Welcome to ECHO! We are an award winning, experienced and respected Rogue River rafting and Middle Fork of the Salmon River outfitter based in Hood River, Oregon.
Since 1972, we have run the highest quality river trips possible: well-organized, ecologically sound and meaningful experiences. We have learned what it takes to make a river trip extra special for you, your friends and your family. Learn More › ›
The Latest Word (our blog)
Halfway to HalfwayMay 13, 2013
Halfway to Halfway and Other River Stories, co-written and complied by ECHO co-owner Dick Linford, won first prize for anthologies/compilations at the prestigious San Francisco Book Festival. The book is a collection of stories by and about river guides and outfitters. The tales are not so much about crashing whitewater and acts of great daring. [...]
RecognitionApril 18, 2013
We are pleased to announce that National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic’s magazine dedicated to travel, has selected Northwest Rafting Company’s trip on the Chuya and Bashkaus Rivers in Siberia as one of its 50 Tours of a Lifetime awards for 2013. This award is given to the year’s “most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best [...]
My Favorite Camp: Little PineApril 8, 2013
There are many wonderful camps on the Middle Fork, and I could write a story about the good times I have had at many of those places. High on that list is Little Pine Camp on river left. Little Pine gives people lots of options such as hiking, fishing, horseshoes, or simply hanging out around [...]
Stand Up PaddleboardingApril 6, 2013
We’ve gone crazy for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) here at ECHO! The new inflatable SUPs are much more stable, especially with their ability to punch through waves and remain balanced in rapids. We’ve been experimenting with the new boards this spring on the Hood River and White Salmon River – both within 20 minutes of [...]
