamath run before the summer is out. Wooo Hooooo!' fabulous time we had rafting the upper Klamath 'Hi Pete! We had to let you know directly what a fabulous time we had rafting the upper Klamath with Erik! He was a wonderful guide, historian and geologist and really made it so worthwhile. Adam and Arnie were also great and our huge complements on your fabulous team! Continued success, we'll be highly recommending you to all and hope to join in the fun again. Best, Eileen and Anthony ' July 18, 2008 Upper Klamath Trip 'It was a great trip. Food was excellent. Guides worked extremely hard in great spirits; the business has good equipment; the Aussie did a thorough job of training and laying out expectations before embarking and Alex, our personal guide was a veritable encyclopedia of flora, fauna and area history - plus a really weird sense of humor (just kidding). And last but not least, this trip probably has the biggest and most concentrated sets of waves in summertime Oregon rafting.' Great trip!! 'Just wanted to send our kudos and thanks to Alex, Rachel, and the folks at Momentum River Expeditions for an outstanding trip down the Klamath yesterday. Our guides were personable, proficient, and enthusiastic about their jobs. We knew we were in safe hands and loved being part of the crew. A wild ride in the rapids,quiet interludes and peeks at wildlife (even some pelicans!) delicious and healthy food, and entertaining stories - what more could you ask from a day on the beautiful Klamath?! We will definitely join you again.' Dragon\'s Tooth in a Kayak was a BLAST! 'Hi Pete, Well once again we had a wonderful trip on the Lower Klamath. Julie, Alex and Adam were great fun yet very responsible and professional at the same time. They are an asset to your company. The trip was varied again this year....a great deal of wildlife including our first bear!....a little scary time spent in a hole....and Xan taking on Dragons Tooth with me in a kayak was a blast. The kids really do treasure the memories we make on this trip and that is down to you and your team......for that I thank you. ' Rafting Bliss! 'Pete and Rachel, YOU ROCK as the river rocked, swirled flowed and gave us the greatest joy and laughter all the way down the Upper Klamath. I decided to go with Momentum having never heard of them so really it was on a whim and truthfully now that I have rafted with Pete I feel there is no where else to go. I felt safe because he was so very present with us and taught us the details of safety and truthfully we needed it because WOW the upper Klamath is a wild one with the greatest rapid runs and whitewater I have yet experienced before. I have rafted in many places but this was truly the best! I know, I know Pete.. Chile is next! Oh and let me not forget the great "Organic" food that Pete and Rachel supplied and prepared for us. Momentum is one of a kind that I highly recommend for your rafting pleasures!' Great Time! 'Had to share that we had the best of times last weekend on the Upper Klamath 2-day trip. Our River-Guide, Rachel, was absolutely first rate, as was our Camp-Master, Derek. They both made everyone in the group feel like family, very welcoming and are excellent cooks as well !! We have rafted with other companies before, but have never enjoyed our time rafting nearly as much as with Momentum - the maturity of your guides and the sense of safety we felt being in their charge was worth the travel for us Southern Californians. See y'all next June on the Salmon, and maybe even some day in Chile!' Weekend Highlight 'It was the highlight of our weekend. We would definitely do the trip again and will send word to friends. Thanks for a great day. ' Rachael 'Thank you so much. Hopefully we'll be able to get back next year with the whole family. If you're still in our little corner of the world, we'll be requesting you as our guide for sure! A huge thanks to you and Derek for making our trip such a wonderful experience. The river and surrounding country are breathtaking, but our time there would not have been nearly as remarkable were it not for you. Thank you again for your expertise, graciousness, and joyful personality. - Jef ' Lower Klamath 'Hey, Thanks to all for a great trip for our family. We took a 4 day, 3 night trip on the Lower Klamath. We all loved the trip and the kids are still raving about it. Rachael, Adam and Anthony were great guides and their skill, patience and expertise made us feel 100% confident in every aspect of the trip. The food was great.! ' The Rogue 'Thank you Adam. I have to admit I was really fearful at first, but my fears subsided once we were in the boat. You were a great guide, and we really had a enjoyable time. We will definitely do it again next time we are in Ashland. Thanks' Celebration of my 60th birthday 'I wanted to thank your company and most importantly your guide, Anthony for a rollicking good time last weekend. My older son, Marty scheduled floats on both the upper and lower Klamath rivers, 6/21 and 22. It was in celebration of my 60th birthday. I am doing many different things to celebrate this event and the trips on the river were certainly a highlight. I am still high from the adventure. Kudos to Anthony for his navigational abilities and more importantly his leadership. He has a steady, assured manner that is both supportive, humorous and knowledgeable. I especially like the way that