Testimonials

Here are some fresh testimonials from our 2011 Rogue River rafting season. Scroll down for more quotes from customers who joined us in previous years. We receive comments from many sources including Trip Evaluations, letters, Facebook, Yelp, Trip Advisor, and emails.

2011 Testimonials:

Went on a rafting/raft support kayak trip Aug 17- 20 on the Rogue. WOW! The weather was perfect, the river was great, and the fun and service provided by Rogue River Journeys made this my favorite trip, EVER. The guides took such great care of all of our needs. I'll surely be a return customer!

You will LOVE it!! We did the 4 day guided trip down the Rogue River. They have inflatable kayaks, also, so you can choose your level of excitement at any time. The guides are also wonderful hosts, setting up camp and cooking in very timely fashion. We did not want for anything, including food! The equipment is in great condition, the staff is very knowledgeable and super friendly.

We rafted with RRJ from July 20 through July 23, 2011--2 nights camping and 1 night at Paradise Lodge. The rapids were mostly class 3 so safe for everyone, yet exciting. There were a couple of class 4's. The Rogue River is a beautiful treasure. RRJ provided us with fun rafting in oar boats, a paddleboat and kayaks. They are a customer-service oriented company with a great crew that holds their guest's safety, comfort and satisfaction as a high priority. The equipment and supplies they provided were excellent. We love their guides all of whom are experienced, have great senses of humor and work very hard for their guests. The food was fabulous, and the journey is one to be remembered.

We just got back from a 3-day trip on the Rogue River with Rogue River Journeys. We had a terrific time - the guides are excellent, they are very safe, friendly and knowledgeable about the river. You can customize your rafting trip based on the level of adventure you are looking for. The food and service is top notch!

As I reflect on last weeks trip I remember the fabulous crew. The staff was friendly, had a great agenda and equipment, but best of all was the food. I didn't think one could eat that well on the river. Thanks again Jim

I love my Rogue River Journeys coffee/wine/water mug! It reminds me every day of a wonderful week in nature, thank you!!

I am still walking on a cloud; thank you for the total adventure away from city-life! It's really hard being stuck in my office all day, now. Even my car is missing the spray of the river! I still walk around thinking I'm swooshing around waves (only now they are obstacle people ha-ha).

Here are a few of my photos that you may want to add to the disk. Looking forward to seeing all of your photos, and also coming back to the Rogue again ...hopefully next year!

Hi everybody! After seeing the pictures, I want to be back on the Rogue again! Great shots of the bear, Brigit! Jim, I would recommend your trip and crew to anyone who wanted a fun, exhilarating river trip with friendly, experienced guides, who make you feel part of the family of river rafters! Kelley and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the whole experience! We hope to do it again some day! (Reunion in 2013?) Take care everybody – it was great meeting you all!

Conni and I had a wonderful time. Everything seemed perfect weather, river, bears, food, and especially the people- both guides and fellow rafters. We are definitely interested in a repeat. Thanks again everyone for a truly memorable birthday.

Thanks, your was the best trip I have been on..................many Salmon trips, the Kern, Wenatchee, Snohomish and a Tatshenshini in Yukon

Simply fabulous! Thanks again for a wonderful vacation. We love spending river time with you and your family. Thanks again!

Awesome river, awesome guides!!! We felt pampered by the staff. The lodge stop over prior to the last day on the river was excellent. Made some wonderful new friends. The duckies were a blast. Try this you won't regret it!

"Rogue River Journey ROCKS!" Went on a fabulous 4-day trip with Rogue River Journeys. We were a group of about 20 ranging in ages 10-60ish. The food and drinks excellent.the guides friendly with great humor and knowledge of the river...past and present. We saw a lot of mishaps with other private and commercial companies (maybe because the water level was high)? But it made me really appreciate the expertise this company has.

Thank you so much for making our celebration such a success. You all provided a top shelf, awesome, great, amazing, river rafting experience! All three of you made the trip. You epitomize the saying, "If you love what you do, you'll never spend a day at work." The food, the historic sites, the lodging, the camaraderie, everything was perfect. Before my kids get out of high school, you will see our family on the Rogue.

The trip was awesome all around. I was very impressed with the organization from the pre-trip planning, to the day on the river. I was impressed by how hard everyone worked to keep things going so smoothly. Thank you!

Our guides were casual and friendly, but also very hospitable, organized and capable. As a result, I felt safe and happy. I loved the side trips to the historical sites, swimming holes, etc. The food was great and thanks for setting up our tents/camp.

