Copper Oar Rafting, Alaska, United States

5anglaisefrancaise 5:00 PM Aug 16, 2022

Family adventure
We were staying in Kennicott Glacier Lodge and Copper Oar picked us up across the street from the lodge at St Elias guides’ offices. We did the all day trip with a flight back to McCarthy at the end. Copper Oar lent us neoprene vests (we already had our own boots and rain gear). We had a thorough safety briefing and then headed down the river. Chris and our guide Tristan were really friendly and calm and we felt in safe hands. I was glad our guide was doing the work and we just had to hang on. The river was fast flowing and churning but I think by rafting standards these were not huge rapids. It was more than enough for us and it was fun without being terrifying - admittedly down to the skill of our guide. We stopped off a couple of times for a small hike (saw lots of animal prints - some big bear paws) and our guides explained what we were seeing and talked about some the plant and wild life. We did this trip with an 11 year old and he was really well looked after. Our guide even let him have a go at the oars in a calm section of the river. Our guides prepared a great picnic spread for us in a gravel bank by the river and introduced us to Tang "orange" drink:) At the end we pulled out of the water and were amazed to see the boats being deflated and the equipment all being packed up and then onto a plane. A really professional operation and we felt a bit ridiculous that it was all being done to make sure we had a fun day out. The short flight back to McCarthy was fun and gave some great views and a different perspective on what we had just rafted down. Highly recommended!

5threestripes33 5:00 PM Aug 30, 2020

Rafting Day Trip and Flight
What a great experience the family had with Cody and Harrison. Cody was our main guide and Harrison was co-guide. Two awesome personalities who made the day fabulous. Despite the cloudy day and occasional rain drizzles, we all had a great time. The day started with the Copper Oar team getting us dressed for the trip, which included boots, neoprene jacket, and splash pants and top. And thank goodness for them because it was cooold, and we would have frozen with our own clothes. Morning was spent going down the river with Cody and Harrison taking the lead with the paddles and the story telling. Went by fast! Then we had a full lunch spread courtesy of Cody and Harrison who got the whole picnic table and fixin's all set up for us while we browsed the area. When the rafting was over, we got picked up by private plane and dropped off at the airport. All in all, a great day. We will do it again!