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INDIGO CREEK OUTFITTERS The Wild & Scenic TRIP PLANNING AND RESERVATION DETAILS

(541) 282-4535 • [email protected] • P.O. Box 123, Phoenix, OR 97535 Contents Editor’s Note Planning Your Rogue Trip

08 hank you for choosing Indigo Creek TOutfitters as your Rogue River Packing for your outfitter. The following pages provide details Rogue River trip you may find helpful as you plan your trip. Please don’t hesitate to call or email anytime. 09 We are local to the and love Common wildlife in sharing our backyard with locals and visitors Southern alike. We’ll look forward to your adventure! 04 Here we go! 10 Trip meeting time Julie Volpert and location. Places Camping out along Outfitter - Reservations to stay before and the Rogue River after your trip. Call or text: (541) 282-4535 14 [email protected] Food and dietary accommodations www.IndigoCreekOutfitters.com

WELCOME TO 12 OUR BACKYARD Meet [some of] the Indigo Crew 06 River Time

What is a typical day like on our trips?

Reservation Details OFF THE RIVER 16 EXPLORING THE CANYON PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY 20 Will Volpert Heather Wells Yann Crist-Evans Jill Lovrin Outfitter - Operations Trip Support - Office Guide - W&S Rogue Guide - W&S Rogue

Originally from Inverness Heather is our Rafting Center Yann grew up in Boulder, Jill has lived in the Rogue CANCELLATION POLICY Park, California, Will has manager and provides oper- Colorado and at an early Valley for 10 years and works 22 called ational support to our crews age discovered a backyard as a teacher in Medford. “home” since 2004. His family packing for multi-day trips. playground of mountains and Summer break gives her the has other outfitting busi- A Rogue Valley native, she is rivers. He’s worked as a guide opportunity to explore local nesses on the Kern River in currently attending school at throughout the west on big rivers and work with us on TRAVEL INSURANCE Southern California and and Southern Oregon University, rivers, small creeks, half-day the Wild & Scenic Rogue. 23 the Middle Fork of the Salm- pursuing a degree in Outdoor stretches and week-long WILD & SCENIC ROGUE RIVER MAP 18 on in Idaho. Adventure Leadership. multi-day trips.

2 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 3 TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDFORD INTERNATIONAL (MFR)

Many of our guests fly into the Medford Interna- tional Airport. If your Rogue River trip is part of a larger itinerary, it may make the most sense to rent a car and drive to Galice Resort. If you only need transportation to and from the airport, please arrange a shuttle with Galice Resort. Uber is now available in Southern Oregon as well.

Meet the crew - Phil Finkel Where to Stay Before Your Trip Phil has over 30 years guiding experience on the Rogue We recommend that you stay at our meeting place, River, and he enjoys backcountry and cross-country skiing throughout . Trip Meeting Location: Galice Resort the Galice Resort, the night before your trip departs. This makes meeting easier on the morning of your trip. Where to Stay After Your Trip Galice’s phone number is (541) 476-3818. Their website for reservations is www.galice.com. Galice has rustic If you are flying out of Medford International Air- cabins and rooms in the Galice House available. Please port the day after your trip, we recommend stay- contact the Galice Resort as soon as possible to make ing at the Rogue Regency Inn, located in Medford, Here we go! Oregon. They are located just a few minutes from lodging reservations. Be sure to let them know that you are joining Indigo Creek Outfitters. If Galice is full, the airport and provide an airport shuttle service. 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (please see reservation email) there are a number of lodging alternatives in Merlin and Galice Resort, 11744 Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532 Grants Pass, Oregon. To add days to your Southern Oregon visit, you may consider spending a couple nights in or near Ashland, Oregon. Home of the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland is a fun town with excellent restaurants and entertainment. n the morning of your trip, our lead guide ook for an Indigo Creek Outfitters van or will meet you and other guests at the truck in the parking area at Galice Resort. While you are in the area... O Galice Resort & General Store. Most of our LWe will provide you with a large dry bag for National Park trips meet at 9:00 a.m. however specialty kayak you to pack your items. Additionally, you’ll receive WE HAVE GONE ON OVER A Jedediah Smith State Park instruction courses in August meet at 8:00 a.m. a smaller dry “day bag” that can be accessible DOZEN GUIDED RIVER TRIPS. Oregon Caves National Monument We’ll answer questions about the trip, give out throughout the day. The large dry bag will be Rogue Valley Wine Tasting waterproof bags for personal gear and then shut- stored in our “camp boat” and will be downstream THIS ONE WAS THE BEST. Oregon Shakespeare Festival tle everyone to our put-in site by van. It’s encour- of the group, so it’s important to not pack any- Britt Music Festival aged that you arrive early to grab breakfast and thing you may need during the day in this bag. We Pacific Crest Trail any last minute items you may need. Galice has a will move vehicles to the overnight parking area restaurant as well as a retail store for last-minute and our van will transport the group to our launch Day 1 on the river... items (water bottles, fishing licenses, etc.). location, just a few miles down the road. It won’t take long before you are enjoying the Rogue River.

