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Snake River Through Hells Canyon TRIP PLANNER (Meeting at Hells Canyon Dam) Snake River through Hells Canyon TRIP PLANNER (Meeting at Hells Canyon Dam) Congratulations! You are about to embark upon the vacation of a lifetime…O.A.R.S.’ rafting adventure on the Snake River through Hells Canyon. As you plan for your trip, many questions may arise. What should I pack? What equipment will O.A.R.S. provide? What will the weather be like? What about accommodations before and after the trip? Please use this trip planner as a resource for general information on your Hells Canyon rafting adventure. The information enclosed covers most everything you’ll need to know before your trip. Of course, if you have questions that are not answered in this packet, we are happy to help! Just call 1-800-346-6277 in the USA or Canada or 1-209-736-4677 if outside the USA or Canada to speak with an adventure consultant, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Pre-Departure Information ***Please fill out the enclosed guest registration form and return it to our office right away while you are planning your trip, or no later than 30 days prior to your departure—this information is invaluable to us in planning your trip.*** Getting There Hells Canyon Dam, Idaho is the meeting point of your Hells Canyon trip. Pittsburg Landing is the ending point of a three day trip. Heller Bar is the ending point for the five day trip. Halfway, OR and Pine Creek, OR are the two closest towns with amenities to Hells Canyon Dam. They are both very small places with populations of less than 500 people. Services include a grocery store/gas station, 2 – 3 restaurants, U.S. Bank. For driving directions to the dam, please use www.googlemaps.com, www.mapquest.com or www.yahoomaps.com for the most direct route from your starting point. Use Halfway, OR or Oxbow, OR 97847 as your destination point at Hells Canyon Dam. Please ensure you have made advance reservations to have your vehicle shuttled from Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing (3 day trip) or Heller Bar (5 day trip). Call Diana at Hells Canyon Shuttle at 1-800-785-3358 or visit http://www.hellscanyonshuttle.com/. If you are using a rental car, you will need to add an additional driver on your rental agreement. The rental car companies usually require a special from which will need to be faxed to Hells Canyon Shuttle. Please talk to Diana at Hells Canyon Shuttle if you need any assistance. Also remember you will need two sets of car keys (both ignition and door keys) to enable a smooth shuttle service. The cost of the shuttle from Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing is approximately $160, and from the dam to Heller Bar, $170. Driving times to Hells Canyon Dam from Spokane, WA 5 ½ hours Lewiston, ID 5 hours Boise, ID 3 ½ hours Seattle, WA 6 ½ hours Portland, OR 6 hours Halfway, OR 1 ¼ hours Pine Creek, OR 50 minutes Rendezvous We meet at 9:00 AM (PST) the day of your trip at Hells Canyon Dam. Your trip leader will give you a trip orientation, then pass out your waterproof river bags so that you can pack your belongings before we commence rafting. Pre-Trip Accommodations We recommend that you make reservations well in advance in order to guarantee lodging. We recommend the facilities listed below. (Pre- and post-trip lodging is not included in the trip cost.) In Halfway, OR (approximately 60 – 75 minutes drive from Hells Canyon Dam) Halfway Motel 541-742-5722 A standard room is approximately $60 per night for two people plus tax. Pine Valley Lodge 541-742-2027 or www.pvlodge.com A standard room is approximately $110 per night for two people plus tax (weekdays, $120 on weekends plus tax) and includes a continental breakfast. In Pine Creek, ID (approximately 50 minutes drive from Hells Canyon Dam) Hillside Bed and Breakfast 541-785-3389 Please mention you are an O.A.R.S. guest when making your reservation. What’s Included? Skilled professional guide service 4 (or 2) nights catered camping Meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 5 (or Day 3), with limited beer and wine at dinner High quality inflatable rafts and kayaks, colorful handcrafted dories, and related river equipment including paddle, helmet and personal flotation device (PFD) Wetsuits and splash jackets for paddlers – weather dependent What’s Not Included? Transportation to Hells Canyon Dam, or from the take out at Pittsburg Landing or Heller Bar Pre- and post-trip accommodations and meals Single tent supplement $30 plus tax Insurance of any kind, including travel insurance Items of a personal nature (see “Suggested Packing List” below) Gratuities 2 Equipment and Clothing Footwear For daily wear in