Luxury Wild & Scenic Rogue Rafting CME Safari
Where Gourmet & Comfort meet Pristine Wilderness
Length of trip: 6 days | Group Size: 12 | Activity Level: 2-3
Dates: July 13th-18th, 2026 (FULL)
July 12th-17th, 2027
Price: $3895 | CME: 28 CME/CE with International Wilderness Life Support (IWLS) Certification
Join us on a luxury wilderness adventure that combines all of the best things in the Pacific Northwest: rafting, hiking, swimming, yoga, wineries, delicious food, wine tasting, fun happy hours, amazing scenery, incredible wildlife, and great company!
Trip Highlights
- Experience our uniquely hand-crafted “Safari Style” river trip (more on this below!)
- Spend 2 nights in the charming, outdoor town of Ashland, Oregon
- Raft 4 days through 50 miles of the beautiful Wild & Scenic river section of the Rogue River
- Arrive at camp each day, fully set-up by the guides, grab a beverage, and relax by the pristine river
- Appreciate the fantastic wildlife and discover scenic side-canyons and waterfalls on day hikes
- Enjoy falling asleep in a cozy walk-in tent under the stars and to the sounds of the river
- Option to obtain up to 28 hr category 1 CME (for physicians, NPs/PAs, Nurses) your International Wilderness Life Support Certification (IWLS)
- Meet new friends, experience the world-class Rogue River in comfortable river luxury
- Option to climb Mt. Shasta before the river trip on a 3 day mountaineering course!
- Non-medical professionals are welcome!
Your Adventure at a Glance
Discover the Best of the Pacific Northwest
Day One: Arrive in the charming town of Ashland, Oregon, home to the world-famous Shakespeare festival. Join us for a hike in the park, followed by a meet and greet at a local restaurant on the plaza.
Day Two: After breakfast we will have a day tour to Crater Lake National Park. Enjoy a short hike and possible swim along the way. Wilderness Medicine workshops we will taught throughout the day. In the afternoon we will stop by a local winery before heading back to Ashland for dinner.
Days Three – Six: The Rogue River Safari begins! We will float the first stretch of the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. Each day we will paddle further downstream through the beautiful Rogue River Canyon, stopping for lunch, side hikes and each night a new, beautiful riverside camp set up by our amazing guides. We will enjoy happy hours, wilderness medicine workshops, a gourmet dinner and fall asleep comfortably under the stars in large tents with cots, sleeping pads and pillows. Welcome to your river safari! For a detailed itinerary please see below!
Rogue River Itinerary
Safari-style trips take river camping to the next level! Each afternoon you will show up to a fully set up camp with walk-in tents (night stands, tent runners, cots, pads, and sleeping bags), a shaded hangout area, and a family-style dining area (fully set up tables under the stars.) The food is gourmet camp cuisine with some of the finest local ingredients and products. There will be evening cocktails and wine tasting. On these trips there are extra experienced guides to help with the gear and provide a more personalized service from setting up your tents to hosting a full complimentary bar.
We are thrilled to be offering these trips in partnership with Momentum River Expeditions. They are known as the best river outfitter in the area with friendly guides who have a minimum of five years of experience leading trips around the world, and who truly enjoy sharing the outdoors with their guests.
Momentum is also known for its food. They prepare three-course meals featuring local & organic produce and products. Their food is incredible: homemade, diverse, and served gourmet river-style!
These river trips are fully outfitted and include all the personal camping gear: walk-in tents, sleeping pads (over 3″ thick!), and sleeping bags. All you need to bring is your clothes and your toothbrush.
Kick off your summer adventure in epic fashion with an optional 3-day alpine expedition to the summit of Mt. Shasta (14,179 ft) — one of the most iconic peaks in the western United States. This three day intro to Mountaineering course is a carefully crafted blend of adventure and skill development. Designed for both beginners and experienced climbers, this instructional course covers the fundamentals of mountaineering, culminating in a thrilling summit climb via Mt Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch route. No prior mountaineering experience is necessary to join this course.
