Join the Go Wild team for this one-of-a-kind land, air, and water paddling adventure! Take a wilderness flight into Oregon's largest wilderness and paddle out 20+ miles on fun class II+ water. This trip allows ample time for practicing boating skills, fishing, relaxing at camp, wildlife viewing, and includes an opening dinner at the luxury Minam River Lodge in the heart of the wilderness. 

Our journey begins with a beautiful stretch of calm water where we'll practice packraft skills, before turning into a class II+ ride for 10 miles with few eddies, fast water, and plenty of fun water. The second half of the trip mellows out with opportunities to enjoy the scenery and a few fun basalt bends with wave trains and splashy water. This trip requires that bring your own boat, gear and food, (or rent from us).

This is a great trip for active adventurers with paddling experience looking for a guided wilderness river adventure. Contact us with any hesitations or questions. 

- FLY-IN & FLOAT-OUT: we'll add fishing, swimming, foraging, and more for a truly multi-sport adventure

-MINAM RIVER LODGE: kick off the adventure with a chef prepared dinner at the luxury Minam River Lodge

- WILD: Experience Oregon's largest wilderness from the water

- LEARN: utilize our guides for practice of paddle strokes, gear how to's, boat loading, safety considerations, how to fly fish, and locally-specific conservation practices

- UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE: at the time of this writing, Go Wild is the only permitted packrafting guide on the Minam River

- SIP: while meals are on your own, sip on craft cocktails made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients and liquors. 

- EXPLORE & DISCONNECT: travel through the best of the Wallowas with local professional and certified guides

What are Packrafts? Packrafts are ultralight (6-10lbs) single-person inflatable boats that can be rolled up and packed in or on a backpack. They make wilderness float trips like this one possible! 

Do I need previous experience? 

For this trip, we require you to either have participated in a Go Wild packrafting tour before, taken a packrafting skills course from one of our partners, or have demonstrated paddling experience. 

How much do I need to carry? While packrafts make a backpacking trip easy when you're on the water (because they carry all the weight), they do add quite a bit to your pack weight despite being lightweight. With the addition of paddling gear (packrafts, paddles, helmets, dry suits), a your food, and your typical backpacking gear, packs can weight anywhere from 40-70lbs. However, with flying in, you shouldn't be carrying a backpack unless part of the group decides to hike downriver to skip the more difficult water.

Is the trail difficult? That's the good news! If we do any hiking on the Minam River Trail, it is gradual and well maintained.