4 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 5 Inflatable kayaks, aka “Duckies,” following the “The guides were true “mother duck” raft around the corner at the professionals, with the famous Horseshoe Bend Rapid. utmost care for safety while still making sure that everyone on the trip had a blast.”

DISCOVER RIVER TIME

Our Rogue trips are OUR PROFESSIONAL CREW long enough to begin Team Indigo is comprised of guides, to forget what time and drivers, and a customer/trip support day of the week it is. We THERE’S NO TIME crew who love what they do. We strive affectionately refer to to provide exceptional customer service, this feeling as “river time.” to run polished and expectation- So much of our lives are LIKE “RIVER TIME” shattering adventures, and love – run by the calendar and absolutely love – sharing our amazing time of day that it’s nice neighborhood rivers. As your host, our to enjoy the experience varied backgrounds and experiences, of time not mattering. n your trip we’ll float about Oar boats carry the majority of our personalities, stories, and aspirations To that end, you might 40 miles and run some gear and also provide a comfortable SAFETY ON THE RIVER will form the backbone of your visit to want to leave your watch O outstanding . Typi- place to kick back and relax as your Safety on your trip is our primary our wild rivers. in your vehicle for the cally, we’ll have breakfast around 8:00 guide rows the boat downstream. concern and probably yours as well. duration of your trip. a.m. each day and try to be on the You will be traveling in a remote area Paddle boats are more participatory water by 10:00 a.m. We raft about six and doing something that is quite and passengers will have a paddle hours every day with a break for lunch a bit different from your everyday early in the afternoon. Quite often we to help move the boat downstream. routine. The primary elements for a stop for a hike or to visit a historic site A guide in the back controls the raft safe, healthy trip are to always wear a after lunch. When we arrive at camp with oars while giving instruction to personal flotation device on the water, you’ll have time to relax, swim or sit the crew. be diligent about hand washing and back with a good book. Inflatable kayaks are the most active Tate Creek Bridge to follow the directions of our guides. way to head downstream is in an Pausing for a group photograph on Our boats are rugged inflatable rafts There are lodges and access points inflatable kayak. These boats are fast, the historic Tate Creek Bridge. 12 to 18 feet in length that carry gear along the river in the unlikely event super maneuverable, and an absolute and passengers. On nearly all of our that an evacuation is needed. Our blast to run through rapids. trips, we bring along inflatable kayaks. guides are trained in First Aid and river These stable, easy to use boats let you rescue techniques. run rapids on your own.

6 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 7 Packing Where the FOR YOUR WILD THINGS ARE e will be traveling through side from mammals, the Rogue a wilderness area that is River is well known for its leg- ROGUE TRIP W home to many creatures. It A endary Steelhead and is very common over the course of our runs. These fish enjoy the river when iver attire should be The large dry bag measures 16” trips to see bear, deer, bald eagles, and temperatures cool down and we are casual and comfort- in diameter and 25” tall when other wildlife. For the most part, these more likely to see them in the winter, R able. Please limit your closure is rolled to maximum animals are harmless and not interest- spring, and fall seasons. During the Meet the crew - Scott Rion personal gear but bring warm, ed in what we are doing. We do take summer you may spot trout or the inva- volume. We also provide a Indigo Creek guide, Scott Rion, has functional clothing in the event precautions to keep human and wildlife sive species of Northern Pike Minnow. worked on the Rogue River for over weather is inclement. The smaller dry bag that you have interactions to a minimum and these 25 years. He continues to carve out Rogue canyon is usually warm, access to throughout the day. will be discussed by our guides before time to join a handful of trips each however rain and cold weather Please limit your personal your trip and at camp. season and we’re lucky to have him. can occur at any time. Rain gear items to these bags. If you is essential on all trips. A light have additional items we can change of clothing and a wool probably accommodate them, or fleece pullover are usually sufficient for camp. but please contact our office so we know ahead of time. Each guest is provided with Optional items might two waterproof bags for include a paperback book, personal gear. One large bag sketchpad, field glasses, fishing holds your overnight clothing equipment (rods in protective, and sleeping bag while the aluminum cases) and camera. smaller “day bag” will hold Howard Creek Remember that the Rogue This stunning has an easily items you may need throughout can experience changeable accessible swimming hole that is a the day. The overnight bag weather throughout the season. popular stop on most trips. carried on our supply boat and Our experience has shown is not accessible during the day. Black-Tailed Deer Frog that wool or fleece clothing provides the best all weather comfort.

