Washington State Rafting Trips
Alpine Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips & scenic floats on over 10 rivers around Washington State.
Based in Gold Bar, WA, just an hour East of Seattle along the Skykomish River, we live where we play and we can't wait to share the beauty and thrills of Washington Rivers with you!
Click on "River Trips" in the main menu to see a list of all the rivers we raft. River trips are available at different times of the year and are dependent on water levels.
Current News December 2024
Now Hiring for the 2025 Season send your resume and river log to: info@alpineadventures.com
Guide training begins April 26th 2025 on 4+ different rivers.
Featured River trips
Wenatchee River Whitewater
Class 2 - 3 May - August 4th
Skykomish River Whitewater
Class 3 - 5
All done for 2024. See you next year!
Skagit River Whitewater
Class 2-3
June 29th - Sept 2nd
See all of our Whitewater & Scenic River Trips!
The Classes of Whitewater
Whitewater classes are meant to provide a standardized description that is used for determining the level of difficulty and danger when navigating a particular stretch of river. The rivers we raft are fed by snowmelt during the Spring and Summer months, therefore no two seasons are identical. In the Spring months, the water levels are higher which causes larger waves and more thrilling whitewater. By mid-late summer, water levels drop opening up more options for younger and less-experienced rafters. Water levels and river conditions can change quickly and dramatically, especially in the Spring months, and trip adjustments may be made as necessary for the safety of everyone involved.
Class
1
Beginner: Serene, calm river. No waves.
Class
2
Beginner: Small waves, minimal obstacles. Easy wave riding.
Class
3
Beginner / Intermediate: More waves, more obstacles, faster flow. Challenging & exciting.
Class
4
Intermediate / Advanced: Larger waves and more obstacles that require purposeful navigation to avoid. Fast current that offers advanced whitewater action.
Class
5
Advanced / Expert: Requires a high level of skill to navigate safely through and around large waves, over and past large rocks and boulders, and more dangers are present. Current is moving very fast. Experience highly recommended.
Want to be a raft guide?
Join our Raft Guide Training Program
Guide training starts usually begins in late April and lasts 5 weekends (both Sat & Sun), until late May.
This whitewater rafting guide training program is designed for those interested in private boating or commercial raft guiding.
How to Prepare
We’ll provide all the necessary equipment and gear, but here’s what you should generally wear and bring with you on most trips. Since the lists can vary depending on which experience you’ve chosen, check the trip details page for lists that are specific to each trip.
What to bring
Hot weather
- Bathing suit, or light weight clothes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
Cold weather
- Thin, non-cotton base layer
- Wool socks
- Water bottle
What we provide
All Weather, some optional
- 3mm Neoprene wetsuit
- Neoprene river shoes
- Splash Jacket
- Personal Flotation Device
- Helmet
- Shuttles To & From river
- Rafts & paddles
- River Guide(s)
Other preparations
Tips & Downloads
- Do not bring your dog. We do not have facilities to board your pets. It is very hot you can not leave your dog in your car or tied to your car. There are no shady spots to leave your car and dog.
- Do not bring anything on the river that you are not willing to lose forever. It is not recommended to bring cell phones, wedding rings, extra baggage, dangly jewelry, etc.
- Waiver Form: Please click the button below to sign your waiver form in advance which will speed up your check-in process. You can also download a copy to print and sign if preferred but you must bring it with you. A Waiver Form must be completed by every person, and signed by a parent or a guardian for anyone under 18, who rafts with Alpine Adventures.
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