Whitewater & Scenic

River Rafting

Offering trips on 10+ Rivers in Washington State

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 August 2024

Best whitewater in the State is on the Skagit River now through Sept 2nd.

Class III S-Bends Shovelspur rapid on the Skagit River. Newhalem, WA

Featured River trips

Wenatchee River Whitewater

Class 2 - 3 May - August 4th

Boulder Drop

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

Cold weather

What we provide

All Weather, some optional

Other preparations

Tips & Downloads

Testimonial

"As usual, Alpine Adventures served up an awesome whitewater experience
for otherwise office-bound and mentally tired business professionals!
You guys are the best!"
Amanda Lund
Stafford, Frey, & Cooper

Have a question?

Feel free to contact us by phone, email, or our Contact Form.

1-800-RAFT-FUN
1-800-723-8386
(360) 863-6505 local #

info@alpineadventures.com