he handled my initial fear when scouting one of the rapids on the lower Klamath. He got me through with confidence and was certainly right in telling me that I “would regret it” if I didn’t take the waves. Following closely behind like a duckling, made it easy. Thanks again. I hope to “float’ with your company in years to come. ' rollicking good time 'Pete: I wanted to thank your company and most importantly your guide, Anthony for a rollicking good time last weekend. My older son, Marty Young scheduled floats on both the upper and lower Klamath rivers, 6/21 and 22. It was in celebration of my 60th birthday. I am doing many different things to celebrate this event and the trips on the river were certainly a highlight. I am still high from the adventure. Kudos to Anthony for his navigational abilities and more importantly his leadership. He has a steady, assured manner that is both supportive, humorous and knowledgeable. I especially like the way that he handled my initial fear when scouting one of the rapids on the lower Klamath. He got me through with confidence and was certainly right in telling me that I “would regret it” if I didn’t take the waves. Following closely behind like a duckling, made it easy. Thanks again. I hope to “float’ with your company in years to come. ' Thanks for the memories!!! 'Your excursion was awesome, the food unbelievable (didn’t expect anything that great on a raft trip) and the guides were super. I’ve never seen five people work so hard and make it look so effortless. They really treated us like royalty. Trying to put together a trip with my family for next May. Will definitely call on Momentum…..special request for Anthony. Thanks for the memories!!! ' A Glorious Trip 'We're headed out on another adventure so I don't have much time for all the great feelings we have about the trip. It was a glorious trip. The scenery was as fantastic as we had anticipated and the weather even cooperated. The tents were easy, the pads cushy, the splash jackets perfect and the food terrific. But the contribution that you guides made to the enjoyment of the trip was immeasurable! ' Sometimes exciting, sometimes tranquil, and always desolate 'I had a great time on the Owyhee last month. It is a beautiful river, sometimes exciting, sometimes tranquil, and always desolate(isn't that part of what it makes it so beautiful?!) I wanted to write to you to tell you how impressed I was with the professionalism and talent of the three guides on the trip, Rachel, Anthony, and Alan. They were all fine cooks. They are incredibly nice people, with unlimited patience, superb social and leadership skills. Most importantly, their skills, experience, and knowledge on the river were outstanding, giving me confidence and eliminating concern for four fun filled days in Sunny Eastern Oregon! ' One of the best water experiences 'Thank you so very much for one of the best water experiences I have ever had. As an avid open ocean sailor, I get adrenaline rushes very often while on the water. However, this ranks up there with the best of all of the sailing I have done. Beyond your expertise and concise instruction, your overall customer interaction and service was something I have never experienced before in any environment. This, along with the gourmet culinary skills, has me already considering my next trip with your company. ' 'As someone who has rafted on commercial trips all over the western U.S. for over 15 years now, I can say without hesitation that your company is the FINEST outfit I have rafted with. The Cal Salmon trip was probably the 2nd best trip I have ever been on.' The most outstanding part of our trip 'I just got home this evening. The rafting was the was the most outstanding part of our trip, and something Logan will no doubt keep with him forever. It couldn't have turned out better:). I will certainly keep Momentum in mind for future adventures. Your time and enthusiasm for the river was greatly appreciated and according to Logan, you "rock." Until next time... ' The best graduation gift I could ever get 'It was certianly a great time on the river! I thank you for making it all so good, especially for my family. You are all so much fun to be around. I was amazed by the set-up you all provided. A special thanks to Pete for running such a great company, hiring great people and maintaining a laid back attitude. Kudos. Also thank you for being such a competent guide, keeping us afloat isn't easy in all situations, but you did it. The area was full of wild beauty and you knew so many answers to my questions. I definitley respect the knowledge people gain about their area. The trip was the best graduation gift I could ever get. You guys rock! Have a sweet summer. ' Favorite Vacation Trip 'It was a great trip. Haley said it was one of her favorite vacation trips ever. We'll definitely do another trip in the future. Your whole staff and crew was great, it made the trip that much better. ' Our first rafting experience 'We just wanted to thank you and your staff for a wonderful trip. This was our first rafting experience and we are definitely hooked. We will be back next year. Everyone was great, especially our guide, Alan. He was a pleasure to talk with and his knowledge of the area and confidence on the river made us feel very safe. Everything was professional and well organized and the food was great. Also, thank you to everyone for the anniversary cupcakes. