Women and Whitewater
Ladies California Salmon River Skills Course
Length of trip: 5 days | Group Size: 10-16 | Activity Level: 3-4
Dates: May 18th-22nd, 2026 | Price: $2195
Welcome to our Women’s Whitewater Rafting and Wilderness Medicine Retreat! Nestled deep in the canyon of the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River – we will host our ladies river skills & CME course! 5 days, 4 nights – This course combines wellness, wilderness medicine, river workshops, whitewater rafting, rowing and inflatable kayaking. Campfires, happy hours, safari tents, sauna trailer and 3 delicious riverside meals a day…welcome to the Cal Salmon Basecamp for the ladies skills course!
Non-medical guests are welcome! We are also offering an option to obtain your Wilderness First Aid Certification for any woman who is not in the medical field but wants to gain more skills in Wilderness Medicine!
Located in the Northwest corner of California, the “Cal Salmon” combines beautiful, lush coastal scenery, an intimate, marble-smooth, granite inner gorge, a seemingly endless number of waterfalls cascading from above, emerald-green waters, a very comfortable pop-up base camp- our home for 4 nights where we get to raft different stretches of river each day.
Wood-Fired Sauna
Walk-in tents, cots & pads
Gourmet Camp Cuisine
Incredible Whitewater
Itinerary at a Glance
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7am: Riverside yoga
- 8am: Breakfast
- 9:30-3pm: River time!
- Sample Skills:
- General concepts of whitewater and swiftwater rescue
- Personal and group equipment
- River safety and scene management
- River signals and communications
- River features and hydrology
- Related medical topics: drowning and hypothermia
- Sample Skills:
- 3-4pm: Return & relax at camp
- 4-6pm: Happy Hour, CME Wellness/Wilderness Medicine
- 7pm: Dinner
- 8pm: Sauna/Campfire & fall asleep under the stars!
Days on the River: Each day we will raft/kayak/row a different stretch of river and then return home to our basecamp. Depending on flows and weather, the plan is to start with a day of class II/III and then a day of class IV on the Butler section with a day of rowing/paddling the Lower Klamath and if the flows allow, the final day will be inflatable kayaking the incredible Clear Creek Canyon on our way back to Ashland.
Who is this river trip/course for: All levels of river experience are welcome! The goal is to spend the week with a group of awesome women who are wanting to practice their river skills, learn new skills and also enjoy some riverside wellness and relaxation…all you have to do is bring your toothbrush and some festive river outfits 🙂
Women & Whitewater Itinerary
If this is your first time with Momentum River Expeditions – you are in for a treat! They have an incredible crew of world-class guides, who carefully take care of every detail during your river trip. Momentum is well known for their “safari-style” camp experience: deluxe, walk-in tents with cots, pads, blankets and pillows. Our favorite part about their trips – is the food! Gourmet river cuisine: flavorful, healthy and delicious. We look forward to having you join us! ~ Ari
Course Info
International Wilderness Life Support
This course is accredited for 28 hrs of Category 1 CME for physicians, NPs/PAs and 28 CEUs for Nurses.
Topics include: Foundations of Wilderness Medicine, Wilderness Orthopedics & Splinting, Nutrition, Rest & Recovery, Stress Reduction, Conditioning for Wilderness Expeditions, Wilderness Survival and Global Health.
Who is this Course For?
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, Paramedics/EMTs
Can loved ones and non-medical guests attend?
Yes! All are welcome to our CME classes on our Women’s Whitewater Rafting and Wilderness Medicine Retreat. These classes are designed to teach practical hands-on skills and applicable knowledge for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.
Wilderness First Aid Certification
We are also offering a Wilderness First Aid Certification as part of this trip for women who are non-medical and want to gain more skills in Wilderness Medicine and the outdoors! Can’t wait to see you at our Women’s Whitewater Rafting and Wilderness Medicine Retreat!
- 2 days professionally guided rafting exciting yet safe class IV whitewater
- 1 day rowing clinic and swift water rescue practice
- 1 day inflatable kayaking the scenic emerald waters of a remote creek canyon
- Private riverside basecamp reserved just for our group
- Luxury walk-in tents with cots & sleeping pads
- 3 nutritious meals each day
- All rafting gear
- Hot showers & wood fired sauna
- River skills workshops
- Wilderness Medicine lectures, hands-on skills and scenarios
- 28 hrs of Category 1 CME
- Wellness workshops & morning yoga
- Roundtrip private van transportation from Ashland to Cal Salmon basecamp
How to Sign Up
A $1000 deposit confirms your spot. The remaining balance is due 100 days before trip start date. Around 3 months before the trip start date we will schedule a kick-off call to chat about the course, answer any questions and get pumped for 5 days together on the river 🙂
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We look forward to having you join us!
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
We provide you with a comprehensive Welcome Package that includes a packing list, resources, course materials, and helpful travel tips for your upcoming adventure.
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.
This is a luxury style camp trip with walk in tents, cots, sleeping pads and pillows. Our base camp for the 4 nights is located on the California Salmon River. The camp also has a wood-fired sauna and hot showers!
Send us an email! We are happy to set up a call and answer any questions that you might have!
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
~ Mary Oliver