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A Well Connected ECHO A Well Connected ECHO
January 17, 2012

ECHO’s Hood River, OR office is a hot bed of modern technology and connectivity. The first time I stepped foot in here I was blown away. I was struck with two questions – what’s a raft company need with all of these fancy computers and Zach, are you video conferencing with Dick and Joe? The [...]

New! Bluegrass with Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum on the Yampa River New! Bluegrass with Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum on the Yampa River
January 3, 2012

The Yampa is the ultimate setting for a bluegrass river trip. Its sheer canyon walls, grand overhangs, and large sandstone amphitheaters make it a natural concert hall. Dates: June 17-21, 2012 Price: $1095/person Reservations: Call ARTA at (800) 323-2782 We’ve just confirmed that bluegrass legends Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum will join a second river [...]

Vlad's 1980 Sayan Oka River Trip Vlad’s 1980 Sayan Oka River Trip
December 28, 2011

My first trip to the Sayan Oka was not an easy one. First of all, with the exception of my wife, I went to Oka with people whom I barely knew. In the Soviet sport of rafting I could not officially lead my group to this trip unless I gradually passed through rivers of all [...]

A Look Back at Some of the Awards and Recognition that ECHO Received in 2011 A Look Back at Some of the Awards and Recognition that ECHO Received in 2011
December 22, 2011

2011 was a great year for ECHO. We’re proud and humbled by all the recognition our trips received in 2011. Thanks to all our hard working, friendly guides and staff for running legendary trips, and a special thanks to all the wonderful guests we had in 2011. We couldn’t have done it without every one [...]