Skykomish River (Class IV-V)
Near Gold Bar. The Skykomish River rafting is a very demanding river rafting adventure, and is considered by many to be the ultimate whitewater river experience in Washington State. You'll experience “Boulder Drop,” an intense Class V Rapid, as well as many other plunges into extreme whitewater.
3.5-4 HOUR ADVENTURE
AVAILABLE: March - July
Recommended minimum age: 18 years old (must be in good physical condition)
PRICES
1-5 people: $89/person
6-11 people: $79/person
12+ people: $69/person
Prices are per person - + WA tax
Guide gratuity is optional
AMENITIES
• Superior service
• Professional guides
• Top quality equipment
• River shuttle
Meet Big Eddy fishing access.
Drive 1.5 miles East of Gold Bar, cross Highway 2 bridge and turn South into gravel parking area.
Look for Wildwater River Tours vehicle. If lost, call 253-740-4445.
Driving time from Seattle, WA. approx. 1.5 hours.
Meet at rendezvous.
Park cars, check in, sign release forms, change into wet suit and booties. Ride shuttle vehicle to put-in/launch site. Participate in Guide Safety Talk. Break into raft groups; meet your individual guide. Basic river rafting instruction. Raft river. Take-out, and change into dry clothing.
- Swimsuit or shorts (wear under wetsuit)
- Sweater (over sleeveless tank top style wetsuit) - not cotton
- Socks (inside booties) - not cotton
- Brimmed baseball style hat/visor under helmet
- Windbreaker or raincoat
- Retaining strap for eyeglasses
- Drinking water (20+ oz plastic bottle)
- Sunscreen
- Towel and change of dry clothes
- Lunch, snacks & beverages; or there are restaurants in Gold Bar.
When you make a reservation with Wildwater River Tours, we hold those raft seats for you on that trip date and time. We may have to turn away others from that particular trip date. If you decide to cancel, it is difficult for us to book someone else on that trip, especially if cancellations are made on short notice.
CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:
- 7 or more days prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: $15 fee per person
- 4-6 days prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: 50% refund
- 72 hours or less prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: 0% refund
There are no exceptions for sickness, personal emergencies or No Shows!
NOTE: You may substitute another person at any time, with no penalty.