Recent Posts from ECHO Staff
Quotes From Our First Trips of the Season
Middle Fork of the Salmon Trips "Scenery, Weather, Water, Food---it was all great!" "The bliss experienced by floating the Middle Fork in a place of such beauty, combined with the positive energy of the guides and other guests gave me so many good vibes that any time I think of it I'm happy." Rogue Trips "The rafting was great and the fact that everyone was able to do as much or as little as they wanted and still have a great time. The guides were terrific...
Good Snow = Great Flow!
Throughout the winter and spring, we at ECHO World HQ have watched in wonder as the snow continued to fall in the Salmon River Basin. Why does the snowpack excite us you wonder? Do we get so bored in the off-season that we start using kayaks as sleds? No, it is because lots of snow provides great river flow throughout the summer! As of today, the snowpack for the Salmon River Watershed is 22% above average. This means the Middle Fork of the Salmon River promises...
$400 Discount on August Middle Fork Trips
Here at ECHO, we believe that everyone deserves a vacation, especially during these challenging economic times. We want to do our part to make sure your family and friends get to experience the glory of the outdoors this summer. We are pleased to announce a $400 price reduction on all regularly priced Middle Fork of the Salmon River trips during the month of August! We think there is no better place to spend quality time with family and friends then this famed Wild & Scenic river....
River Guacamole
"River guacamole" is our famous guacamole recipe that originated with world traveler and ECHO guide extraordinaire Jeremy Thomas. He says "Keep it simple - mayo / sour cream are for crazy Russians (Vlad) to eat right out of the tub - THEY DO NOT GO IN GUAC." The ingredients 10 moderately squishy avocados 6 tomatoes 2 yellow onions 3 Jalapeno peppers 1 bunch of cilantro 4 limes Salt Directions Fill up your ECHO cup with a fresh Riverita™. Mash the avocados, tomatoes, onions, and peppers in...
Family Yoga on the Rogue River, 2008
Join us this July for a Family Trip with added flexibility. ECHO will spend four days rafting the Wild & Scenic Rogue River with renowned yoga instructor Dennis Eagan. Dennis has practiced yoga for over 13 years and completed a two year Advance Studies Program with Rodney Yee. He currently teaches in the California, but will break away to accompany this outdoor yoga adventure. Each morning and evening Dennis will lead a yoga session in the tranquil and serene setting surrounding the Rogue. Days will be...
2009 Advanced Whitewater School
Graduates of our Professional Guide Schools have asked for more so we've introduced graduate school for river guides. The Advanced Whitewater School is intended for the individual with a working knowledge of river guiding and thirst for more. We chose to offer this course on the Middle Fork of the Salmon at the end of May when the weather is bad and the river is high. You will flip boats, you will swim, and you will be cold. Everyone is expected to have previous training and...
Gift Certificates Now Available
The holidays are upon us and why not treat your friends and family to the gift of adventure this year! Memories of a river trip will last a lifetime and from bluegrass trips to wine tasting trips there is something for everyone! ECHO offers gift certificates for use on any of our trips. They are available in any dollar amount up to the entire cost of the trip of your choice and can be mailed to you or your loved one. Purchase before December 22 and...
Bluegrass on Whitewater, 2008
ECHO is thrilled to announce the return of bluegrass musicians, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum for two exciting river adventures this year. If you have never joined in one of these amazing trips, you will be awed at the combination of days spent braving whitewater and nights enjoying a bluegrass jam. Laurie and Tom have been accompanying ECHO on river trips for 15 years. As a self-proclaimed "river rat," Laurie’s love of music is rivaled by her love of the great outdoors. She and Tom try...
The ECHO World Headquarters is Moving!
After running ECHO for 36 years, owners Dick Linford and Joe Daly are slowing down. Not disappearing, mind you. Just slowing down. Thanks to computers, phones, and instant messaging Joe will work from his home in Berkeley, California and Dick will work from his new home in Bend, Oregon. Sadly for all of us, Sue Kingsbury and Sadie (the brains behind the whole operation) are retiring. Sue will continue to work on a part time basis and promises to make a guest appearance at new office....
Behind the Scenes Guide Stories
Textbook River Guide Ingenuity on Bear Camp Road by Hata Hill This year we ran a couple of 5 day Rogue trips, which we love because they afford the option of a layover day and more time to enjoy the beauty of the Rogue. Our July 3rd launch was one of these, which meant that we took out on the same day as our July 4th 4 day trip. Our former guide and longtime river running friend Peter Fox had organized the July 3rd trip, and...
