From Source to Sea

On New Years day of this year, Grants Pass local, Kirk Sager embarked on a historic journey, to float the Rogue River.  He wanted to treat himself to a very special 50th Birthday present.  He floated a total of 157 miles of the Rogue, from Lost Creek Lake to Gold Beach, in six days!  Solo! 
This makes him the first known person to raft without having to portage his boat around any dams. 

“It ended up being one of the best experiences of my life,” Sager said. “There was almost no one else on the river, and the solitude of the canyon was so deep. Each section had its own beauty, its own character.”

Kirk Sager arriving at Gold Beach, OR.
Photo courtesy Jot's Resort.

“I honestly can’t wait to do it again,” he said. “If you’re prepared, I think everyone should do a trip like this at least once. The beauty of our river is unbelievable. There’s nothing like it.”