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Grand Canyon Dories: Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek

Hike down the Bright Angel Trail to the Colorado River, then tackle the biggest whitewater in North America, and explore iconic natural wonders like Elves Chasm, Deer Creek Falls, and Havasu Canyon on this legendary Grand Canyon dory trip.
A pair of OARS dories going through a rapid on the Colorado River

Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash

Explore the scenic wonders of the upper section of Grand Canyon by dory before tackling the Lower Canyon’s epic whitewater, ending with a run through Lava Falls and a helicopter ride to the rim.
Dories make their way through a small rapid in Grand Canyon.

OARS Presents Dory Land, New Film Celebrating 50 Years of Idaho Dories

For the 50th anniversary of dory trips in Idaho, OARS is pleased to present Dory Land, a new film that celebrates Idaho’s rivers and guides.

Grand Canyon Dories: Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry

Hike 7.7 miles down the legendary Bright Angel Trail, then run the lower section of Grand Canyon by dory through the deepest part of the canyon and biggest whitewater. Tackle the notorious rapids like Lava and Crystal, explore Elves Chasm, Deer Creek Falls, and Havasu Canyon, and float through the spectacular Lower Granite Gorge.
A dory charges through rapids in Grand Canyon

Our Story

OARS was founded in 1969 by river pioneer George Wendt. Take a look back at the company's 50-plus year history and find out how it all began.
The Wendt family, founders of OARS Rafting

How To End Up A Dory Convert

A dory is an incredible craft for exploring a river, but not everybody knows what they are. Here a just a few details to start you thinking.
How To End Up A Dory Convert

Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek

An epic introduction to the Colorado River through Grand Canyon with big to even bigger whitewater, unparalleled views, and a challenging 7.7-mile hike up and out of the canyon on the last day.
A dory navigates a rapid in Upper Grand Canyon.

Idaho

OARS has 55+ years of Idaho whitewater rafting experience. For rafters and anglers, an Idaho rafting trip is the real deal.
Camping along Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

How Does a Dory Get its Name?

On dory trips, the question that inevitably comes up is, "Where do the names on the boats come from?" We've got the answer right here...
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Lower Salmon River Dory School

Learn the mechanics of rowing dories on this 5-day intermediate rowing course on Idaho’s Lower Salmon River
A man rowing a dory slices through whitewater on Idaho's Lower Salmon River

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