In 2014, one of our co-founders hatched a lofty goal: Raise $100k in order for LEAP to become a self-sufficient non-profit organization. If it succeeded, LEAP could continue empowering people who are facing adversity and trauma by providing them therapeutic wilderness programs for years to come. He knew we needed to do something BIG, and we did. 22 people spent 11 days paddling the entire length of the Salmon River in Idaho, kayaking over 425 miles in just 11 days.
We're doing it again
But this time, we're tackling the mighty Rogue River.
fundraising goal: $90,000
date: APRIL 28 - MAY 6, 2017
this is a peer-to-peer fundraiser
The purpose of a peer-to-peer fundraiser is to help those those who want to participate spread the cost of the trip over support from the community. If you can financially buy-in to the trip - that's great; however, we encourage folks to reach out to their networks in order to garner support and spread awareness for LEAP at the same time.
trip cost:
whole trip: $3,000
kayak only: $2,000
hike only: $1,000
deposits of $500 to commit are due by march 17
trip Itinerary
FRIDAY 04/28 [OTT HQ to BOUNDARY SPRINGS to MUIR CREEK]
8:00AM- Meet at Orange Torpedo Trips HQ in Merlin, OR
9:30AM- Depart for Boundary Springs
11:30AM- Lunch
12:30PM- Begin Hike
6:00PM- Finish Hike @ Muir Creek
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River Dr. Shady Cove, OR 97539, 541-878-3171
SATURDAY 04/29 [MUIR CREEK to NATURAL BRIDGE]
6:30AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- Depart for Muir Creek
8:00AM- Begin Hike
6:00PM- Finish Hike @ Natural Bridge
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River Dr. Shady Cove, OR 97539, 541-878-3171
SUNDAY 04/30 [NATURAL BRIDGE to PROSPECT]
6:30AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- Depart for Natural Bridge
8:00AM- Begin Hike
6:00PM- Finish Hike @ Prospect
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River Dr. Shady Cove, OR 97539, 541-878-3171
MONDAY 05/01 [PROSPECT to LOST CREEK DAM]
6:30AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- Depart for Prospect leave-off point
8:00AM- Begin Hike
6:00PM- Finish Hike
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River Dr. Shady Cove, OR 97539, 541-878-3171
TUESDAY 05/02 [LOST CREEK DAM to ROGUE RIVER, OR]
6:30AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- Depart for River
8:00AM- On the water
6:00PM- Take out
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Best Western, 8959 Rogue River Highway Grants Pass, OR 97527, 541-582-2200
WEDNESDAY 05/03 [ROGUE RIVER, OREGON to MORRISON’S LODGE]
6:00AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- On the water
6:00PM- Take out
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Morrison’s Lodge, 8500 Galice Road Merlin, OR 97532, 800-826-1963
THURSDAY 05/04 [MORRISON’S LODGE to AGNESS]
6:30AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- On the water
6:00PM- Take out
7:00PM- Dinner
LODGING: Agness Campground/RV Park, 4215 Agness Road Agness, OR 97532, 541-247-2813
FRIDAY 05/05 [AGNESS to GOLD BEACH]
6:30AM- Breakfast
7:00AM- On the water
6:00PM- Take out
7:00PM- Celebration Dinner
LODGING: Holiday Inn Gold Beach, 29346 Ellensburg Avenue Gold Beach, OR 97444, 541-247-7091
SATURDAY 05/06 [GOLD BEACH & OUT]
6:30AM- Breakfast
DEPART FOR HOME AT LEISURE/RETURN HOME WITH OTT VANS
ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be staying in hotels/lodges each night with showers and beds. You will need to share a room with another participant. All breakfast and dinners will be provided at our places of lodging. All snacks and lunches will be provided riverside by organization staff and volunteers. Once registered, a detailed packing list and itinerary will be provided. Most will be provided for your trip needs, but you'll need to bring clothing and other personal items.
For full expedition logistics please visit our event website by clicking here.