Reservation policies

Raft and equipment rental policies

Cancellation Policies

Reservations require a 30% deposit to confirm the reservation with the balance due the day of the rental.

 Day Cancellations

  • Reservations cancelled more than 7 days prior to the day of their rental receive a 50% refund of their deposit.
  • Reservations cancelled within 7 days of their trip launch are not subject to a refund of their deposit.

Multi-day Cancellations

  • Reservations cancelled more than 7 days prior to the day of their rental receive a 50% of their deposit as a credit towards a future rental over the next 24 months.
  • Reservations cancelled within 7 days of their trip launch are not subject to a refund of their deposit.


Equipment Rental Agreement and Waiver

Everyone floating in one of our rafts will need to sign a copy of this.

Please read this contract carefully.  It is a legally binding agreement.

The person who will use the equipment rented from Chipor Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Whitewater Cowboys  (“Whitewater Cowboys”) shall be referred to hereinafter as “Participant.” In consideration for the equipment, Participant is renting from Whitewater Cowboys, and the Participant’s use of Whitewater Cowboys’ equipment, I, the Participant, understand, acknowledge, and contractually agree as follows (“the Agreement”):


  1. Acknowledgement of Dangers and Risks: Participant understands, acknowledges, and agrees that participating in river sports and related activities utilizing rental equipment from Whitewater Cowboys (hereinafter the “Activity”), can be HAZARDOUS AND INVOLVE THE RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.  Participant understands, acknowledges, and agrees that participating in river sports has many inherent risks too numerous to list here which may result in injury or death, and that Whitewater Cowboys has no obligation to inform me of those risks, and that it is my right and obligation to research those risks.  Before renting equipment from Whitewater Cowboys, Participant agrees that their understanding, or lack thereof, of such inherent risks shall have no legal effect in the event of an incident resulting in injury or death.  Participant agrees that the following dangers or risks specific to the use of Whitewater Cowboys’ rental equipment to participate in river sports in a remote area are inherent to the Activity, but that the following list is not exhaustive and that there may be other dangers or risks that are inherent to the Activity not listed below: capsizing or sinking watercraft; watercraft becoming stuck or lodged on obstacles in the river, including rocks and trees; equipment malfunction, including breaking oars, oarlocks, or paddles; breaking or tangled lines or ropes; punctured or deflating watercraft; breaking or malfunctioning frames; malfunctioning or pinching dry boxes; breaking or malfunctioning straps, rigging, or safety equipment; breaking or malfunctioning personal floatation device; slipping, tripping, or falling from or around a raft; slippery surfaces; Participant’s own lack of necessary skill or judgment to safely navigate the river; all manner of equipment failures or malfunction not previously mentioned; injurious contact with your own rented equipment or that of other participants; damage to equipment by wildlife rendering it unusable; and unfamiliarity with equipment, including failure to use equipment appropriately or effectively. 
  1. Acknowledgement of Limitations of Equipment: Participant understands that any and all equipment rented from Whitewater Cowboys may malfunction, fail, or otherwise not function as intended. Participant also understands that although safety equipment may be rented, this equipment is no guarantee of the Participant’s safety, and such equipment may not protect the Participant from all injuries, including the types of injuries that the safety equipment is designed to prevent. Participant understands that if Participant does not rent or utilize a personal floatation device, helmet, or other personal protective or safety equipment, Participant is taking full responsibility for these choices. Participant acknowledges that not all conceivable safety equipment is included in this rental, including but not limited to throw bags and any rope/pulley rescue systems, and that Participant must supply all safety equipment deemed advisable or necessary beyond that which Whitewater Cowboys supplies.
  1. Assumption of Risk: Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Participant is choosing to take part in the Activity despite the many potential dangers and inherent risks of doing so, and freely chooses to accept the inherent and non-inherent risks of doing so despite the many potential dangers. Participant further acknowledges and agrees that there are other such dangers that may not be specifically set forth in this document. By signing this agreement, Participant recognizes that property loss, injury, serious injury, and death are all possible while participating in the Activity. Participant expressly acknowledges and assumes all risks, dangers, and consequences of the Activity, including but not limited to those risks, dangers, and consequences set forth in paragraph 1 above, whether inherent or not, that may result in physical injury, property damage, or death. Participant expressly assumes all risks on behalf of any person participating in the Activity, whether a signatory to this Agreement or not.
  1. Release of Liability and Agreement Not to Sue: Fully understanding the foregoing paragraphs, and in exchange for Whitewater Cowboys’ agreement to rent equipment to Participant, PARTICIPANT HEREBY AGREES NOT TO SUE CHIPOR HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A WHITEWATER COWBOYS, its affiliated companies and subsidiaries, including but not limited to those that operate Whitewater Cowboys, or any of its respective successors in interest, affiliated organizations and companies, insurance carriers, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, members and shareholders (each hereinafter a “Released Party”) for any property damage (including  but not limited to equipment damage), injury or loss to Participant, including death, which Participant may suffer, arising in whole or in part out of Participant’s rental of equipment from Whitewater Cowboys  and participation in the Activity. By signing this Agreement Not to Sue, Participant is releasing any right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against any Released Party. Also, Participant agrees to hold harmless and release each and every released party from any and all liability and/or claims or causes of action for injury or death to persons or damage to property arising from Participant’s rental of equipment and participation in the Activity, including, but not limited to those claims based on any released party’s alleged or actual negligence, breach of any contract and/or express or implied warranty, products liability, or negligent entrustment. This release does not apply in the case of gross negligence.
  1. Agreement to Indemnify: Participant agrees to INDEMNIFY (REIMBURSE) each Released Party from and for any and all claims of the Participant and/or a third party (including any person who utilizes the rental equipment along with Participant) arising in whole or in part from Participant’s or any third party’s use of Whitewater Cowboys’ rental equipment. In other words, if Participant and/or anyone on Participant’s behalf and/or any third party files any lawsuit or brings any claim for injury or damage against released parties, Participant will be required to pay back to all such released parties all sums of money incurred by, or paid by or on behalf of any of the released parties on account of the bringing of such suit or claim, including all attorneys fees and costs.
  1. Equipment Agreements, Responsibilities, and Representations:  

