We rafted with Columbia River Outdoors for Father's Day and we had a great experience. The guides, Sean and Max were friendly and knowledgeable. They provided helmets, wetsuits, booties, splash jackets and life jackets. They provide transportation from the take out to the put in their bus(which has AC). Both guides went through a thorough safety talk before we even got on the river. Max and Sean have years of experience running the White Salmon river and love sharing their knowledge of the white water, the history of the river and all the wildlife that inhabit the area. They put safety above everything and love sharing their enjoyment of white water rafting with everyone who comes down the river. You can purchase t-shirts, hats, and photos after your river run. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a white water expedition. read more

Woody and Max at Columbia River Outdoors provided an absolutely amazing day for my family of 4! Woody guided us down the river very safely while hitting all of the rapids for the most amount of fun. He shared his wealth of knowledge about the river, it's history, the surrounding area and plants. Not only did we have a ton of fun but also learned a lot! We even stopped along the way for cliff jumping and drinking out of a cold water spring. The kids were able to ride bucking bronco style through a few waves; they loved the big waves to the face! Also, you can't beat the Class 5 water fall drop - Awesome! Have them take the pictures for you also. They are amazing, high quality pictures to remember the trip! I would highly recommend a trip with Woody, Max and their team at Columbia River Outdoors! read more

We met up with my brother, his family and my sister for a little vacation and decided to raft down the White Salmon. Max and Woody at Columbia River Outdoors were fantastic! Only my husband and I were experienced rafters and some in our party were a little hesitant. But we all had a great time! Max and Woody were wonderful! Between rapids they filled us in on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the River. We had such a great time, two days later we were back on the River with them and were able to go down Husum Falls. Such fun! Thanks Max and Woody! And thanks to Graham too for transporting us all in the CRO air conditioned van! Go with CRO! We'll certainly be back! read more

We recently had an outstanding experience with Columbia River Outdoors. The three of us - two adults and a seven year old - have varied levels of experience and we all had a blast. Our guides were extremely knowledgable, professional, competent and so passionate about the river, region, and sport. Not only was the rafting itself great, but we learned so much about the habitats we passed through. Our guide, Woody, pulled the raft over at one point so we could drink water straight from a spring, showed us arnica flowers, and pointed out all varieties of birds and fauna. We are traveling from New York and have had numerous wonderful experiences - this one will surely stand out. read more

This was the best river rafting trip ever! I took my two teenage girls and it blew their mind. I can't believe they provide such a high quality experience for the money. We're sure glad that we choose the day long trip on the White Salmon River. They bring you some gorgeous scenery. It starts out beautiful, and then it just gets better. Our guides Chris, Garrick, and Max were wonderful fellows, who provide the time of our lives. They treated us to a yummy lunch. I've been rafting all over the Northwest, and know that these guys and this river are my "go to" for taking family and friends on rafting trips in the future. Thank you Columba River Outdoors!! Eric N read more

First time rafting yesterday. Max & Sean were so knowledgeable, made all the guests feel safe and in control from the moment we got in those bad ass air conditioned green buses to when we got out of the river. We did the half day trip, they picked us up at the park and drove us to the launch spot. The time on the river was just dreamy. If you are looking to have a very personalized experience, with two young gentleman who are very passionate and experienced in what they are doing, don't think twice - Go with these guys! They took awesome pictures, shared lots of regional history with us. We will for sure be visiting them again for the longer trip! read more

Small company with great gear and guides. Located at B Z Corner so the put in is across the street. Clean, new wetsuits, helmets, splash shirts, and life jackets. Our first time white water group felt like we were the most important people on the river. The 2 guides, Chris and Garrick, were fun, experienced, and we never felt that we were in an uncomfortable situation. The hot lunch was the best I've had on a guided event and more than a person can eat. They accommodate all dietary lifestyles. We went on a triple digit temp day so if you need to escape the heat, this is the place to be! Great company and I'd do it again! Even the portage was fun. read more

Max is FANTASTIC....We did an all day trip that was a total blast right from the first moment in the water. Such a capable guide! It was my 67th birthday and I will never forget it. Calm and reassuring...when he calls to paddle we were a well oiled machine...The excellent organization/ equipment/ explaining/ expertise and overall experience says GO WITH THESE GUYS ON YOUR NEXT RAFT TRIP!! I have done many many trips in Maupin and Clackamas years ago..but this one was far more adventurous and technical and Max guided us as only a seasoned pro could do. GOOD JOB MAX AND WOODY!!! FAN FOR LIFE!! read more

