Testimonials

“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!


  • Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari

    "Glenn, We had a glorious time and you were a fun, engaging guide! "
  • Wilderness Gourmet Rafting Trips

    "My 15 year old daughter and I cannot get over how much fun we had on this trip. We expected great rafting and incredible food. What we did not anticipate was how nice our guides would be. Pete, Robyn, Tessa and James were so much fun and such a delight to be with. They are not only incredible guides but great rafting companions as well. Thanks guys for all you did to make this a trip Carissa and I will always remember. Can't wait to do it again! "
  • Rogue River 1/2 Day

    "Thanks Adam we had a great time. Next time we will go for the longer trip on the Klamath. "
  • Upper Klamath Day Trips

    "We booked a last minute day trip while vacationing in Oregon. Momentum was the only outfitter I was able to find that had a trip going out the following day (our only available day). We had a very knowledgeable guide (Jane) and driver (Anthony) who made the entire trip relaxing, safe, fun...a blast. My husband has had some bad experiences on the water, and I was concerned that he might be uncomfortable, but our guide's confident and laid back leadership style had him (and me) at ease."
  • Upper Klamath Day Trips

    "We had a great time. Lot's of good memories and stories to tell. Can't say enough about your extra effort to make it a real adventure. Thank you for a job well done. My kids and I have already been discussing another rafting trip with you. "
  • Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari

    "Arden, Thank You! We all had a great time and really appreciate your expertise and good humor. Would couldn't have asked for a better guide. Even T-Grip can't deny that ;-) ! Regards, Joe "
  • Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari

    "Robyn Thanks, GREAT trip. Adam and Mike were great. "
  • Rogue River 1/2 Day

    " Hello Pete, Robyn, Jason and Chad: Many thanks for your thoughtful email and kind words. I (and the rest of us) appreciate your taking the time to drop us a line. As well, thank you all, and your support crew back at the office, for a truly great trip this year down the Rogue. Your appreciation and care for the river are evident, as well as your love for what you do. Thanks for your terrific attention to detail and great job each day of creating a wonderful river experience with everyone. I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with each of you on the river or in camp -- thanks for taking the time to engage. You're a great team, and I wish each of you and Momentum the very best of continued success. Thank you as well for the photos on your face book page. There are many super shots!! We hope to see you again next year for another trip. "
  • Rogue River 1/2 Day

    "Beautiful scenery, knowlegable guide, good food and hot showers at the end of each day. Thanks Anthony for a wonderful 3 days."
  • Upper Klamath Day Trips

    "We had a wonderful time on the Upper Klamath River. Anthony guided us expertly through some great white-water, we had a superb breakfast and lunch, and really enjoyed the experience! We will be back for another trip with Momentum!"
  • "THANK YOU, Wendy and I had the time of our lives on the Lower K! The river was breathtakingly beautiful, the food was exquisite, and you guys made everything fun! (Wendy has not stopped gushing about the river sauna since we got back!) "
  • Rogue River Rafting

    "It was so much fun and we had an AMAZING time! You, John and Tyler were all excellent guides, and took such amazing care of us. I hope you all have a great summer, and we will continue to tell all of our friends and family what a great experience we had."
  • Rogue River 1/2 Day

    "Hi, Alan-- Thx so much for our short but eventful trip on the 1/2 day Rogue. Our family is hooked and we appreciate the quality of service that we received. The food was great and I can now say to people that we had a gourmet picnic on the Rogue River with watermelon, cinnamon and an excellent garlic torta, crackers and lovely scenery. Thanks for your personable nature. My daughter now knows about the rafting school and is all psyched to try it out. We will come back again! We are already talking about the whole day Upper Klamath trip for next year! Thx for a great trip. We will use your services again. "
  • California Salmon Rafting Safari

    "It was a great trip. Haley said it was one of her favorite vacation trips ever. We'll definitely do another trip in the future. Your whole staff and crew was great, it made the trip that much better. "
  • California Salmon Rafting Safari

    "I think I have been on a half dozen trips with Momentum (and dozens with other river outfitters so I know what I am talking about in this one limited area). Momentum rocks! Absolutely the best in every category. The guides are unbelievable in their knowledge of the suroundings and in their ability to make everyone feel welcome and challenged. The food is first class. Every trip is pure fun from dawn till late night. Website does a spectacular job of helping to select the best trips -- with buddies, with kids or with the grandparents. Excellent value. "
  • Middle Owyhee

    "I can speak for all of us that this was a very successful trip. It was filled was dramatic weather conditions, the drive to the river had thunder and lightning storms with an added touch of hail thrown in. Waking up to about 3-inches of snow outside our motel. Driving to the put in in 5-6 inches through the pass from Jordan Valley to Rome. Starting out our trip with snow flurries and 30 degree blowing snow. The rest of the trip was a mix of fun filled day and evenings bonding with others on the trip. The guides-Mike, Mara, and Adam were all very good at knowledge of the river and taking the time to get to know everyone on the trip. Food was great and lots of it. The side hike we took was one that I will never forget. Took lots of pics. I have been rafting for 24yrs on some of the worlds best and biggest and this trip will rank right up there with the best. I would like to thank you guys for all your hard work and the time that you took to make this a trip that all of us will remember a lifetime. I hope more people will take the time to explore this region. Job well done. "
  • Rogue River Trail Running

