As the old Boy Scout motto states, "Be Prepared". Being prepared is the best way to ensure a fun and enjoyable day river rafting on the McKenzie River in Oregon. All of our adventures vary in what will be necessary for you to bring to "Be Prepared" so below we have listed what M.R.A. will provide for you, what you should bring, what you should wear and some simple tips for enjoying your McKenzie River Adventure.

M.R.A. will Provide:
America's Cup TypeV commercial series Life Jackets, Carlisle Paddles, Dry bags and all safety equipment, Waterproof Paddle Jackets with hoods if desired, Booties when needed, Hyside and Domar Self-bailing rafts, Delicious riverside meals (provided on half and full day trips), shuttle service to the put in and back to your car, professional and personable guides, and fun, fun, and more fun!

Safety Equipment:
Our number one concern is your safety! All of our trips will begin with a complete safety and paddling orientation. Our guides are certified in CPR, First Aid and trained in a variety of river rescue techniques. At M.R.A. we use only 100% hypalon commercial series self bailing rafts. Each boat is fully equipped with rescue gear and First Aid kits.

What to Wear:
For normal summer rafting conditions, please wear bathing suits, or nylon shorts, light tops and TENNIS SHOE'S with no socks, PLEASE NO FLIPFLOPS OR OPEN TOE SANDAL'S, a hat and sunglasses if you like and maybe some sun block. For cooler weather, bring a wool hat, polypropylene undergarments, to be worn under paddle jackets and NYLON SHORTS or bathing suits, and please no long pants or boots of any kind. The ideal footwear is still tennis shoes with no socks, or preferably wet suit booties. Dry clothing for after the trip. We suggest you avoid cotton socks and denim pants, synthetics and wool are Highly recommended.

Children:
We take children four years and older. You'll find rafting a perfect family experience. Age or size requirements may vary per group with different water levels and river sections. Please call and check for details. 1-800-832-5858

Photography:
At M.R.A. we offer high quality Digital pictures of your rafting adventure taken on a lovely section of the river for a nominal fee at the end of your trip. If you would like to bring a waterproof camera of you own we encourage you to do so.

Corporate trips and Group packages:
We can accommodate almost any size groups and company outings. With a wide variety of trips to choose from we have something for almost any occasion. From Church groups, team building group outings, or just a scenic group float with your closest friends . Call and let us customize a "McKenzie River Adventure " for you. And remember, your rafting adventure is tax deductible!!

Special Customers:
At M.R.A. we would like remind you that our river adventures are not limited to just those who are "able bodied." We will make all efforts to accommodate any partially disabled people in your group, while accompanied by other crew members able to paddle. Please contact us with any questions concerning special need for your particular group.