Minimalist Packing List

• Rain jacket • Personal medication • Wool or fleece jacket • Towel • Pillow • Water bottle • Shirt and pants for camp • Flashlight or headlamp • Sunscreen • Water shoes (no flip flops) • Baseball type cap • Sunglasses with strap You may not use all of the gear • Tennis shoes for camp on your packing list, but we • Swimsuit and shorts strongly recommend that you • Insect repellent bring it all. • Toiletries

8 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 9 Arriving at Camp Our camps on the Rogue River are a Adjacent to the river is the well- far cry from “roughing it.” In fact, with known “Rogue River Trail.” Some of cozy, spacious tents and delicious our guests appreciate a new perspec- food, it may feel more like a traveling tive and may spend part of their af- bed and breakfast than a traditional ternoon hiking the trail. It offers gor- camping experience. geous views of the river and is easily accessible throughout the day. Each day, a large supply boat goes downstream ahead of our group to There is something about being out- set-up camp. When we arrive, tents side all day along the river, eating and the rest of camp are completely delicious and healthy food, being set-up. We brings chairs, tables, and a away from electronics and out of cell kitchen to make camp feel more like phone range, that leads to a great home. night of sleep. Don’t be surprised if you turn in early. We arrive at camp around 4:00 p.m. Your tent will have been set-up and our camping area will have been Don’t Forget Your “Sunnies” converted to a home-away-from- Indigo Creek guide, Corby Fuhriman, home, including a dining ta- enjoying a warm and sunny ble, chairs, and kitchen. day on the river. A bathroom is easily accessed and is lo- cated in a private area a short walk from camp. Home-Away-From-Home UNDER THE STARS

Camp Toilets THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN WAKING UP TO FRESH aka “Groovers” BREWED COFFEE AND THE SOUND OF THE RIVER Camp toilets (Groovers) are either a BLM three-sided pit toilet with seat and lid, or our here’s no beating the quiet and uring breakfast, an Indigo Creek own heavy duty porta potties peacefulness of morning on the guide will describe the day with seats that seal tightly for river. Long before the sun begins ahead and give you an overview transport. Our crew sets them T D up in private places away from to heat up the river canyon we’ll have of what to expect. While we’re doing the a big pot of coffee ready for you. Our dishes and packing up the kitchen you our camping and eating areas. Indigo Creek Camping Gear Home for the Night guides drink coffee – a lot of it – and if can start packing your bag and getting We place a paddle next to the you are a coffee drinker you’ll appreci- ready for a day on the river. Put some We provide tents, sleeping bags, and hand-wash set up down the The Indigo Creek camp boat sets ate our “cowboy” coffee. If you prefer tea sunblock on, fill up your water bottle sleeping pads at no extra cost. Our trail, away from the toilet to the entire camp up before the group there will be a variety of teas available. and maybe grab one more cup of coffee. gear is clean and well-maintained. alert others that the toilet is arrives. Night one at Meadow Creek. Have a cup or two or three while our Our guides are packing up the boats in use. A hand wash system is crew prepares breakfast. and we’ll be on the water shortly… always available at both the toilet and in the kitchen area.