I was doing a DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking (DAK) trip. Little did I know that the raft support and rafting aspect of the trip would be so excellent. I should have known that Phil & Mary work/play with the best! I am planning on paddling the Rogue again next year and I will try to bring along a rafter friend or two for next year's DAK trip. I enjoyed the fact that the guides were so good that I could really relax and enjoy the rapids and the scenery. The guides were really experts. Rogue River Journeys has a great reputation through friends of mine.

Every aspect of our DAK/RRJ trip this year was awesome. The kayaking was incredible, the guides superb, food excellent, people fun and interesting and the weather was great! The trip was easy to book and every detail was considered. We were a little nervous about bringing our six-year-old daughter on the trip, but it turned out to be a great vacation for all of us. All of the guides were fantastic and made it a special trip for everyone. The wildlife was impressive. Seeing a bear (from afar) was very special for us. It was a trip we will always remember.

2010 Testimonials:

Next year for absolute certain I want to run the Rogue with your team--it was the BEST trip ever--and I want to do the trip at least once --hopefully twice. I have a number of great folks to bring with me. We all felt very comfortable with you guys! Thanks Jim. Blessings to you, Pamela, Anya and Hawken. You guys rock!
Christina Hurn; Pasadena, CA

I was on the Rogue River trip 8/11-8/14 and just wanted to say how awesome the Rogue River Journeys' crew is! I had so much fun and your guides are so professional and welcoming. Thanks,
Miles Hudson; Orinda, CA

We had a fantastic time and your team of Phil, Anya, Ryan, Creatch, and Lucas did a first rate job with our gang. With 12 kids under 13 years old, I'll bet you passed us off to the 8th grade teacher strategically! The team was competent, professional, and, not to be forgotten, a lot of fun; thanks for putting them together for us. As an aside, your daughter is very impressive, of which I'm sure you and your wife are aware and proud. Our young ones (primarily Emily, Jacqueline, Kendall, and Rina) were glued to her the whole trip and she was a saint with them. As one of the moms said at some point, you look at some 17 year olds and wonder if they are ready for the next step of their lives (like college) and Anya most certainly is. She is not only very capable with a raft full of clients in the white water (as she knows, I watched from the rocks above the Picket Fence with misguided trepidation as she navigated the raft with Emily, Jacqueline, Kendall, and Rina through the top of Blossom-- she handled with absolutely no problem), but mature and responsible beyond her years. Hope you guys enjoy the rest of the summer. If you have potential guests ever looking for a reference on your operation, feel free to send them my way.
Andy and Laura Ford; Lake Oswego, OR

Thank YOU Jim.....I had a fabulous time! I have lots of pictures up on my FB page and my friends are jealous! Send a friend request if you'd like to see them! I told my husband that I'd love to do another trip up there with your group.....so, hopefully we will. In the meantime, have a wonderful summer. I have a million things to do before I leave for NC Tuesday......eeks! I'm looking forward to getting the picture disc! Thanks so much again, the trip was flawless (I think we even needed the mouse, just to have one crazy, unplanned part of the adventure!) Happy journeys on the river.
Laura Huffman; Pasadena, CA

I have paddled with Rogue River Journeys and Phil and Mary DeRiemer several times. You run a great trip, have a great crew who are well organized with a fun, professional attitude.
Jeff Donaldson; Redmond, OR

We came on the trip because friends from Texas referred us to you. The trip was excellent. Thanks for your outstanding service.
Jeff and Cindy Gollomp; Bellaire, Texas

I could go on about the trip for quite a while. I really like the river, the people, the scenery, the abundant wildlife, the duckies and your outstanding guides.
Sue Coulter; Snohomish, WA

We really liked the different boat choices, the guides, the other guests on the trip, the food, and the peaceful relaxation that the Rogue offers.
Sam and Frances Rich; Bayside, CA

Your staff was professional and pampered us and at the same time were like old friends by the end of the trip. It was fun to watch a few of the guests who were tense and really needed a vacation and by the end of the trip, they were very relaxed. Thanks again and see you again.
Mike Thiel; Eureka, CA

We liked our time on the river, Paradise Lodge, the excellent guides and the wonderful people on the trip. We also enjoyed the interpretive programs and games that you offered.
Bob and Lee Anderson; Willow Creek, CA

You have this trip down really well. The trip was extremely relaxing, casual and quiet. The river scenery was incredible.
Scott and Debi Kroman; Altadena, CA

