Professionalism:
Many of our guides live in White Salmon and Portland year-round. Our team trains on a regular basis, and many of our guides commit to longer-term certification programs. We are proud to train at the International Rafting Federation standards for guide certifications.
Consistency:
The Portland Rafting Company has run tens of thousands of people down the White Salmon, many of our guides have worked this river for over 10 years - they're seasoned professionals.
Fun:
PDX Guides love sharing the fun rapids, beautiful scenery, and rich history of the area with our guests.
Start rafting with your own PDX Rafting crew today!
Established 2017:
Portland Rafting Company LLC. opens operations on the Clackamas river in Oregon doing business as PDX Rafting.
2020:
Operations suspended during pandemic.
2021:
Training center established.
2022:
2023:
First Kayak workshops
2024:
American Red Cross licensed training provider established.
2025:
Klickitat River overnight trip established.
Origin: Puget Sound WA
Experience: 17th-year
Status: Master Guide
Fun Facts: Fish and Wildlife watershed management professional
Origin: U.S Army
Experience: 18th-year
Status: Master Guide
Fun Facts:
Adjunct Professor Mathmatics
White Salmon Local
I.R.F. Instructor
Professional Kayaker
#inwaterwelive
River Name: Rick James
Status: Local Legend
Skills: Master fisherman
Fun Facts: Aquarium aficionado
River Name: Top Guide Josh
Dog Dad
Origin: North Carolina
Experience: 5th-year guide
Status: Super Shrig
Fun Facts:
White Salmon Local
Handy with a hammer
Mayor of BZ
Ski Patroller
Plays a mean guitar
Experience: 7th-year
Status: Master Guide
Pirate
Artist
Dice
AKA: BIG AL