We rafted with CRO in August and had a great time! Woody was our guide. His passion and enthusiasm for the river and for the environment was infectious. Woody shared the history of the river and the story behind the names of their boats. The White Salmon river is both beautiful and exciting. They took great care of us as we were all first time rafters. Teaching us the basics and giving us a thorough safety lesson. Woody's primary objective was to ensure we all had a great time. I would highly recommend CRO to anyone looking for a rafting adventure. We can't wait to try go again! read more

We went in July on the afternoon half day trip. CRO is a small company compared to many others. We appreciated the more personal service this gave us. The guides are very experienced and personable and made the trip very enjoyable. They provided everything needed on the river. The White Salmon is a beautiful river with lots of good class three rapids on this section. There was a class four drop which we opted to do and it was a blast. We plan on going again next summer as we want to do the full day trip. After our experience with CRO we will definitely be booking with them. read more

Woody, Max and Graham did a great job guiding our excursion, outfitting us with the newest and best equipment, and taking great quality pictures. Max was a very knowledgeable guide who mixed his knowledge and experience on the river with humor and a healthy amount of risk. The trip was exciting and fun. The bus was air conditioned, making the trip up river in full wetsuits much better! All their equipment is brand new, and well taken care of. We are excited to do another trip in the spring when the water is higher. read more

Columbia River Outdoors was the absolute right choice for us. They navigated our large group, helped us feel safe and comfortable, took us cliff jumping, and provided us with an intentional and delicious vegetarian lunch! We're so glad we did the full day trip - we got to raft over a waterfall, cling to ropes traversing a rocky section, and glide down the river thousands of feet below highway level. The challenge level can be tailored to the group, and ours was the perfect amount of adventure for us. Thank you guys! read more

My family had an amazing experience rafting down White Salmon River! Max, our guide, was awesome! With two tween/teen first timers, I wasn't sure what to expect. Max and his crew had absolutely everything we needed to make this trip safe and memorable. Max not only guided us through an exhilarating downstream but also took the time to stop at quiet spots to see rock formation, drink from a fresh spring, jump off rocks, and even a bridge!!l We hope to go back soon and do their day-long adventure! read more

Our son bought us a Father's Day rafting trip with Columbia River Outdoors, and it was a fabulous experience! CRO has all new rafts, wetsuits and gear, and the half day trip took about 3 1/2 hours including shuttle bus time. All we needed to bring were our bathing suits. Woody was an outstanding guide, hugely experienced, funny, and full of information about the geology, biology, and history of the river. Oh, and 7.5 miles of exciting, nearly nonstop whitewater kept us cool on a 90 degree day! read more

Amazing whitewater rafting experience with talented professionals. They took a group of varied skill and made sure we all had fun. Easily the best outdoor adventure experience we've had, and The CRO team has become our go to team to go to for rafting in the Pacific Northwest/ Portland/ White Salmon areas. We plan to keep giving them our business for as long as they are around. Highly recommend this team. They are a small , tight knit crew who work hard and bring lots of fun to the day. read more

This was my favorite rafting trip!!! Woody, Gran, and Silos were an amazing team to work with. Woody was very thorough and knowledgeable about rafting and made you feel completely safe while rafting. At one point another rafting company mishandled a rapid and he was very reassuring that it wouldn't happen to us, and it didn't!! We went through a class 5 rapid and it was absolutely amazing! I will 10000% be back to raft with them! read more

Columbia River Outdoors is one of the newest outfitters running the White Salmon River and they are doing a great job. We picked CRO because we'd heard the two partners had a great reputation- both extremely experienced and totally safety conscious! The White Salmon River canyon is beautiful and the whitewater is exciting and refreshing. CRO has top notch equipment and the shuttle vehicle was clean and reliable. read more

I went on a half-day White Salmon trip this past weekend, and it was AWESOME. Woody, our guide, was super knowledgeable about everything from the birds to the history of the river and everything in between. Not to mention guiding our raft through the rapids - instructions were clear and easy to follow. I felt completely comfortable the entire trip. I'm already thinking of when I can schedule my next one! read more

We rafted with them in July and it was a blast! They told us a lot of history about the river. We were a group of 11 individuals and we asked them to buy us vegetarian food for lunch and they went all-in with the food. Max was the guide for our boat and he guided us on each turn and we did a freaking level 2 waterfall with him too. It was a fun trip and a day to remember. Thank you so much!! read more