Participant represents that the Participant and all other individuals who may be utilizing the equipment along with the Participant:


  • Is physically and mentally capable of utilizing any equipment they rent and participating in the Activity; 
  • Is at least eighteen (18) years of age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian;
  • Will ensure that the person who will act as lead boatman on rentals of equipment being rented for the Lower Rogue River has experience rowing or paddling on a Class III whitewater river, and that no equipment will be used to run the main or middle channels of Rainie Falls Rapid;
  • Has the physical dexterity and knowledge to utilize safely and competently any and all rented equipment provided by Whitewater Cowboys;

Participant further acknowledges and agrees that:


  • It is Participant’s responsibility to conduct a reasonable visual inspection of all equipment Participant will be using for the purposes of familiarization with their use(s) and for inspection of any obvious defects; 
  • Participant will be directly engaged in using the listed equipment during this rental period and accepts full responsibility for the care of the equipment while it is in the Participant’s control;
  • Participant accepts the equipment for use “as is”; 
  • Participant will notify Whitewater Cowboys if the equipment is not functioning properly, will immediately stop usage of the equipment, and will promptly return the equipment to Whitewater Cowboys as soon as it is reasonably possible to do so;
  • Participant will return all rental equipment to Whitewater Cowboys by the agreed date and time; 
  • Any Whitewater Cowboys’ rental equipment not returned, or lost or damaged by Participant will pay for the current retail value of any such equipment, as determined by Whitewater Cowboys based upon sales data for the rental year, plus a reasonable retrieval and recovery fee for any equipment that is left in the river, which will be based on the amount of time and effort necessary to retrieve the equipment;
  1. Miscellaneous Provisions:  Participant understands and acknowledges that this Agreement is a contract and shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be an enforceable contract between the parties. It is Participant’s intent that this Agreement shall be binding upon the assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors, and personal representatives of Participant.   Participant agrees that any and all claims for injury and/or death arising out of this Agreement or from Participant’s participation in the Activity shall be governed by Oregon law, and that the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim shall be in the Josephine County, Oregon Circuit Court.  If any sentence, clause, paragraph or part of this Agreement is declared unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.  This Agreement can be modified only in writing.  An electronic signature or acknowledgment of agreement upon this contract is fully binding and enforceable, and a copy of this executed Agreement may be used as if it is the original.   I agree that Whitewater Cowboys is not a common carrier. 


I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT I AM RELEASING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I OR MY CHILD OTHERWISE MAY HAVE.

Shuttle Policies

Cancellation Policy

Shuttles cancelled less than 30 days before but more than 1 day before their launch are subject to a $10 processing fee.  Shuttles cancelled within 1 day of their launch are subject to a $50 processing fee.