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day. You all helped make our anniversary celebration a very special one and one we will never forget' Friendly and Competent 'Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip last Saturday. Both of us felt that Alan was a SUPERB guide - he was so friendly and competent that we felt totally relaxed on the trip, and the lunch he prepared for us on the river was spectacular. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends. ' 'That was a terrific trip. I hope to do it again sometime. Your services were top notch and the amenities were more than I expected. I will certainly recommend you to others.' Perfection 'This trip was an introduction to White water rafting for both my pre-teen kids and my 65 year old mother-in-law. I feel like I took them to the Louvre on their first visit to an art museum. If only I had a nickel for every time my 9 year old son turned to me after being swallowed up and spit out by a wall of water and said "that was AWESOME!". A confident guide, great water, a perfect mix of going big and catching our breath, as well as great food in a beautiful setting. We'll be back! That was AWESOME! Dave and Laura Beal Santa Rosa, CA.' It was a glorious trip 'Anthony, Glenn, Erik, Adam, Jason (and Julie)- We're headed out on another adventure so I don't have much time for all the great feelings we have about the trip. It was a glorious trip. The scenery was as fantastic as we had anticipated and the weather even cooperated. The tents were easy, the pads cushy, the splash jackets perfect and the food terrific. But the contribution that you guides made to the enjoyment of the trip was immeasurable! Hopefully everyone will stay up for the reunion trip next year and hopefully we will pick a river you can take us on. Thanks!! Leslie ' Salmon River 'We had the best time ever on the Salmon River with you guys! It was a fantastic experience and we hope to raft with you again next year. Thank you for everything. Mike and Lori ' Rogue River Memories 'I took my 9 year old son for his 1st trip on the Rogue with Erik Jorgensen and we had an awesome time! I'd taken a 5 day Rogue River thriller trip years ago and was so delighted to have my son eager for his next trip thanks to Erik's skill and enthusiasm. Thanks Erik!!' Lower Owyhee River in June 'This was by far the best vacation our family has taken. Besides breath taking scenery, fun rapids and the most excellent food, our guides created an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment. My kids will never forget Glenn, their guide who taught them games and gave them undivided attention. The peace and relaxation achieved was well, WOW! Thanks again. We will be back to raft the lower Klamath next year.' Hello Pete, 'I just got this nice email from Anthony and it reminded me that I had wanted to write you say what a great time I had on the Owyhee last month. It is a beautiful river, sometimes exciting, sometimes tranquil, and always desolate(isn't that part of what it makes it so beautiful?!) I wanted to write to you to tell you how impressed I was with the professionalism and talent of the three guides on the trip, Rachel, Anthony, and Allen. They were all fine cooks. They are incredibly nice people, with unlimited patience, superb social and leadership skills. Most importantly, their skills, experience, and knowledge on the river were outstanding, giving me confidence and eliminating concern for four fun filled days in Sunny Eastern Oregon!* ' Hi Rachel 'Hi Rachel, Thanks for your message! Wow, it's strange to think that less than a month ago we were on that wild, beautiful river. Now I'm back in England, looking for a job and wondering if I can live in a place that has just so many people! What I do know is that I'll be back in Oregon before long. ' Pete, Erik, Rachel, Anthony: 'Thanks to all of you! We had a great time and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. You guys are a great group and I look forward to seeing you all again. I have already told several friends and colleagues at work about how great Momentum is, so I will make sure they reference that when they get in touch with you to book a trip. Peace and a little hair grease, Hendu ' Pete, Rachel, and Neil, 'Thank you so very much for one of the best water experiences I have ever had. As an avid open ocean sailor, I get adrenaline rushes very often while on the water. However, this ranks up there with the best of all of the sailing I have done. Beyond your expertise and concise instruction, your overall customer interaction and service was something I have never experienced before in any environment. This, along with the gourmet culinary skills, has me already considering my next trip with your company. I am even considering guide school after law school, so long as Pete isn't sitting there on the shore (as he likes to do) laughing. Once again, thank you! ' The Illinois 'I am really glad you guys got the Illinois permit as that is a perfect fit for your company. I am DEFINITELY going to try to make that trip next year; the Illinois has been on my "must do" list for some time now. And as someone who has rafted on commercial trips all over the western U.S. for over 15 years now, I can say without hesitation that your company is the FINEST outfit I have rafted with. ' Beyond expectations 