10 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 11 What’s the weather like? How much water is there? Grateful for “Wild & Scenic” In Southern Oregon we like to say The Rogue River is dam-controlled that “if you don’t like the weather, by the William Jess Dam, which forms WELCOME TO OUR wait ten minutes.” In other words, . This is a large dam weather can change really quickly and that creates a storage capacity of The Rogue River is one of the eight you should be prepared for sun, rain, 315,000 acre feet and supplies the founding rivers of the Wild & Sce- hot, and cold weather throughout Rogue River with an adequate flow BACKYARD nic Rivers Act. your trip. Mornings can be cool (down for rafting year round. There are to 50 degrees) and afternoons can be numerous to the Rogue “It is hereby declared to be the policy HEADED DOWNSTREAM hot (100 degrees), so having a variety River downstream of the dam that of the that certain An Indigo Creek group travels of clothing will help you be comfort- can also add a substantial amount of selected rivers of the Nation which, downstream below Kelsey Falls able. water to the river. Thus, if there are with their immediate environments, on the second day of a four-day trip rain or snow melt events the river can possess outstandingly remarkable Average Highs / Lows (F) rise and fall regardless of the outflow scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and April: 64 / 40 from William Jess Dam. wildlife, historic, cultural or other May: 72 / 45 similar values, shall be preserved in June: 80 / 50 In the United States, most rivers are free-flowing condition, and that they July: 89 / 55 measured in “Cubic Feet Per Second,” and their immediate environments August: 89 / 54 or in river guide lingo “CFS.” Our shall be protected for the benefit September: 82 / 47 guides have run the Rogue when and enjoyment of present and future October: 69 / 41 flows in Agness have ranged from 800 generations.” CFS to 90,000 CFS.

Wild & Scenic Rivers Act October 2, 1968

Folks travel from all over the world to experience the Wild & Scenic stretch of the Rogue River. Here in Southern Oregon, we consider this our backyard - how lucky are we?

here’s an amazing thing that around, and discover a world without happens when you push off the distractions of modern day life. T onto a multi-day river trip. It’s a sense of relief, of freedom, of being erhaps the best part of a able to finally relax. There is always river trip is that you get to a build up of anticipation, of what P experience a wonderful place to expect, but then suddenly, magi- with people who mean the most to cally, you are rounding the bend and you. Whether you are traveling with embarking on a new adventure. As the friends or family or both, you will find road and signs of civilization disap- that relationships are strengthened Rafters and kayakers enjoy a moment of calm in the pear you will discover that life on under stars, in wilderness, and on early afternoon on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. the river is simple – be curious, look rivers with whitewater and challenge.

12 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 13 Tasty food in a beautiful setting Local Providers

When possible, we seek out local providers for many of the ingredi- Dining with a view ents on our menu. Not only does it help our friends and neighbors within our community, but it also We take a lot of pride in eating well on the river. Our menu features makes sense: our region is known healthy, fresh, and delicious options with a twist of outdoor flair. for Farm to Fork, high quality culinary excperiences.

EXAMPLES INCLUDE: Rogue Creamery, Pallet Wine Company, Harry & David, Brewing, Rising Sun Farms....

ll on-river meals are provided, beginning with lunch the first A day and ending with lunch on the last day. Evenings feature three courses, house wines and beer, and coffee or tea if desired.

Our guides are fantastic chefs who Dietary Accommodations enjoy the creative approach needed to deliver tasty dishes in an outdoor With advance notice we are environment. Our innovative menu happy to accommodate most choices and concepts are subtly dietary requests. At the time of adjusted each year to reflect emerging your reservation we try to collect trends in the United States restaurant as much information as possible industry. to make your trip perfect for you. This includes food preferences, We’ll gladly accommodate reasonable requests, and allergies. We also dietary restrictions with advanced ask participants to fill out a par- notice. ticipant information form, which includes dietary information.

Including, but not limited, to:

“The food was over- Gluten Free Dairy Free the-top excellent... Nut Free Soy Free Yes, we serve the “World’s Best Cheese” gourmet meals served Vegetarian In 2019, Rogue Creamery’s “Rogue Blue” won the on the shores of the Vegan title of the “World’s Best Cheese.” We couldn’t agree Rogue River. ” Pescatarian more and have been serving it since 2017. Special Allergies And more... Indigo Creek guide, Yann Crist-Evans, preparing dinner on night one of a three-day trip.