    "I have to say that before we left, the only thing I knew for sure was that I didn't train enough for the 3 day trail run. I don't camp much and don't really trail run. I'm a pavement/bike path/treadmill kind of runner. I've been hiking for long distances, but it's not really my thing. You have to carry everything. So, when we arrived in Galice, OR I wasn't sure I would like this trip at all. I loved every minute of it! While waiting to leave for the take off point, we had a chance to meet and chat with the group. We a great group with folks coming from each coast and as far away as Australia. The first day's run was refreshing. Not being the fastest runner in the group, I arrived, nonetheless not too far behind the fastest runners, as they staggered the everyone in groups by estimated finish time. Sandwiches were there waiting for us at the edge of the Rogue River along with Gatorade, cookies (always a favorite of mine!), and some good strong cowboy coffee. The camp was already set-up with large two person tents and fantastic air mattresses. All we had to do was choose our location on the shore. After changing into our camp pants (I brought my plaid fuzzy pajama pants), we hung around and chatted with the group, took a sort nap, and skipped rocks in the river. Appetizers came shortly thereafter along with some wine and more good conversation. Dinner was some homemade soup provided by Patagonia. The dinner was very good and filling. We had more than a few vegan and vegetarian folks in the group and Momentum always offered options for every appetizer, dinner, and desert. For desert there was fresh strawberries and melted chocolate and more wine. Man, this is camping...okay, probably NOT camping, but MY kind of camping. All the stuff I would take, but can't carry was there for the enjoyment. The trail guides and trail/cooking crew were fantastic and always willing to play games and talk about their lives and experiences running and paddling through life. They were patient for those who ran slower to enjoy the scenery and understanding when folks needed to raft down the river to the next camp...no judgement at all on the three day event...run as much and as slow or fast as you want...or even just hike down the trail...it's was all good. The second evening turned into jammy pant night as others had also stashed away their favorite fuzzy comfy pants, but were just a little timid to where them outside the tent. But, a little coaxing and beer and wine, it was a jammy fest. GREAT FUN! I think the best part for me was talking with the guides and not carrying a single thing, except maybe a energy bar (Momentum brought along a stash of those, too). Next best, I'd have to say was the Rogue River itself, especially the scenery through the gorge. I had to pretty much walk the last day because my thighs took a pounding on the trail. But, really, who cares when the scenery and camaraderie and experience was so good. Thank you, Momentum, I just may sign up for this one again."
  • California Salmon Rafting Safari

    "Hi Pete, I just wanted to touch bases with you and thank you for the incredible Cal Salmon/Scott trip this last weekend. The Salmon at 3000 cfs was a very different river from 3 years ago at a much lower flow, and the Scott at 1000 cfs was very technical and fun as hell! Erik did a great job on the oars as always, and Schuler rapid in particular was long, complex, and very challenging. The food was extraordinary, the camping deluxe, and all the other guests fun to be with. And I even got all my final exams all graded (I finished this at the Weed Motel 6 Monday evening)!! Next up for me is Moss Canyon/Rossasco Ravine on the north Yuba in 2 weeks, then a bunch of stuff in Colorado culminating with Gore Canyon (with AVA) in early August. With regard to the Middle Owyhee next year: Easter in 2011 is April 24, so I will have April 16 (Sa) - April 24 (Su) as my spring break. So hopefully you will run a trip on the MO during that time. If you do, I can guarantee you I will go on it barring unforseen circumstances (it would be best if it would not start right ON the 16th or end right ON the 24th, so I could have at least a day to travel each way). Also, I would like to go on the Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser trip sometime in the future if you could schedule it to end prior to Aug. 12, but that trip is probably more likely to work for me 2 years from now rather than next year. Thanks again, and I hope for your continued success, and success with all of your future plans for Momentum. I think that it is terriffic that you are always pushing the envelope, trying new things. I hope you don't work too hard though. Take care, Paul Kryder "
  • Illinois River Rafting

    "Simon, it was an incredible trip and you guys did a fantastic job of keeping us amused, well fed and safe. "
  • Lower Klamath River Rafting

    "First and foremost: a huge thanks to the entire, professional crew at Momentum for guiding our large group on a trip on the Lower Klamath River. They really took care of everything and all that was needed on our end was to relax and have a great time; to which I appreciate that! Besides their exceptional professionalism, they are wonderful people in their individual rights. And these great qualities show through, time and time again, thus adding to the quality of the trip. Having them all be super approachable, for me, made it that much easier to relax and have a great time. I was new to the group that had already used Momentum in the past, so there was already a great sense of community in place; and the guides/crew made it that much easier to become a part of this community. I appreciate everything everyone did during our week at Momentum and absolutely encourage you to book a trip with them. They will offer you a professional, safe trip with all the fun you want to put into it. They are outstanding, wonderful people, so get out there and get to know them!"