“What just might be the best commercial rafting company in North America. The trips are spectacular beyond description, the guides are the best of the best, the food is incomparable, and the customers are treated like royalty.”
To all our past and present guests – Thank You! At the end of every year we sift through the emails and the photos from all of you and it never fails to give us goose bumps, it never fails to make us happy (and a little sad), and it never fails to remind us of the power and beauty of our wild places and, even more importantly, of the unique and remarkable people we are lucky enough to spend time with on the river every season.
So, with your continued support, wonderful personalities, and adventurous spirits we will continue to keep and attract the best guides anywhere. We will continue to reshape the way river travel is run and to work towards setting the standard in trip quality and environmental responsibility. And we will continue to run rivers and add adventures that are the best in their class and that are off the beaten path.
To all past and present guests a huge –
“THANK YOU!”
For those who have not been on a rafting trip with us below are some highlights and then a rolling list of testimonials as they come in from our guests. You can also check out TripAdvisor.com and Yelp.com for even more. Enjoy!
California Salmon Rafting Safari
5"I know it's rare, but Momentum is a company that delivers everything they promise. Great guides, great food, great gear, great times. Support this company!
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Illinois River Rafting
5"We had a fabulous time and will recommend Momentum enthusiastically!"
Rogue River Rafting
5"This was our first trip with Momentum, a three-day lodge trip down the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River. Three generations of my family were able to take the trip thanks to the thoughtful and thorough support of our guides. It was a trip we didn’t think we’d ever be able to take because of my 74-year-old father’s lower back issues. However, thanks to an imaginative seating solution from Alan involving a cooler and lawn chairs, my father and his wife were able to ride in a raft safely, securely, and comfortably for the entire trip! We were incredibly impressed with Alan, Brad, and Mike’s attention to detail throughout the trip, and their commitment to making it a memorable experience for our family. This was a “bucket list” trip for my dad (who had gone down the same stretch of river in the 1960s) and stepmother, and the fact they were able to do it in comfort and style on their “thrones” in the raft was such a treat for all of us.
We were so impressed with the way Alan (and Brad and Mike) took extra care with the “elders” on the trip, always lending them a hand getting in and out of the boat and making sure they could participate as much as they wanted to, both in the rafts and on the short hikes along the way. He treated them like he’d treat his own parents. In our second raft, Brad provided tons of helpful advice for those who were trying out the duckies, building their confidence and offering support, encouragement, and, when appropriate, mild teasing. (Brad even went so far as to belt out “Eye of the Tiger” for inspiration at one point.) Mike hauled our gear (and food!) ably, efficiently, and with good humor, day after day. His work was largely behind the scenes, but it was obvious that he was a huge contributor to the overall experience. The lunches he prepared were as beautifully presented as they were healthy and delicious. Surprisingly, the dinner our guides prepared for us in a rustic kitchen at Black Bear Lodge was better than the one we got from the “professionals” at Paradise Lodge!
By the end of the trip, it was as if we had three new members of the family—our guides were joining in the teasing and joking like they’d known us for years. Oh, and the river and the scenery were spectacular too! There were plenty of thrills, plenty of beautiful quiet spots, and fabulous wildlife (river otters, turtles, herons, bald eagles, deer). Thank you for creating such a memorable experience with a high-quality trip and phenomenal staff. We're already planning our next trip...."
Illinois River Rafting
5"We had a fabulous time on the Illinois. Thank you for being so knowledgeable, patient and supportive. We also really appreciated the great meals, especially for vegan, lactose intolerant folks."
Lower Klamath River Rafting
5"Dear Momentum, I recently completed a 3 day kayak trip on the Lower Klamath. I'd like to give a big shout out to our trip leader, Erik. A consummate professional, hardworking and with tremendous patience to boot. At the end of the trip, an 'outdoor challenged' individual like myself who had to be rescued multiple times was truly convinced that Erik could get me out of any sticky situation on a river run with his tremendous skills. A great asset for Momentum - and a personal thanks from me." - Mehul
Rogue River Rafting
5"Hi Tyler, Arden, and Simon, You all are the greatest! We had an absolutely fantastic time and I was so impressed with you all! Our trip wildly exceeded my expectations (even though this was my first ever rafting trip!), and each of you was responsible for helping make it one of the most enjoyable adventures I've ever been on! Thank you again for everything and we look forward to seeing you all on another adventure!" - Lee
Rogue River Rafting
5"Your company makes it so easy for the “outdoor adventure challenged” to enjoy this spectacular wilderness area and always feel safe and comfortable. I started out with reasonably high expectations, but the experience far surpassed my wildest dream! I would recommend your adventures to anyone who has an interest in experiencing this wonderful wilderness in style and comfort."
Upper Klamath Day Trips
5"This is 4th or 5th time with your company and we won’t raft with anyone else! Anthony was great, as are all your guides – I appreciate the level of skill and experience that they all have, so thanks for running a great company and having a great crew!" - Lorraine
California Salmon Rafting Safari
5"Kudos to Team Momentum. Masters of whitewater, cuisine and logistics. We had a terrific time and look forward to future trips."
California Salmon Rafting Safari
5"Hey pete we just wanted to write you and thank you for a great trip. We understand you work hard owning your own business and we really appreciated it. We had a great time and loved sharing that with Masanori he also had a great time. Your guides are all great guys and hope to hang out with them again. Thank you again and let me know if you ever need help with any of your trips I would love to help. " - Dave
California Salmon Rafting Safari
5"Holy Moly – Re: the Cal Salmon trip – the most amazing thing I’ve ever done in my 30 years and my mom has done in her 66. Intense, wonderful, well-organized, incredible — I still don’t have the words to really describe it. All I can say is that I feel insanely lucky I was able to experience this with some of the greatest people. Orea is the best. Eric, Mike, Faye and Simon are just as fantastic. Do this people. Seriously. Just go."
Rogue River Trail Hiking
5"You all truly went above and beyond. I was blown away by the accommodations, the quality of food, the amount of provisions provided, and the attention to every little detail (air freshener at the Groover??? Amazing.). Plus I always felt incredibly safe and comfortable with your guides and trusted them implicitly. I would highly recommend Momentum to anyone who wants to rough it without "roughing it"!" - Vanessa
Tatshenshini River Rafting
5"These guides were absolutely amazing. I'm a rafter, but being with them on the Tatshenshini was not only wonderful, it was super re-assuring. It's not an easy river." - Anne
Rogue River Rafting
5"It was a true blessing and experience!" - Robbie
Upper Klamath Day Trips
5"Spencer handled the boat well, was super knowledgeable about the dam removal and rehab project, knows his geology and wildlife, and fixed a beautiful lunch. What could be better?" - Lora
Kern One Day Trips
5"This trip was unforgettable. My family and I can’t wait to do it all again next year!" - Mayra
Idaho Salmon - Rafting the River of No Return
5"Turns out that I really like river life and I love that your guides make me feel safe in an environment that is totally out of my typical comfort zone! Kudos to everyone in your organization!" - Candy
Snake River - Rafting Hells Canyon
5"Momentum rocks. Would absolutely book another trip with y'all! Thanks so much for a truly memorable experience!" - Sarah
Rogue River Rafting
5"All the guides were absolutely incredible! I felt extremely safe while on the river and while camping. They are experts at navigating the river, it is so impressive. They also joined some of our group activities on land, in addition to being just downright great conversationalists." - Lisa
Idaho Salmon - Rafting the River of No Return
5"Took 5 members of my family on this their first time river trip. They had an almost a life changing experience. Couldn’t believe in how much fun, nature’s beauty and wonderful crew and food." - Richard