14 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 15 The Rogue River Trail Paralleling the river, the Rogue River Trail is highly accessible and offers a great perspective of EXPLORING the river canyon. From the trailhead to Illahe, the trail covers over 40 miles and winds its way along the rivers north bank. Highlights on the trail include OFF RIVER Whisky Creek, Kelsey Creek, and Mule Creek Canyon. There’s a lot more to these trips than simply floating downstream. Numerous tributaries, historic homesteads, If at any point during your trip and spectacular vistas beg to be explored. you would like to explore the trail, simply let one of our guides know and we can arrange to incorporate a hike into your trip itinerary. For instance, you might hike in the morning after breakfast and meet the rest of the group for lunch along the river. Out and backs are also easily accommodated in the afternoons and evenings while at Zane Grey’s “Heart Rock Tree” camp. Our guides know the trail well, so whether you are looking Beneath a large Oak Tree on a property for a quick jaunt or an extended formerly homesteaded by the famous hike, we can point you in the right author, Zane Grey, lay hundreds of heart- direction. shaped rocks. Their origins come from travelers to the Rogue River who add to If you plan to hike a lot, you might collection over time. Some of them are consider bringing a small back- perfectly shaped hearts, while some high- pack and an extra water bottle. light the river guides artistic liberty.

here is something special discovers a remarkable slot canyon. about having knowledge The juxtaposition of creek and river Historic Homesteads T and familiarity with a place is astonishing. On a hot summer Numerous historic homesteads that is foreign to so many. Perhaps day, anywhere else you would be dot the banks of the Rogue River. it brings pride to know that what breaking a sweat. The cool pools Whisky Creek Cabin, Zane Grey’s, you are about to show them will of East Creek are refreshing. The and the are knock their socks off. Or perhaps vibrant bright greens are stunning. a just a few of the popular stops it’s understanding the emotion or The croaking frogs and swimming we make on many of our trips. character of a place that leads to tadpoles help clarify the pristine a feeling of connectivity between and untouched character of the Historic river side lodges are a human and creek. Whatever it is, creek. unique addition to the river corri- East Creek brings this feeling out to dor. Often these started as small many of our guides. It’s perhaps the ast Creek is a little-known enterprises and have grown into most overlooked, least visited, and gem on the Rogue River. well run commercial lodges that most perfect tributary on the entire E Many groups don’t even are always a treat to visit. Rogue. With stairs to the former notice the creek as the drift by. And Easy side hikes - Flora Del “General’s Cabin” at the mouth of that’s perfectly fine with us. We’ll be Many stops involve just a one or two If you are interested in visiting the creek, the untrained adventurer spending time here, enjoying one minute walk to a spectacular setting. one of these lodges please let might write the creek off with the of the Rogue River’s most unique our office know prior to your trip. arrogant thought that human civ- and special places. And we hope to ilization has etched its way up the share it with you, too. creeks canyon walls. The thought could not be further from truth. The historic Rogue River Ranch is a Moving up the creek, one quickly beautiful property worth a visit

16 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 17 The Wild & Scenic Rogue River SOUTHERN OREGON Map designed by Indigo Creek guide, Yann Crist-Evans Yann guide, Indigo Creek Map designed by

18 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 19 Performance

It is sometimes necessary to cancel or modify a trip because of unusual circumstances. We reserve the right to cancel or modify Reservation any trip due to weather or water conditions or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we cannot be responsible for expenses other than refunding all or part of fees paid to Indigo Creek Outfitters..The determination of refunds (if any) will be made after reviewing trip details. Guides and other on-river personnel DETAILS are not authorized to make or promise trip refunds or credits.

Responsibility Trip participants should understand that river trips Gratuities involve known and unknown risks. Indigo Creek Outfitters assumes no responsibility for injuries, death, Guests sometimes ask or loss/damage to client’s property while on the river. whether gratuities are All clients must sign a Release and Waiver Agreement appropriate. If you enjoyed expressly acknowledging these points. Indigo Creek your trip, please feel free Outfitters assumes no responsibility for vehicles and/ to leave a tip with the lead or the contents of vehicles parked during the trip. guide at the end of the Because of the risks associated with river trips, including trip. Typically, tips range personal injury, death, property loss or damage or between 8-15% of the financial loss in the event of trip cancellation, we urge trip fare. Gratuities will be all trip participants to supplement their own insurance shared among all the with travel insurance (see page 21). guides.

