Welcome to this state-of-the-art multi-sport adventure trip in some of British Columbia’s most distinct and remarkable landscapes. To fully enjoy this adventure, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the information provided. We want to be with you every step of the way in your expedition preparations, so please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns.
Chilko Multi-Sport Photo Gallery
Find out what past participants have said about this trip on the ROAM blog.
Notes from the Region - A letter from Brian McCutcheon
Zooming off on one of the most spectacular plane rides on earth is the start to our adventure. It is a wake-up call for most city folk, entering this landscape of ice, freckled with towering serrated ridges and dramatic glacial lakes. The 55-mile stretch of Chilko Lake is translucent and azure-like, on a par with the waters of the South Pacific. The lake beckons exploration, as does the Chilko River flowing out of its north end. And it is exactly this combination of serene and bustling that makes this trip so incredible.
Priorities change during our time here. Most folks discard diets, fashion accessories, would-be sophistication, and poise. Dining by the lakeside while thousands of salmon and rainbow trout leap and rise in front of you takes on unprecedented decadence. Seeing grizzlies on the hillsides from the comfort of your private helicopter and hiking in the once inaccessible alpine is truly divine. Cell phones and fax machines seem a thing of the past. The sun soothes our backs by day and sets over teal waters turning blood red, then intense violet by night. The surreal hoodoo sculptures become more dreamlike amid the midnight howls of wolves.
The Chilcotin is a land of legends, steeped with gold rush heritage, million-acre homesteads, and North America’s best stretch of commercially navigable whitewater. Yet, contrary to popular belief, our guests are not experienced adventurers. Our participants, who come from all walks of professional life, find it easy to check out of civilization in Chilcotin country—it’s checking back in that’s so tough. This is one trip that leaves footprints with you forever.
Brian McCutcheon founded Rivers & Oceans in 1985 and has been operating rafting and kayaking trips in British Columbia since the late eighties. In 2000, we changed to Rivers Oceans And Mountains as the addition of “mountains” better reflects the topography of the regions we visit. The new company, R.O.A.M., offers a variety of lodge-based adventures for small groups. Guests may sign up as individuals on fixed departures or book the entire lodge for your own party. When not in the field, Brian is the Managing Director of R.O.A.M. from our offices in Nelson, British Columbia.
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