ECHO River Trips 2012 Media Kit Prepared by Adventure Media ECHO River Trips will celebrate its 40th anniversary of running outfitted river trips during the 2012 season. Over the past 40 years ECHO has grown from a ragtag group of ‘boatmen’ running commercial whitewater trips into one of the world’s leading river outfitters. ECHO and its sister company Northwest Rafting Company specialize in multiday river trips on Oregon’s Rogue River and Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River, as well as international river expeditions in Turkey, Patagonia, Siberia, Bhutan, and beyond. ECHO prides itself on 40 years of providing world class experiences for adventurers and families alike.

1. Media Kit
2012

2. ECHO River Trips is celebrating its 40th anniversary of running award winning outfitted river
trips during the 2012 season. Over the past 40 years ECHO has grown from a ragtag group of
‘boatmen’ running commercial whitewater trips into one of the world’s leading river outfitters.
ECHO and its sister company Northwest Rafting Company specialize in multiday river trips on
Oregon’s Rogue River and Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River, as well as international
river expeditions in Turkey, Patagonia, Siberia, and Bhutan. ECHO prides itself on 40 years of
providing world class experiences for adventurers and families alike.

3. Family River Trips
ECHO is proud to provide families and friends
with legendary vacation experiences. They
believe that river trips should be more than just
shuttling people down a river. ECHO provides a
unique, natural setting for social gatherings that
engage adults and kids in a memorable
adventure. An ECHO trip will become a
cherished memory by all involved and many
past guests are now bringing their own children
on a river trip, having shared the experience
with their parents. Over ECHO’s 40 year history
the Rogue and the Middle Fork of the Salmon
have been consistent favorites of kids, parents,
and guides alike.

4. Oregon’s Rogue River
Located in Southern Oregon, the Rogue River has struck
a cord in the hearts of many river lovers. Its pristine,
emerald forests are home to many native birds and
mammal, and the water is warm enough for swimming
throughout the summer. A rich history of Native
Americans, miners, pioneers and even Hollywood
celebrities provide an interesting backdrop to the journey.
ECHO trips travel through the federally protected Wild
and Scenic section, which has been protected from
development since 1968. This 40 mile section boasts
some of the most exciting rapids and beautiful scenery
found on the Rogue. ECHO’s Rogue River trips run from
May to September and last between three and five days.

5. Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho
A trip down Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a
favorite for rafting enthusiasts and newcomers from around
the world. This free-flowing river winds through 100 miles of
the largest wilderness area in the contiguous United States
and flows through the third deepest canyon in America. The
lack of roads, buildings and development provides a true
wilderness experience for guests, complete with superb fly-
fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities, natural hot
springs, scenic waterfalls, and exhilarating Class II-IV
rapids. Those that have accompanied ECHO on the five day
trip down this river come away with a sense of awe and
wonder that comes from experiencing one of the most
beautiful rivers on the planet.

6. Themed Rafting Trips
One of ECHO’s specialties are their theme trips, which add a
unique theme or activity to the standard river trip. These
theme trips provide fun and truly memorable experiences for
ECHO’s clientele that keep them coming back year after year.
• Bluegrass : Whitewater and Bluegrass music: a superb combo!
Grammy award-winning bluegrass duo Laurie Lewis and Tom
Rozum fill the canyon with lively bluegrass music each night.
• Yoga on the Rogue: A certified yoga instructor comes along for
a wonderful river trip that combines the scenery of the Rogue with
the serenity of Vinyasa Yoga.
• Salmon River Trail Running: This 6 day trip combines the
world class whitewater of the Middle Fork of the Salmon with trail
running along the Middle Fork Trail. Runners will enjoy full raft
support on this unique trail running experience.

7. International Expeditions and Tours
In addition to their domestic river trips, ECHO offers a
collection of international river expeditions that feature
some of the most spectacular rafting rivers in the world.
• Yachting in Turkey:
Spend 14 days yachting the Turquoise Coast and touring Istanbul,
Ephesus, Anatolian Highlands and Cappadocia.
• Chile’s Futaleufu River:
A 10 day multisport adventure in Patagonia that includes thrilling Class
III-V whitewater, dramatic scenery, and extravagant riverside camps
• Siberia’s Kaa-Khem:
This award winning expedition features a helicopter ride to the river and
166 miles of remote Siberian wilderness
• Bhutan Rafting and Cultural Tour:
This award-winning rafting and cultural tour showcases the unique
culture, architecture and wilderness of Bhutan

8. Northwest Rafting Company
Northwest Rafting Company (NWRC) was founded
in 2009 by ECHO General Manager Zach Collier and
ECHO owners Dick Linford and Joe Daly. NWRC
was created from the ground up to be an
environmentally-friendly outfitter, using only locally
grown organic foods, and locally made rafting
equipment.
Though NWRC and ECHO share the same DNA and
guides, NWRC trips feature a distinct flavor that is all
their own. NWRC offers rafting and kayaking trips
down the Rogue River, Illinois River, and the Hood
River, as well as a selection of international
expeditions. NWRC also operates the Sundance
Kayak School, on of the nationals premier
whitewater rowing schools.

9. Specialty Rafting Experiences
Northwest Rafting Co. offers a range of specialty river
experiences for those looking for something beyond
the standard river trip.
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding: NWRC’s Sundance
Kayak School offers a one day instructional course on the
Rogue River for aspiring whitewater SUPers, as well as a
three day SUP expedition on the Trinity River in
California.
• Rowing School: NWRC’s rowing school utilizes the
latest tech to provide an optimal learning environment for
aspiring guides or private river trip leaders.
• Brews with Views: These wildly popular trips combine
rafting on the Rogue River with microbrew tasting hosted
by Brew masters from Deschutes, Double Mountain or
Sierra Nevada Brewing.

10. Media Contacts
Steve Szczecina
Account Manager, Adventure Media
steve@adventuremedianews.com
970.568.7423
Zach Collier
General Manager, ECHO River Trips
zach@echotrips.com
541.386.2271