White Salmon Season is HERE!!

River Guide Neils with some of the Eastsidaz players

It’s that time of year!! The Wenatchee and the Skykomish have both provided with amazing water this season and we are ever grateful to the river-gods for that. However, as July presses on the water is beginning to drop on both rivers and their seasons are coming to an end. But don’t fret! That means it’s time to head South for the White Salmon!! 

The White Salmon is one of our favorite rivers, and has been a home to many of our guides in the past. It has got it all, gorgeous (get it, GORGEous) scenery, fast moving water, big hits, and even an optional Class V thrill with Husum Falls coming in. Check out this footage that Wildwater guide FullFace Andy edited for us!

We started the season this last Monday, July 1st with a phenomenal group of 60 EASTSIDAZ basketball players from Hawaii. It was such a privilege to take these awesome guys and gals down the river. We had super-hot 100 degree weather, which made the cold White Salmon water feel amazing. The water was just a tad too high for Husum Falls, but we made sure to get in tons of good hits everywhere else!

The whole Wildwater team packed up and drove down to the White Salmon area, and spent an extra day down there to get some play runs in. River guides Lance, Brian, David, and Andy kayaked the Orletta section and met the rest of the crew, Neils, Johnathan, Amy, Justine, and Julianna at the middle section. All around great times!

Brian and Neils at Buck Creek Falls

If you're in the area to go rafting, also check out Buck Creek trail for a great mellow hike that ends in a swimming hole. It's just outside the town of White Salmon, and is the perfect spot for a chilling plunge on a hot day before or after the river.