the raft you will want either river sandals (with an ankle strap) or a comfortable pair of athletic shoes with good soles. These shoes will be wet all the time on the river in the boats.Make sure you get good-grip, no-slip soles! Some people prefer to wear river sandals in the boat and on wet hikes, and cushioned-soled athletic shoes or lightweight boots for the longer hikes. In the boats, in camp and on shorter hikes, river sandals are ideal. If you plan to buy footwear for the trip make sure you get it far enough in advance to break it in and wear your footwear until it’s comfy – if your feet hurt you won't enjoy the trip. For trips in spring or fall, wetsuit booties, neoprene socks, or fleece or wool socks (worn with river sandals) are recommended as an option to help keep your feet warm. Boatwear Start with sunscreen, a swimsuit, shorts, and long-sleeved shirt, and then add additional layers of long underwear, socks, rain pants, and rain jacket depending on the time of year. In the morning it can be cool on the boats. As the day warms up layers can be taken off and stored in your daypack. Campwear After a long day on the river you will want to refresh and change into clean comfortable clothing. Soft, loose- fitting shorts or pants, t-shirts, etc. will allow you to truly relax in the evening. Many women find sarongs or cotton dresses a nice change in the summer. For spring and fall trips you will want to have something dry and warm such as long sleeved shirts, pants, and fleece. Sleeping Bags We supply a professionally laundered sleeping bag with liner, a pillow with freshly laundered pillowcase, sleeping pad, ground cloth as well as a shared tent as mentioned in “We Supply.” The complete customized sleep kit that we provide is designed for your comfort and it maximizes available luggage space. If you have special needs (for example, you might be very tall and require a long sleeping bag), please call us at 800-346-6277 to discuss how we can accommodate your needs. Sun Protection Protecting yourself from the sun should be taken very seriously. A sun hat, sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses are a must. Also it’s a good idea to have a long-sleeved cotton shirt and lightweight long pants (preferably light colors) to cover up when you need a break from the sun. Women may prefer to bring a sarong or a piece of fabric to be used as a cover up. Lightweight gloves can also protect your hands. At the end of each day you will want to have some good moisturizing lotion or cream to replenish your skin from the drying effects of the sun and water. Suggested Packing List If you do not already own any of the items on the suggested packing list feel free to call our office for suggestions. However, each item listed is available for purchase online at www.oars.com in the OARStore. Please be mindful of the natural environment when purchasing items for your trip. Whenever possible, consider recyclable containers, rechargeable batteries, natural (non-toxic) sunscreens, lotions, biodegradable soaps, and so on. Equipment: __ Water bottles: 2 heavy-duty and minimum 1-liter capacity each with a carabiner to attach it to the boat. For day hikes, hydration systems like a CamelBak® are great, but you will still want 1 water bottle while in the boat __ Headlamp or flashlight, extra batteries and bulb __ Plastic bags: large trash bags and zip-lock bags to separate clean and dry clothes from wet and dirty __ Camera and accessories __ Fishing gear 3 Personal Items: __ Sunglasses with securing strap and a spare __ Towel: small, quick drying, and washcloth __ Toiletries including biodegradable soap and shampoo with moisturizer (Nature's Gate is recommended by our guides) __ Sunscreen: waterproof and SPF 30 or higher __ Lip protection: SPF 30 or higher __ Moisturizing lotion or cream: 1 bottle (Skin tends to get REALLY DRY – this is a VERY important item!) __ Insect repellent (with DEET*) __ Personal first aid kit (Band-aids, antibiotic ointment, ibuprofen, moleskin, eye drops, etc.) __ Spare pair of glasses and/or contacts (Blowing sand can cause problems for contact wearers) __ Cash for gratuities and goodies *During certain months, mosquitoes can be a bothersome problem. Please make sure you bring an adequate supply of insect repellent. Clothing: __ Long-sleeved shirt: 2 lightweight and light color for sun protection (UPF rated shirts are great) __ Long pants: lightweight and light color for sun protection (no jeans while on the river) __ Shade hat or visor with securing strap and a spare __ Bandanas __ Rain jacket & pants: waterproof (not water resistant) to protect you from the wind and splash from rapids, as well as rain.
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