'Thank you for providing the employees of Jacksonville Inn with a wonderful and exciting day on the Upper Klamath River. The skills of the guides made each and every one of us comfortable on the river, and the food was definitely beyond our expectations. All in all, Momentum Expeditions is definitely a first-class operation and we will not hesitate to recommend your service to our guests. M. Higgins ' Spectacular Salmon 'I had an amazing three days on the Cal Salmon and Scott. The service, the food, and the friendships were all wonderful. And the rivers, the rivers were spectacular! I especially loved "airplane" rapid on the Salmon. Thank you so much. ' Smith River 'I just wanted to thank you for an incredible day on the water. I have been on many river trips and few can compare to the beauty of the Smith. The entire experience was as good as it gets. ' Fantastic trip 'I recently had the pleasure of being your guest, along with 15 of my colleagues from the Math Department at SOU, on the upper Klamath River. Many of us were doing white water rafting for the first time. We simply had a wonderful time. Your crew and guides were fantastic! We were fed delicious food, given excellent instructions, and our guides made sure we all had a fun and safe float down an awesome river. Thanks to you all for making our time so special. K. Yates ' Exquisite 'THANK YOU, Wendy and I had the time of our lives on the Lower K! The river was breathtakingly beautiful, the food was exquisite, and you guys made everything fun! (Wendy has not stopped gushing about the river sauna since we got back!) Kevin ' Thanks! 'I want to thank you for your guidance on the river, your patience and respect towards my children, and making our first time rafting the pleasurable time that it was. Marc ' Perma-grin! 'THANK YOU! You guys are incredible. Everyone who went is just raving about it. Stephanie said she still has a "perma-grin" on her face from the trip. I haven't been so relaxed in I don't know how long. We really felt like we were treated like queens. Kelly ' Cal Salmon 'We had a blast. What a great white water trip! You and your crew were awesome. It was the best food of any river trip I have been on, especially your special french toast. The "feed your friends fondue feast" was great. All the special touches did not go unnoticed and the river sauna was a first for me. I LOVED IT! What really stood out above all was your commitment to safety. The river was BIG and all the measures you had in place to make us feel safe made the trip that much more fun. Keep up the good work (play).' Exemplary! 'Thank you for such an incredible trip. This was my first rafting trip and the knowledge your guides had and the complete set-up was exemplary. I felt safe at all times on the river even when I wasn't in the boat and actually in the river. The food, the scenic area, the people, the games, and of course the rapids were nothing but top notch quality! Thanks again Pete for an amazing weekend; it's one that will be remembered! Mark ' Mind blowing fun!!! 'We had an awesome time and would definitely recommend your company to anyone! What mind-blowing fun!!!!!!!!!! I am so there next year! Julianne Bell ' Best possible experience 'Dear Julie and Chad, We had such a great time with you guys! I am so impressed by how much time, effort, and care went into providing Steve and me with the best possible experience, and by how you didn't laugh at our obsessive/compulsive bird watching! Best to you all! Lois and Steve ' Coming back for more! 'Hey! We all had a great time on the river! It's all we talked about for days. Now that we have had a taste of rafting, when the kids come up in September we will do the Upper Klamath. Thank You for the experience, and we are looking forward to September! Ron Wofford - "The Big Woof" ("Making Friends with Pandimonium" )' Unforgetable! 'Thanks again for the great trip! Brad, Amanda and I really enjoyed ourselves with you on the river. Brad is still "digging in" around the garden, but it's really not quite the same. We will give you a call again if we are ever up your way...we are now hooked! ' Thank you! 'Hi Chad and Eric and the others as well, Finally back in the Netherlands, and once more: many many thanks for our lovely rafting trip on the Lower Klamath: it was undoubtedly the high point of our vacation. We loved the rafting itself, the terrific food, the pleasant company and the sense of being in good hands: totally great: more than made true your advertisement at the bottom of that e-mail. Best wishes, good luck with the environmental law etc, Titia ' The stories live on! 'I'm still telling stories because in addition to the half day Rogue trip I did the Klamath with Eric -- I really appreciated being with such Beings, kind, considerate and well skilled (such as yourselves) -- so I support your efforts and really had a lot of fun doing it. The food was perfect. Simply delicious good nutrition. Stick with your model, it will supersede the old paradigm. Being on the cutting edge takes time for everyone else to catch up (meaning the general public). But you're in Southern Oregon. That's a bonus. Peace and Harmony, Sharon Ince ' Unwinding and destressing on the UK 'Thanks Erik for a great trip. It has definitely been the highlight of my summer. I forget how beautiful Southern Oregon is! The river and the area we camped in has such a strong spirit to it and it feels so "untouched". I really enjoyed the stories that you told us about the history of the land that we pass by as we are floating along. I had a hard time coming back to Portland afterwards. It always takes me until about mid July to unwind and destress from the school year and the trip definitely made me feel like summer/vacation was truly here and that I was finally relaxing to the core. We are all looking forward to the Cal Salmon next Spring. Take care and enjoy your travels. Erica :) ' Best time ever! 