Rubicon [ru-ba-kan] --to cross or pass, to take a decisive or final step, especially at the outset of some undertaking or adventure.

RUBICON is a Sonoma County company that has been running rivers since 1971. Established and operated by experienced, professional guides, we run our trips with the proven notion that the best way to enjoy the experience is to participate! We encourage you to help plan and operate your trip with us. We will work together loading and unloading our gear, setting up camp and cooking meals. Informative talks on safety, camp procedures, and river ecology will help develop confidence and sensitivity to the environment. We encourage paddle-powered rafts, in which you will learn to work as a team under the direction of your guide. We feel this approach makes RUBICON participants among the most competent, confident, and safe campers and boaters on the river - besides having a great time!

We prefer to keep our trips small, with a maximum size of 25 on day trips and 20 on overnight wilderness camping trips.

We encourage group charters with as few as 10 participants on most California rivers. Charters scheduled during the week will receive a discount.

We realize that there are large numbers of children and adults who differ so markedly in mental, physical, emotional and behavioral characteristics that they need special opportunities to enjoy wilderness recreation. Our guides have professional experience which enables us to offer these opportunities. Prices are negotiable; please inquire.

Rafting is healthy exercise, and the outdoors stimulates one's apetite. We typically plan for hearty meals with freshly prepared food from steak and potatoes to international Epicurean delights. Individuals with dietary restrictions should notify us and we will work to accomodate those needs. We encourage charter groups to help plan their menu.

On day trips, lunch is included, unless otherwise arranged. On over night trips, meals begin with lunch on day one and end with lunch on the last day.

For a day trip:

All liquids must be carried in plastic bottles

Please leave jewelry at home, especially rings.

*Note:
The South Fork of the American River in its natural state would not normally have sufficient flows during the summer season to support rafting or other floating activities as it is known today. Adequate flows for rafting result from releases from hydroelectric facilities located at Chili Bar and above. Such releases are made when necessary for power generation and are not subject to the control of County of El Dorado or commercial rafting companies operating under permits from the County of El Dorado.

rubicon@sonic.net

Bill and Stephanie Mashek
707-887-2452
9743 Highway 116
Forestville Ca, 95436