This was our third trip with you on the Rogue. The trip was awesome. We enjoyed the new menu, the early season wildlife, the incredible hospitality of the guides and the good feeling of the group.
Greg and Kristen Schmidt; McKinleyville, CA

Thank you for putting together a wonderful, memorable and fun adventure for me and my girlfriends. We always felt well taken care of, safe and the hiking was the best. The Rogue is a beautiful place, so remote and such different terrain as we went downstream.
Joyce Foster; Pasadena, CA

We had a great vacation. You did an outstanding job and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I especially appreciated the relaxation at the time, as I was in the middle of a major change in my role at work and welcomed the chance to focus on something else for a change.
Tim Triche; Los Angeles, CA

2009 Testimonials:

Thank you again for a wonderful trip. We had been anticipating our trip for quite a while. It was absolutely the best. We did not want it to end. The food, the gear, the guides are all top notch. We could have a little solitude when we wanted it and also plenty of family fun too. Thank you for sharing your business and family with us. We had a blast!
Mike Vina; McKinleyville, CA

My family had a wonderful time rafting with you all. They can't stop talking about how good the food was. Thanks for showing them such a good time. Marco is insisting that we do it again so that my youngest daughter and I can go!
Ashley DiMayorca; Summit, NJ

Thank you for all of your great support. Your work in the office is so thorough and personable. The crew is fantastic, cheerful, competent, supportive, positive and knowledgeable.
Phil & Mary DeRiemer, DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking

A quick note to tell you what a fantastic trip I had on the Rogue and how impressive I found your operation. Three nights on the river proved the perfect escape--I returned to Los Angeles with renewed energy and spirit! My best to you and your organization.
Tony Williams; Los Angeles, CA

I wanted to take a moment and let you know how fabulous our trip was. What an experience! The Rogue River is a beautiful area and this was an adventure that Scott and I will always remember. We most definitely will be recommending Rogue River Journeys to our friends and family. Thank you.
Jan Tucker; Penngrove, CA

The trip was fantastic! The guides, the food, the whole experience went beyond our expectations. Thanks for running such a professional and attentive operation!
Dan Landon; North Bend, WA

Mike and I would like to thank you and your entire crew for a great trip on the Rogue. It was an incredible experience for us. I promise you that we will be back, hopefully with more people from the East Coast. You all made the trip quite memorable.
Helen Shafer; Rochester, NY

The trip was both adventurous and safe for all of us, including our 5 year old niece and 75 year old mother. We enjoyed the people and the camaraderie. The food was excellent and your service was great!
Carolyn Stewart; Kamuela, HI

Just wanted to say we had such a blast, it was by far one of the funnest experiences of my life! The river was beautiful, the guides awesome, and the food excellent. I can't wait to do it again!
Jeanelle Hardin; San Francisco, CA

Our trip was perfect and we could not have had a better time. We loved kayaking, the river, camping out, the food and especially the guides. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.
Cathy Thompson; Houston, TX

The cooperation and unity between the guides and the families that you served was outstanding. We all felt like a family. We have never been so spoiled! Thanks.
Franz, Marjie and Anne Lattka; Susanville, CA

"The guides were super courteous and professional. The thank you note and photo CD that you sent was a nice touch."
Paul Kirste, San Pedro, CA

"The trip was so smooth and fun. The guides were all very capable and generous and very focused on customer service."
Ed Roseboom, Palo Alto, CA

"The guides were serious and skilled, but also fun and entertaining. The trip was incredible--great scenery, beautiful camp spots and delicious and plentiful food."
Heather Hill and Scott Allard, Chicago, IL

"Your guides had excellent personalities, easy, fun and helpful! The wine tasting was great and I learned about the wines of the region."
Bird Lew, Truckee, CA

"It was easy to let go and have fun in one of the most beautiful places in the west."
Jim and Susan Murphy, Yorktown, VA

"I have so many favorite parts about the trip that it is hard to pick one--new people to boat with, the wildlife sightings, Mule Creek Canyon, Blossom Bar. The RRJ crew does a great job."
Giny Chandler, Ukiah, CA

"We would enjoy any trip with Rogue River Journeys. The Rogue is a beautiful river with its variation of calm water to enjoy the scenery, and the exciting rapids. We enjoyed seeing other things besides the river, hearing stories about the area. The guides really made the trip special."
Scott and Jan Tucker, Penngrove, CA