FAQs

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What is the official name of this trip?

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Upper Klamath River & Multi-Sport Safari

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Gratuities for Guides?

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Tips for guides are never expected but always appreciated. We are extremely proud of our guides. They are some of the most experienced anywhere and are they are what truly set Momentum trips apart. If you feel your guides did an outstanding job and you wish to thank them a gratuity of between 10% and 20% is customary.

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Are we really off the grid?

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Yes. No cell phone service, no email, no Social Media.

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What is provided?

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1. All Rafting, Camping, and Safety Equipment. This includes dry bags (small waterproof bags) to store all of your personal items (clothes, toiletries, etc.) 2. Meals, snacks, apps, desserts. Make sure to indicate when completing the trip registration if you have specific dietary restrictions or food allergies. 3. Beverages / Alcohol. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are available each morning and in the evenings. Orange juice is served with breakfast and local wines are served before dinner. Water is available at all times. 4. Personal Camping Gear. Your home for the night will be a riverside walk-in tent with a deck and cots. We can also provide sleeping bags if needed. Make sure that if you need a sleeping bag you indicate that when completing the Participant Details online or notify the office.

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What about the boos?

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For those who wish to bring personal beverages such as sodas, beer, and spirits, we provide iced coolers to keep them cold. Most people will find that a beer or drink is a perfect complement to a relaxing afternoon in camp. While most people are amazed by what we can bring down the river there are some space limits. Glass bottles are fine for wine and spirits, but if possible please bring beer and sodas in cans. Luckily with beer there are a lot of great craft beers that are canned now. Caldera Beer – brewed in our hometown of Ashland is a great option!

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What is essential to pack?

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On the river: 1. Swimsuit and or Quick-drying shorts 2. Long sleeve shirt for sun protection 3. Secure footwear: old sneakers, water shoes, sandals with ankle strap - no flip flops 4. Sunscreen 5. Water bottle 6. Sunglasses with strap 7. A waterproof camera is nice to have to take pictures from the raft. 8. Prudent personal medication: epi pen, inhalers, heart meds, etc. 9. A fleece top and synthetic long underwear top and bottom. At camp: 1. Sleeping bag (we will provide if needed) 2. T-Shirts / Underwear / socks 3. Hiking shorts 4. Long pants/long-sleeve shirt 5. Warm Sweatshirt, sweater, or fleece top 6. Light Raincoat 7. Sneakers or light hikers (sneakers are fine for hiking). 8. Toiletries and personal First Aid (Band Aids, Ibuprofen, personal medications, etc) 9. Insect Repellent 10. Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries. 11. Wool or fleece hat 12. Long Underwear top and bottom 13. A packable synthetic or down “puffy” jacket

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What might I also want to bring?

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• A nice ‘camp outfit’ for the UK Bar and salsa lessons. • Baby Wipes – a favorite of our female guides – great for a quick clean. • Flip Flops for camp (another guide favorite) • Sarong – for changing and sun protection • Book, journal, sketch pad, cards, small games • Musical instruments • Binoculars • Small pillow • One or two trash bags/large Ziplocks for packing wet gear • Personal beer, wine, spirits, or sodas - Glass bottles are fine for wine and spirits, but if possible please bring beer and sodas in cans. Luckily with beer there are a lot of great craft beers that are canned now. Caldera Beer – brewed in our hometown of Ashland is a great option!

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What will the weather be like?

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In the spring and fall it is usually quite warm during the day and cool in the evening. Temperatures typically range from the mid 50’s to the low 80’s. However, rain is not uncommon and it is important to be prepared for cold rainy conditions.

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How does the bathroom work?

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Understandably this is often one of the biggest questions for many first time river runners. We use a “port-a-potty” system that is clean, comfortable and very private.

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How does bathing work?

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At the Upper Klamath Safari Camp we have showers. Biodegradable soaps and shampoos are needed as all liquids go directly into the soil.