'Erik, We had the best time ever. You were a fabulous guide. We couldn't have asked for better!! Best to you on your trip to Tibet. We fell so lucky to have picked your company for this trip. We will send you lots of referrals. Fondly, The Watts ' We love you Chad! 'Hey, Chad! We sure had another great trip with you. We are going to be really sad when you get a Real Job and can't take us down the Klamath anymore...I know, I know, all the guides at Momentum are great, but we have grown quite comfortable with you. Girlie says she wants to do the Lower Klamath again next year, and with Chad. She loved it! We all did. What's not to love?? So glad you were able to join us for pizza afterwards, too. Tamera and Taylor and friends ' Commitment to safety 'What really stood out above all was your commitment to safety. The river was BIG and all the measures you had in place to make us feel safe made the trip that much more fun...' Highlight of the summer 'I certainly count the time we spent with you as a highlight of the summer. I've had more fun, I'm sure, but I certainly don't remember when.' An excpetional company 'You and the staff of Momentum have created a kind, respectful, professional, nurturing atmosphere that allows the clients to truly feel that they are a part of the trip, rather than simply the "cattle" that are herded down the river. A few select few companies are working towards this same goal, but not at nearly the same level.' Vacation Highlight '"...it was undoubtedly the high point of our vacation. We loved the rafting itself, the terrific food, the pleasant company and the sense of being in good hands..."' Bravo! '"..we had a blast. What a great white water trip! You and your crew were awesome. It was the best food of any river trip I have been on... All the special touches did not go unnoticed..."' Upper Klamath River 'Pete, I appreciate your attention to details and sharing your passion with us. Thank you for your advice to take the Upper Klamath. If I go Class 5 then Cal Salmon may be the one. Next trip we take will be with my wife. I hope your business does well and I will recommend your company to anyone interested in great rafting trips. Paige was a pleasure to meet. Regards, Bob Thad ' YMCA trip 'Pete - I just wanted to say thanks again for a great rafting trip. I've worked with many companies on these Y trips in many states and Momentum was awesome. You were very professional, the guides were great, the food was fabulous. We all had a wonderful time and it was a great ending to our 2week trip. Thanks again - Kim Lockett SRV YMCA ' Upper Klamath 'Just wanted to drop you a note saying that the Hatter family had a blast with you on the Upper Klamath rafting trip last week. You and Eric have a super operation from the food to the location to your "river side manner." Next time we are visiting relatives in Redding, I'll make sure it coincides with spring runoff so we can do Class V with your operation! Best Regards, Mark Hatter ' Perfect honeymoon 'Hey Pete, Thanks for the great trip. Alicia and I loved it. It was a fantastic way to spend part of our honeymoon! This may be the beginning of a love for rafting, and we have you and your crew to thank for it. Hopefully, we will be back rafting with Momentum soon. peace, Andy ' Great trip! 'Chad, We loved our rafting trip with you and Aisling! You two were excellent guides and cooks too! It was the highlight of our trip. We really appreciated the care in preparing the food, the organic and tasty ingredients and feeling pampered! We also appreciated your patience with Geo and letting everyone have fun while staying safe. You seemed to know when to pull in the reins and when to let them make their own mistakes. Michele, Mick, Ashley, Luke and Geo ' Thanks Alan! 'Hi Alan, We thoroughly enjoyed our rafting expedition with you, Alan. You were a superb guide - especially in the area of safety. It was especially nice to hear your stories about what it was like growing up on the river - your summers with your grandparents - how the river and the quiet and solitude of the area drew you back to your roots. When Daniel and I are next in the area we will be sure to book another tour with Momentum and you can rest assured that we will specifically ask for you to be our guide. ' Many thanks! 'Hi Pete, we had a really great time, your knowledge of nature and the local landscape made the trip interesting and the river was so exciting! Gil and I will always remember your interest in the people you guide and have already told our friends about the fantastic time we had and the terrific guide you are!' Deluxe! '"What a premier company you have got going! I have been rafting with groups for over 20 years and you guys are DELUXE! The little things go along way in demonstrating the class act you provide." '
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