The Best of the Pacific Northwest
Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Oceans, Redwoods, Wineries
Join us in the Pacific Northwest! There is so much adventure and natural beauty to discover around the Rogue River! Arrive a few days early or stay a few days later to discover the charm of the Pacific Northwest!
Oregon Coast
Crater Lake
Redwoods
Wineries
Course Info
Wilderness Medicine CME & Certification
Wilderness Medicine Skills Course
Get certified in Wilderness Medicine! The lectures and hands-on skills will be interspersed throughout rafting, hiking and meals. There will be an option to obtain your International Wilderness Life Support Certification. Skills will include patient assessment, splinting, wound care, survival techniques, ropes & knots and navigation strategies. Lecture topics will include lightning, water disinfection, medical kits, infectious diseases. The International WIlderness Life Support course is a hybrid course with some online material completed prior to the trip and then a day of lecture material in Ashland Oregon before the river trip begins. The remaining hours of hands-on skills will be taught throughout the 4 days on the river.
Course Description:
- Earn your International Wilderness Life Support certification
- Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medicine skills for patient assessment, treatment & evacuation protocols
- Practice your skills in live scenarios with our expert instructors
- Obtain up to 28 hrs of category 1 CME
- Receive Wilderness Medical Society Fellowship credits
Who is this Wilderness Medicine Skills Course for? We welcome health professionals, non-medical professionals, students, family and loved ones. We have specifically designed this trip so that non-medical professionals can join and learn some wilderness medicine skills! The material is helpful for anyone who spends time outdoors, regardless if you are in the medical field. This trip is very safe, friendly and quite comfortable with the safari style camp set-up!
Learn Hands-On Skills
Wilderness Medicine Scenarios
Patient Assessment & Orthopedics
Your Classroom: the river!
More About the Rogue River
Wild & Scenic
A trip down the Rogue has been compared to being in a “Planet Earth” movie. There are narrow canyons of polished rock, cool grottos draped in ferns, heavily forested hillsides, big sandy beaches, some of the best swimming holes anywhere, cascading waterfalls, and hikes up tumbling side streams. It is common to see bald eagles, osprey, otters, and black bear. It flows through an area rich with pioneer history and lore – some of it surviving to this day in the form of remote, river-accessed wilderness lodges and abandoned historic homesteads. The canyon itself is a stunning wilderness playground that is home to a staggering amount of wildlife and abundant whitewater. There are over 80 rapids and the whitewater is fun and exciting, yet safe. navigating the whitewater in an inflatable kayak (this adds a big level of excitement to the rapids). ~ Momentum River Expeditions
Check out the our video from 2021 Rogue River Safari
Price & Dates
Includes:
- 2 nights in charming Ashland, Oregon in a boutique hotel
- All breakfasts
- Lunch and dinner in Ashland Oregon on Day 2 (July 13th)
- 3 nights luxury camping on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River
- Happy Hours while on the river with cocktails and mocktails
- All meals while on river – delicious, locally-sourced and artistic cuisine!
- All rafting gear
- 4 days of professionally guided rafting
Not included: Flights, hotel nights before or after the trip dates, airport transportation, souvenirs, tips, travel insurance
Yes! As long as the trip is booked before the final payment is due (90 days before trip start). A non-refundable deposit secures your spot on the trip.
Our CME trips are all accredited for physicians, NPs, PAs and also provide CEUs for Nurses. We provide course information for all the courses that you can submit to your employer. After the trip/course is complete, we provide you with a CME certificate within 2-4 weeks
No, this trip is for all levels. The whitewater is safe and fun between class I-III.
Yes! All river gear and camping equipment is provided, all you have to do is show up with your toothbrush!
This is a safari style trip which means luxury camping accommodations with walk in tents, cots, sleeping pads and pillows. We stay at lovely boutique hotels in Ashland.
Yes! We welcome loved ones and non-medical guests. They are welcome to attend all of our workshops and lectures while on the trip at no further cost. Some of our trips are even kid-friendly, depending on the trip and age of your children. Please send us an email to inquire about this possibility.
Send us an email! We are happy to set up a call and answer any questions that you might have!