REO Rafting Resort

We drove to resort on the Nahatlatch, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. You’ll pass by Hell’s Gate and then go through this really long stretch of non-​pavement roads.
This is our first time going to whitewater rafting and it was an overall great experience. The wetsuits are wet before you put them on (from previous rentals… I know I know), but we didn’t wait too long before we are up and running and off to a nice ride on a school bus to be closer to the river. The experience was quite exciting. They give you a safety talk and safety demo (where all of us have to get off the boat and into the water and then rescue each other after we get back on).
They proivde you with a light snack in between the two runs up and down the river to keep you energized.
The showers are fairly nice and clean (some are pretty spacious. Yes, hot water showers.
The lunch was good, but because we shower first before we head to the food table, there aren’t much to go around :(
Overall, the experience was great. I would highly recommend anyone doing this. I would recommend that you get the lunch first before showering.

Just got back from an amazing experience, these guys know their rivers. I had never been whitewater rafting before and I felt completely at ease and taken care of from the moment we arrived at the resort (a 3:15 drive from Vancouver).
They served us lunch, got us wet-​suited up with no hassle and no waiting around, and we were on our way.
The safety talk was excellent — we learned all the ways we could rescue someone and what to do if we fell out of the raft. Then it was onto the lake to learn some paddling and teamwork. Our raft had 6 people plus a guide, and we all got along swimmingly (for strangers. There were 3 in my party, and the other 3 came together).
Rafting is awesome — I’m not going to write a ton about that, since they have no control over the river, but suffice to say there was a lot of splashing, a lot of screaming, and a lot of good times being had by all.
They stopped us for a snack midway — which I didn’t realise I needed until I was eating the fresh fruits and chocolates.
We carried on to the resort, where we were asked if we’d like to continue and do an additional section of the river — the Canyon — which was a harder part that required apt paddling. The 3 of us said yes, and since the other 3 on our boat said no, we were joined by another guide, making us 5 (2 guides).
I highly recommend you do the add-​on. It’s an extra $ 45 but it’s the most fun out of it all — sure, the meatgrinder and the rose garden are fun, but proper splashing and riding of rapids happens in the canyon.
We arrived safe and sound, jumped in the hot tub, had a warm shower and called it a day.
RECOMMENDATIONS IF YOU GO:
1. It’s a long drive from Vancouver, and the last bit to reach the resort is a dirt road — be aware.
2. Get the photos. You’ll be glad you did — they are amazing.
3. Do the canyon add-​on
4. If you don’t feel like getting the lunch, you could bring a picnic, they have tons of space for that.
5. If you have time, spend a weekend there rather than a day — they have rock climbing, archery, and all manner of cool things to do.
6. Ask your guide if you can ‘bow ride’ (sit at the tip of the boat, hold on to the rope and try and stay on while you go rushing down the rapids.)

Been at the resort on the Nahatlatch 2 years in a row. First time up for a stag, latest for a team building exercise.
Rafting the Nahatlatch classic and canyon is always good fun, but the resort and staff really makes the experience what it is.
The food is great for an outdoor adventure place. Second to none, really (either that or I’m just way too used to IMP’s or MRE’s when I’m away from civilization).
The evenings are good fun, relaxing around the pit or in the hot tub with good friends and good beer (or whatever you bring with you). The staff and guides have all been quite friendly and knowledgeable.
Camping is great with lots of room to post up. We arrived, checked in, strung our Hennesey Hammocks and were relaxing in minutes.
Booking our weekend was also incredibly easy. Emailed the office with how many people, what we wanted and when we would be there and have to leave, they sent back an itinerary for us, one further phone call to book and we were set.
Definitely makes for a great weekend trip!