The June newsletter from Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking is here, and we have great news for both whitewater rafters and kayakers in Washington and Oregon:

Father's Day Special:  This is your last chance to take advantage of the Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking Father's Day Special.  That's right ... Father's Day is almost here.  At Wet Planet, Dad's raft for free on Dad's Day when they are accompanied by three other family members.  So, this Sunday, do something fun with the family and give Dad a day he'll remember.  Just mention this offer when you call for reservations.

Our New Put In:  If you haven’t already heard, Wet Planet now has access to a put-in 2.1 miles upstream of the normal commercial rafting put-in used by other companies on the White Salmon River. During the summer, when the water levels are lower, we will offer our guests a unique trip down the longest stretch of class III-IV whitewater run by any company on the river. This additional stretch of river includes the two best rafting rapids on the river, a jump rock in the middle of an unbelievably beautiful canyon, and more of the incredibleWhite Salmon Canyon scenery. On a Wet Planet trip, you will be on the river enjoying whitewater and scenery for over 45 minutes before you float past the other companies starting their trips. Once you have done this additional stretch, you will not settle for less!  In the summer months when the water is lower, this exclusive trip is simply unmatchable.

The Kayak School's New Pool:  Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking is now the only kayak school in the region to provide a private pool for kayak instruction.  Wet Planet has broken ground at our headquarters on a new swimming pool dedicated to teaching kayaking.  The pool will be perfect for helping beginner paddlers become comfortable in their kayaks and for learning the basics of the kayak roll.  For intermediate paddlers, our pool sessions will allow kayakers to improve their roll technique in a warm water environment.  For advanced kayakers, the pool will be a great spot to practice flat water freestyle moves.  With the addition of our kayaking pool, Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking continues to set the standard for kayak instruction in the Columbia River Gorge.  We should begin using the pool for kayak instruction in roughly ten days.

Wet Planet Guide and Instructor Andy Round is a member of the Multiple Rivers for Multiple Sclerosis Expedition:  This September, an international group of whitewater kayakers will attempt an expedition that is known in whitewater circles as the Triple Crown of North America.  This legendary expedition consists of running three incredibly challenging and remote rivers back-to-back:  the Susitna River in Alaska, the Alsek River in the Yukon territory, and the Stikine River in British Columbia.  Each of these rivers take multiple days to run, are full of challenging big-water class V+ rapids, and are in a totally committing remote river canyon.  Only a few paddlers have run one after another in the same year.  In fact, the Stikine River alone, one of the most committing river runs in the world, has only seen successful descents by a handful of paddlers.  The team also plans to add a fourth river, the Homathko Riverin British Columbia to the expedition.  They will be the first group of kayakers to ever paddle all four rivers in succession.  The challenges these whitewater kayakers will face require phenomenal kayaking as well as rock and ice climbing skills, excellent team work, and the determination to face the challenge of spending numerous days deep within remote river canyons far from outside assistance.

This international group of paddlers (two from the UK, Andy who is from the UK but lives in the US at Wet Planet, one American, and one kayaker from Nepal) is hoping to use the expedition to help the Multiple Sclerosis Society raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.  Through radio and TV interviews, written magazine articles, and possibly a book, the kayakers hope to bring attention to the challenges faced by people living with MS.  Their expedition will be supported by Kokatat (a company that manufactures whitewater paddling gear) and Subaru (who is donating an Outback for the trip).

Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking is also supporting the expedition by providing support with logistics and time off for Andy Round to train.  These are the kind of expeditions that make us who we are at Wet Planet, and we are excited for Andy as he focuses his skills and experience on one of the most difficult undertakings in whitewater paddling.  We hope to report on the successes of Andy's adventures and his safe return in October!

Help us spread the word! We may have had a low snow pack this winter, but THE WHITE SALMON RIVER IS GLACIER FED. There might not be a lot of snow, but the glacier isn't going anywhere. We will have water to raft all summer long.

Visit our new Website! To find out more about our trips and special offers, check out  www.wetplanetwhitewater.com where we have combined our previously separated rafting and kayaking offerings into one, as well as provide more information about our staff and our standards, new trips, and special offers.... Take a look!

(If there is a link on your website to our site, please update the URL address. If you don't have a link to our website, please consider adding it! We would appreciate it! We are happy to provide reciprocal links.)

Thank you all very much for your continued support and for giving us an excuse to be out on the river every day.  Everyone at Wet Planet is looking forward to another great season, so give us a call and start planning your next trip.  Don't forget our Father's Day special ... Dad's raft for free when accompanied by three family members!

Team Wet Planet