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Northwest Rafting Company
On the Rogue River
NWRC was established in 2009 with the goal of running environmentally friendly whitewater river trips throughout the great Northwest. The goal is to build a new, green company that embraces technology to reduce waste and sources the bounty of the local, organic food from Northwestern farmers. River trips with NWRC emphasize everything great about this region from preservation of the canyons and rivers to a commitment of using quality, locally-made river equipment.
With humble beginnings in the familiar territory of the Rogue River, choosing NWRC for your river trip means you will be traveling with experienced river outfitters commited to forging a strong relationship with our guests, our vendors and our planet.
The Owners - Zach, Dick, and Joe
NWRC is owned and operated by a threesome of river lovers who have outfitted rafting trips for many years, but perhaps more importantly, possess a passion for the West's waterways and natural environments.
Zach Collier began his river career as a humble guide, and for the last 12 years, he has worked with 10 different outfitters on over 30 different rivers throughout the US, Central America, and Asia. He has mainly worked for ECHO River Trips as a guide, California manager, Idaho manager, and most recently general manager. He's also an avid river runner who enjoys paddling rivers by raft, kayak, innertube, paddle board, or any other conceivable river craft.
If Zach contributes the vigor and youth of this new operation, Dick Linford and Joe Daly bring the sage business perspective, having owned and operated, ECHO River Trips, since 1972. Throughout the past 4 decades, Dick and Joe have learned to not only run quality river trips, but also create family vacations and share their love of the outdoors with everyone they meet. Joe was the president of the Tuolumne River Trust for 12 years. Dick presided over America Outdoors, which is the nation's leading association for outfitters. With these three at the helm, you as our guest can rest assured that you'll experience a memorable river trip in a pristine natural environment.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Our top priority is running great trips on the Rogue River so that each guest experiences the magic these natural environments possess. We want you to share a memorable adventure with your families and friends while minimizing your footprint on the planet. Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or this is your first camping trip, our guides will cater to your needs by providing safe navigation, local and organic meals as well as quality camping and rafting gear. Let us show you why we've spent over 30 summers on the Rogue River!
