Lower Salmon River Reveille and Retreat

A recommended gear list is provided above, however, if you are short on some gear, contact us and we will get you set up.

A non-locking carabiner is an entrapment hazard on rafting trips.

On our summer trips, we usually bathe in the river. Biodegradable soap and shampoo are best for the river, so bring that if you can. We can also heat up some water for you, and you can use a soapy washcloth to wash yourself or bring wet wipes. You can also bring a sun shower if you’d like.

Some campsites on the Rogue have outhouses, but we do not frequent them often. At campsites without an outhouse, the guides will set up a “groover”, which is a portable toilet, away from the campsite. The guides will also set up a handwashing station near the groover.

No need to tip! We are a nonprofit and these trips are free, because we truly believe in the impact of these trips and our mission. 

Age limit is 18. If you can self-rescue, i.e. swim to shore and crawl out of the river if need be, you are good to go.

Our guides make every effort to not flip the rafts, but it can happen on occasion. You will be instructed before getting in a boat on what to do if this occurs. Inflatable kayaks can and do flip more frequently. For this reason, helmets are required while in the inflatable kayaks.

It is often a challenge to get messages to you while you’re on the river, because there is very limited cell service. We carry Garmin inreach devices in case of an emergency. Arrangements can be made to share the number if need be, however, depending where we are on the river, extraction is difficult if there is not an emergency. 

Our trips carry satellite communication devices known as Garmin inreach, but it’s important to know that they are strictly for emergency evacuation situations and not 100% reliable since our trips flow through vast wilderness areas. 

The guides are well-versed in evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency and how they handle the situation will depend on the severity of the situation and where your trip is located on the river.

No.  Also, no alcohol or mind-altering substances may be consumed while on the river. This is for your safety and for our insurance. As we all know, not all of us do well with alcohol, so our motto is “in moderation”.  If you want to bring a fifth of your favorite spirit you may, however, please put it in a non-breakable container. Only one please! 

You may bring up to one case of your favorite beverage, however, it may not be able to be placed in a cooler as space is limited. If we run out of space in the coolers, we do what’s called a “drag bag” where we hang a bag in the water off the boats in order to get drinks as cold as the water allows. 

As for marijuana, we are a Green Cross friendly group, but recall our motto. You may bring your favorite herb for the camp, but be advised it is not allowed while on the water, nor is it legal on Idaho trips. Remember, some of us may be dealing with substance issues, and may be in recovery, so please keep it low key.

There is always a chance that whatever you bring along rafting could be lost to the river. However, bringing a camera can capture special trip moments. We recommend that you store your camera in a case, in a Ziploc bag, inside your dry bag. Pelican boxes provide the best waterproof protection, and you could also use a disposable waterproof camera.

Warrior Impact guides also bring a camera on each trip to take pictures for the group. After the trip, these photos are uploaded to a special section of our website for you to view. Guests can view these photos, upload their own photos, and download any of the photos for free. Only guests on your trip will have access to these photos.

For Rogue River trips, always bring good sturdy rain gear, as they are during the spring and fall and we do get rain.  For the Lower Salmon trips, even if the forecast is for sun, we recommend at the very least, bringing a waterproof jacket in case of showers. Conditions can change rapidly on the river and being prepared can make your trip more comfortable.

On the Rogue River we provide splash gear– fancy rain gear with closures on the wrists and ankles. We are in the process of acquiring dry suits for these trips. On the lower Salmon, it's usually hot so they are not needed.  

The cooler evening temperatures and rushing water keep mosquitoes from being a huge problem, but during the hot months and at the lower elevations, there may be bugs. If you or your children are sensitive to mosquitoes, you may want to bring repellant.

As with any outdoor sport or adventure activity, rafting has the potential for risks. Your safety is our number one priority both on & off the river. All members of our staff are experienced and competent boaters, so you can rest easy knowing you are in good hands.

That is very unlikely on our Rogue River trips, as it's cold and we run very conservative to keep you dry and warm. On our Lower Salmon River trips, depending on which boat you are on there is a potential if you are interested in hitting the rapids hard. This is not required, but as it’s so hot sometimes we may have a little fun and games when conditions allow. We also sometimes do white-water Olympics or flip drills if you are interested. 

In the event that you do fall out of the raft, our highly experienced guides will direct you to the safest path and get you back in the boat rapidly.

All our guides are very experienced, but we are not a commercial outfit. Several of our guides are full time professionals who run the Rogue all year long. Others are former guides who still do recreational boating and raft all year long. Most of us are prior military, firefighter medics, and former Search and Rescue, so you are in really good hands.