Photography

If you are going to be in a beautiful place, you might as well bring a nice camera. Your Health Every Indigo Creek trip has a Nikon DSLR accompanying the trip that our guides are Our Rogue River trips trained to use. You are also are relaxing, but they Age Limits welcome to use it if you’d are a dramatic change in like. Many of our guests routine for most people. To Beverages bring their own cameras as The minimum age on our participate, you should be in well. Inexpensive waterproof We provide limited house wine and beer on our trips. Rogue River trips is six Leave No Trace good health. You may also need cameras work great. If you You are welcome to supplement our supply with your years old. This age limit to perform certain physical activities. These are bringing a nice DSLR, it own beverages. Except for wine, please consider canned is in place for the safety To protect the canyon, we carry out all trash, include basic swimming, hiking in rugged or needs to be transported in or plastic bottles as these are easier to pack than glass. of your child, the safety of separate recyclables, and use no soap in the river. uneven terrain, climbing in and out of rafts a waterproof, durable, hard For safety reasons, we do not allow the consumption of our other guests and our Guides will instruct you in simple procedures that and assisting in your rescue, if that becomes case. We use the Pelican Case alcohol while on the river. In addition to beer and wine, guides. minimize the impact of our group’s trip. necessary. Please let us know when you fill out brand for our own cameras we provide soft drinks, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, your participant information form if you have and they work well. and water. If you have a special request, please simply any health or dietary restrictions. let our office know prior to your trip.

20 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 21 Travel Insurance We recommend that you supplement personal insurance with travel insurance. Policies that include accident, cancellation, and baggage protection are available through our website, as well as most travel agents. Cancellation initiated by you may result in substantial loss of fees paid. Available insurance protects against the loss of deposits in the event you must cancel because of unforeseen circumstances.

For Travel Insurance information, please contact Julie Volpert at (541) 282-4535 or via email at [email protected].

Inflatable kayakers take in the beauty of Paradise OUR GUIDES WERE TERRIFIC. Creek on the third day of their four-day trip. FUN, SKILLED BOATMEN, HARD WORKING AND COMMITTED TO There is magic on this planet. THEIR GUESTS HAVING AN Cancellations INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE.

If you must cancel your The balance of the trip fee reservation, you may be is due no later than 60 days eligible for a partial refund. prior to departure. If the Our cancellation policy balance is not paid within is firm. We operate under our terms, the reservation is IT’S IN THE WATER stringent federal regulations, assumed to be canceled and which restrict the number the deposit forfeited. of guests per trip and the number of trips per Cancellation notice received season. We incur substantial by our office more than 60 Special Use Permits days prior to the trip will expenses before each trip We operate under Special Use Permits from result in a refund of fees departs and, in the event of the Bureau of Land Management, Medford paid less the non-refundable late cancellations cannot District, and the U.S. Forest Service. The portion. Within 60 days there recover costs, nor can we Oregon State Marine Board licenses our are no refunds. make refunds. If you must activities. Our permit and license are your cancel at the last minute and assurance that Indigo Creek Outfitters is do not have travel insurance; legally outfitting on the river. Our operations try to find a friend to take and facilities are operated on a non- your place. discriminatory basis. Because the Rogue is in the mountain west and summer weather is Indigo Creek Outfitters usually dry, the managing agencies sometimes requires a non-refundable ban open fires during the summer. In this case, deposit of $200 per person to we use propane stoves for cooking and are confirm a reservation. unable to light a campfire at night.

22 INDIGO CREEK • (541) 282-4535 • [email protected] 23 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING INDIGO CREEK

e are a family-run whitewater rafting company based in In ten years and thousands of river miles, we’ve discovered that it might Phoenix, Oregon and we believe that being outside is sim- be whitewater and thrill that attracts customers to our business, but W ply good for the soul. Time on the river captures extraor- it’s the people – family, old friends, new friends, and our hard working dinary moments of authenticity and our trips provide a platform for guides – that draw our guests back for another trip. The same is true experiences that create lasting memories. for us – we love being outside and spending time on the river and it’s sharing these special places with others that makes it worthwhile. The 2020 is our tenth year in business and we humbly invite you to join last nine years have proven that we truly do have the best customers us on an exceptional Southern Oregon outdoor adventure. Today our on earth. founding values reverberate louder than ever: our team is driven to go above and beyond your expectations, to provide acclaimed customer Our family thanks you for choosing Indigo Creek Outfitters. service and - most importantly - our focus is to run the absolute best family-friendly rafting trips. Will and Julie Volpert, Owner-Outfitters (541) 282-4535 • [email protected]