| How does it all work? |
In Leavenworth you meet us at the take out on East
Leavenworth Road, check in, get your equipment, hop on the bus, and head
to the launching point. After a brief safety and equipment use
discussion you float on downriver and enjoy your trip. At the end
you'll see the take out point, load your gear back into the trailer and
off you go to your next adventure! At Lake Wenatchee, you meet us at Parkside Grocery, complete your waivers and pay for your trip, then receive your tubes and a safety talk and float down the river to the ending point. We have a regularly scheduled van to you and give you a ride back to the park. On the Yakima River you meet us near the Umtanum Recreation site, park your car, sign up, and float away. We pick you up 8 miles downriver at the Roza Recreation site and bring you back. |
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How Deep is the River? |
The river varies from 1-3 feet in most places with some deep swimming holes or channels through the gravel bars. The depth changes based on the river, time of year and the water flow. |
| Is the river calm? | Yes, we choose very mild and calm stretches of river. There is some current and an occasional rock, log, or wave, but calm and mild. |
| Is the river safe? | Rivers are inherently dangerous. We always choose very calm and mild stretches of river that are slow and shallow in most places. Anything could happen and you should always be prepared to react to unexpected circumstances. |
| Is it OK for kids? | Yes, kids of all ages can come on this trip. Infants and toddlers can come too, but as a parent you need to be fit enough, aware of your surroundings, and confident in your abilities to safely navigate the river with your child in tow. There are no guides or life guards on the trip. You need to be responsible for your children. |
| Is it guided? | No, we do not have any guides on the river. We provide a shuttle ride to a relatively safe launching point, basic safety instruction, and a well marked ending point with an attendant on the beach. There are maps on the paddles with landmarks and instructions. |
| Do the tubes clip together? | Yes, all of the tubes have a clip on them so you can keep your kids, friends, coolers, or dogs nearby. We recommend that you only clip together in small groups of 2 or 3 and that you disconnect when approaching obstacles and the beach at the end. |
| What about life vests? | Life vests are always recommended and provided with every rental. Additional vests are available for rent for $2. Life vests are required for 6 and under or if Mom says so. |
| What do I do with my keys? |
We have complimentary key check. |
| Do people ever get hurt? |
Yes, occasionally people fall off their tubes and get bumped, bruised, or scraped. Sometimes people have floated under low hanging bushes and been scratched up. Occasionally somebody falls into the water and gets tumbled or held under water for a few seconds. There has never been a serious injury on any of our floats at any location. |
| Can I get a discount? | Yes. We offer pre season discounted tickets, season passes, group rates, senior discounts, and military discounts. Please see the rates page. |
| Are there blackout days for season passes? | There are no blackout dates for Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee, or the Yakima river. Pass holders can come on weekends and holidays, but advance reservations are always recommended. |
| What if I have my own equipment? | We offer a shuttle only service if you have your own tubes. Sometimes we can accommodate kayaks or rafts, but it depends on how busy we are that day. We do not take reservations for shuttle only. |
| What if I don't use my season pass enough? | Unfortunately, we aren't in control of your schedule. If you don't use it enough to feel you got a good value, consider coming more next season or buying tickets as you go. |
| What if I don't use my season pass at all? | We understand that sometimes injury, illness, or relocation happens. If you are unable to use your pass at all this season, contact us about a refund. We will not refund past December 31 of the year you bought it. |
| What if I don't use all my prepaid tickets? | Prepaid tickets are intended to be used the year they are purchased. If you have leftover tickets at the end of the year we can extend them for one season. Tickets more than a year old will not be honored. |
Washington State sales tax of 8.1% will be added to each rental. We accept CASH ONLY at the river.
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