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Tieton River Rafting

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        The mighty Tieton. September 2007

The Tieton River will keep you cool in the heat of Yakima's Indian summer. Fueled by water released from Rimrock Dam, the Tieton's steep gradient produces eighteen miles of narrow and swift class III+ whitewater leading to the Naches River. Eastern Washington is a dry place by the end of the summer and farmers use the water released for irrigation. Tieton River trips are available in September only. Reserve your trip today!

Whitewater

Fall brings the turning of leaves and a nice warm Indian Summer that gets us going again as the release of Rimrock dam sets the Tieton River roaring. The river only runs white water once a year while the rest of the time it is a creek you can walk across in places. Guests get the thrill of paddling down a flooded canyon watching the river bank fly past. The river is a solid Class III+, small and narrow with the steepest gradient in the state, providing fast moving water and big waves. As with all Alpine day trips expect the longest trip on the river as we travel 18 miles from our base camp near Rimrock dam to the confluence of the Naches river. The river never slows down as you make your way through the likes of High Noon and Waffle Wall. We even run our rafts over a river wide dam for a big splash sure to get everyone in the boat totally soaked. Just before we reach the dam our trips pull over on a small island to eat lunch. Unique oak forests and huge basalt cliffs give this trip a flavor all its own. We meet for the Tieton river near the town of Naches outside of Yakima, WA. For a little extra we can provide camping and a paddlers breakfast in the morning. Instead of waking up early and having to rush to get here, you can leave the night before your trip and stay at our base camp next to the river.

        End of the season at the Tieton River base camp.

        The Tieton is released!!!

Special Hotel and Rafting Package on the Tieton River!

Ahtanum Inn 800-348-9701 All rooms are outfitted with either a king or queen size bed, microwave oven, refrigerator, and complimentary newspapers from Yakima or Seattle are available. A free deluxe continenetal breakfast is also served. We have an expansive yard with one of the largest and best-landscaped pool areas in Yakima. We also sport 14 extended stay suites, which have separate bedrooms, living room, and kitchen areas, with a combined total of over 700 sq. ft. of floor space. For more information go to www.bestwestern.com.

$135.00/person, dbl.occ.* Bottle of wine and two glasses One night's stay Rafting for two Continental Breakfast Lunch on the river

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