The White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium is made possible because . . .

The White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium is an event organized with education and enjoyment in mind. Because this is a non-profit event, the support we get from businesses, organizations and the community - boaters and non-boaters - is essential for its' success and longevity.

We feel very lucky with the support we have received over the last 4 years, from local businesses and organizations all the way to companies in the East Coast and up into Canada.

Thank you to the following, for your support in 2009!

Evening "Boater's Party"

The fun continues well into the evening, night and the following morning . . .

The White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium and the rafting & kayaking races all join forces for an evening of networking, food, awards, music, camping and more.

Details (subject to change)

LOCATION:
Party at Trailhead B+B, Troutlake, WA

COST:

$15 (if you have not already paid the $15 for the Riverfest & Symposium) - includes evening food, music and following morning breakfast

ROUGH OUTLINE OF EVENING:
7:00 pm start of festivities WS watershed theme Raffle, race results, etc.
Food, Music and Beverages
8:00 pm awards and acknowledgements
9:00 pm Band plays first set - "The Quick and Easy Boys" from Portland, OR
10:00pm Grand finale Raffle
10:00 pm and beyond Band plays on

**Camping available for $5.00/person and is highly recommended!

Any questions, please contact Dan Ingerson at: ingersonsails@yahoo.com

Hootie Boucher - hootiekrmnl@yahoo.com (lead coordinator)

Dan Ingerson - ingersonsails@yahoo.com (kayak race/party planner)

Zach Collier - zach@nwrafting.com (raft race planner)

Heather Herbeck - hherbeck@yahoo.com (social/promotional organizer)

Jaco Klinkenberg - jaco@wetplanetwhitewater.com (assistant coordinator/financial planner)whitesalmonriverfest@gmail.com

Extreme Kayaking Race in conjunction with the White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium

Calling all extreme kayakers!!!

Do you know all about the springs that feed the Truss section of the White Salmon? Do you know how the White Salmon will be affected once the dam is taken out? Do you know which type(s) of Salmon will be hitting you in the face as you go over BZ Falls? Well, if "no" is your answer . . . we hope to see you at the White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium 'educational' segment during the morning of May 30th to find out the answers.

BUT THEN . . .

Get your gear ready for a "grass roots" race on the White Salmon River. This event is for experienceD kayakers only.

LOCATION:

Truss Race - from put-in to the end of zig-zag rapid (3 person teams), or Orletta to Thunderbird Rd (3 person teams) - the course will be determined closer to date, as they will be level dependant.

COST:

To Be Determined

TIME:

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Registration/practice

3:30 p.m. Racers meet at Put-in

4:00 p.m. Race begins

** Do to this event being a "grass roots" event, there may be a few events on Sunday, May 31st, but will be decided on the evening of May 30th at the party.

For more information, please contact Dan Ingerson at ingersonsails@yahoo.com as he is the kayak race event organizer.

After the rafting and kayaking races, join us for a "Boater's Party" . . . details to come!

Hootie Boucher - hootiekrmnl@yahoo.com (lead coordinator)
Dan Ingerson - ingersonsails@yahoo.com (kayak race/party planner)
Zach Collier - zach@nwrafting.com (raft race planner)
Heather Herbeck - hherbeck@yahoo.com (social/promotional organizer)
Jaco Klinkenberg - jaco@wetplanetwhitewater.com (assistant coordinator/financial planner)whitesalmonriverfest@gmail.com

Rafting Races on the White Salmon River

If you love the White Salmon River and enjoy the excitment that the river offers, the morning session is invaluable. During the morning session, you will learn about how you can help preserve the 'health' of the river, get updated on 'issues/concerns' and just familiarize yourself with this beautiful piece of nature, in order to enjoy it for years to come.

CHANGING GEARS FOR THE AFTERNOON . . . .

The afternoon will get a little competitive . . . friendly competition, that is! Let the races begin . . . This year, rafting & kayaking races are being organized to piggy-back on to our Riverfest & Symposium Event and we are very enthusiastic about it!

Zach Collier, from Sundance River Center, is organizing some fun races for the early afternoon. For detailed information about the Rafting events, please visit http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=78282096810&h=0Hn4q&u=pjK6h or check out the event on Facebook.

Hope to see all you inflatable craftsman at the morning session, eat a good lunch and then we will be cheering you on as you compete in the afternoon activities.

Hootie Boucher - hootiekrmnl@yahoo.com (lead coordinator)

Dan Ingerson - ingersonsails@yahoo.com (kayak race/party planner)

Zach Collier - zach@nwrafting.com (raft race planner)

Heather Herbeck - hherbeck@yahoo.com (social/promotional organizer)

Jaco Klinkenberg - jaco@wetplanetwhitewater.com (assistant coordinator/financial planner)whitesalmonriverfest@gmail.com

Saturday, May 30th - White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium UPDATE

There are many exciting activities planned for the 4th annual WSRF&S. This year, we are changing things up a bit . . . . how you ask?

1. The Event is held on a Saturday

2. The educational component is taking place in the morning

3. Rafting & Kayaking races follow the informative, morning session

4. A big party wraps up the day - food, fun, camping and music!

Educational Segment of the Day - Learn about the White Salmon River and why it is such a special river to experience.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome

9:15-9:45 a.m. Condit Dam Update - "What's the current 'news' on this important issue?"
Raffle
9:50-10:20 a.m. Return of Salmon on the White Salmon - "What type(s) of Salmon can you expect to see in the WS river when they return?"
10:20-10:35 a.m. Break and Raffle
10:35-11:05 a.m. Climate – Bill Weiler - "How does the climate affect the WS river?"
Raffle
11:10- 12:00 p.m. Virtual Tour of the White Salmon River - "Experience a virtual tour of the White Salmon River": Learn about vegetation and animals found along the river.

12:00 p.m. Lunch provided by "Cork & Bottle

Cost of the event: $15 for the entire day (includes morning session, lunch and party)

For more information, please contact: whitesalmonriverfest@gmail.com or call 1-800-306-1673. Check or cash only, please.

** Pre-registration is encouraged to give us an approximate number of attendees for our lunch/dinner.

White Salmon Symposium

The 4th annual WS symposium has a "new look" this year and we are fired up!

The morning will consist of educational presentations and discussion panels, focusing on learning about the White Salmon River for our own knowledge, but also for sharing with others - whether you are a land owner along the river, a raft guide taking guests down the river, or a kayaker enjoying the river with friends - you will walk away with a better understanding and appreciation for the White Salmon River watershed.

Some topics we will cover are:
* Update on the Dam Removal
* Climate change and what it means for the WS River
* Virtual tour of the White Salmon river - if you've never seen the river . . . you can see it here for the first time . . . without getting wet!

These are just a few of the topics we will cover. Enjoy the educational boothes and participate in our awesome raffle.

The morning educational symposium will conclude with a catered lunch and then "off to the races" . . . literally! Details for the raft/kayak races and evening party are coming soon!

Join us on Facebook - White Salmon River and invite yourself to the event!

Hootie Boucher - hootiekrmnl@yahoo.com (lead coordinator)
Dan Ingerson - ingersonsails@yahoo.com (kayak race/party planner)
Zach Collier - zach@nwrafting.com (raft race planner)
Heather Herbeck - hherbeck@yahoo.com (social/promotional organizer)
Jaco Klinkenberg - jaco@wetplanetwhitewater.com (assistant coordinator/financial planner)
whitesalmonriverfest@gmail.com