Meet the Crew George Wendt, owner and president of O.A.R.S., is a true pioneer in the whitewater rafting industry. His passion for running rivers was born in the 60s, when he descended the seldom-traveled Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. According to Wendt, “the trip introduced me to a world that I didn’t know existed.” That fascinating new world would soon become one that Wendt dedicated himself to completely, one that he dreamed of bringing into the lives of others. In 1969, that dream came true; with his friend Ed Gooch, Wendt established Gooch-Wendt Expeditions, running professional trips on the Grand Canyon, and was appropriately renamed O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists).
In 1972, Wendt and his wife Pam took over full operation of O.A.R.S. In 1974, they left their home in Los Angeles and moved to the small Sierra Nevada foothill town of Angels Camp, just miles away from the free-flowing Stanislaus River. O.A.R.S. began to gain wide recognition as a full time river outfitter, running trips on the Stanislaus, American, and Tuolumne rivers in California, and the Rogue River in Oregon, in addition to the Grand Canyon.
Today, O.A.R.S. runs unique whitewater rafting, sea kayaking and multi-sport trips on over 35 rivers and coastlines of the world. Their special programs in Alaska, Canada, Baja, and the Fiji Islands have rendered them a diverse and accommodating force in adventure travel.
One of O.A.R.S.’ highest priorities is taking care of the environment. As a company, they donate 10% of their annual profit, as well as time and energy to protecting and conserving natural places. They focus on providing a high quality program for families, special trips for corporate groups, and rewarding adventures that enhance the lives and increase the environmental awareness of people worldwide.
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