High Gas Price Surcharge Policy

While Whitewater Cowboys strives to keep rafting as affordable as possible we are forced to respond to the recent high fluctuations in gas prices.  For the summer of 2022 we are installing the following Sur-charge policies in response to evolving gas prices.

Fee Level 1 - Gas prices are $5.00-$5.49 per gallon from our supplier to us.
Fee Level 2 - Gas prices are $5.50-$5.99 per gallon from our supplier to us.

Foster Bar Car Shuttles

Fee Level 1
Bear Camp Route - $3.30
Eden Valley Route - $5.70
Coast Route - $10.80

Fee level 2
Bear Camp Route - $6.60
Eden Valley Route - $11.40
Coast Route - $21.60

Recreation section shuttles - Single Day
Level 1 - $1.20        Level 2 - $2.40

Full Service Rentals

Fee Level 1
1/2 day - $4.00
3/4 day - $6.00
Full Day -$5.00
Foster Bar - Bear Camp $11.00
Foster Bar - Eden Valley $19.00
Foster Bar - Coast $36.00

Fee Level 2
1/2 day - $6.00
3/4 day - $9.00
Full Day - $7.50
Foster Bar - Bear Camp $16.50
Foster Bar - Eden Valley $28.50
Foster Bar - Coast $54.00

Shuttle vandalism and theft policy

Whitewater Cowboys assumes no responsibility for vehicles being vandalized, broken into, or stolen while you are on your trip.  We are responsible for moving your vehicle from the put-in to the take-out but we cannot be responsible for what happens to your vehicle when parked.

Shuttle release agreement

This is agreed to by anyone booking a shuttle.  

Vehicle Shuttle Agreement and Waiver

Please read this contract carefully. It is a legally binding agreement.

The individual who will have Whitewater Cowboys (Chipor Holdings, LLC d/b/a Orange Torpedo Trips, LLC and Whitewater Cowboys) (“Whitewater Cowboys”) shuttle their vehicle (the “Vehicle”) shall be referred to hereinafter as “Vehicle Owner.” In consideration for Whitewater Cowboys’ shuttling of the Vehicle, I, the Vehicle Owner, understand, acknowledge, and contractually agree as follows (“the Agreement”):

1.    Acknowledgement of Dangers and Risks: Vehicle Owner understands, acknowledges, and agrees that utilizing Whitewater Cowboys to shuttle the Vehicle (hereinafter the “Services”), INVOLVES THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF THE VEHICLE, and the risk of claims by third parties injured in any vehicle accident involving the Vehicle Owner’s vehicle. Vehicle Owner understands, acknowledges, and agrees that utilizing Whitewater Cowboys to shuttle the Vehicle has many inherent risks too numerous to list here which may result in damage to or loss of the Vehicle, accidents, vehicle malfunction, or a claim from a third party or parties, and that Whitewater Cowboys has no obligation to inform Vehicle Owner of those risks, and that it is Vehicle Owner’s right and obligation to research those risks. Before utilizing Whitewater Cowboys to shuttle the Vehicle, Vehicle Owner agrees that their understanding, or lack thereof, of such risks shall have no legal effect in the event of an incident resulting in damage to or loss. Vehicle Owner agrees that the following dangers or risks specific to utilizing Whitewater Cowboys to shuttle the Vehicle are inherent to the Services, but that the following list is not exhaustive and that there may be other dangers or risks that are inherent to the Activity not listed below: single or multi-car vehicle collisions, rollovers, crashes, or other accidents; obstructions in the road, including rocks, trees, vehicles, animals, or people; falling trees, rockfall, or out of control vehicles that may strike the Vehicle; poor road conditions; vehicle loss; vandalism of vehicle; theft of vehicle; vehicle parts malfunction; tire deflation, blow-outs, or damage; all manner of vehicle equipment failures or malfunction; risks associated with transporting a vehicle in remote terrain on backcountry or 4-wheel drive roads; lapse in driver judgment or skill; and exposure to airborne, waterborne, or surface borne pathogens, bacteria, or virus. Vehicle Owner expressly acknowledges and assumes all risks, dangers, and consequences of the provision of the Services, including but not limited to those risks, dangers, and consequences set forth herein, whether inherent or not, that may result in damage or loss of any kind.

2. Other Requirements and Acknowledgments.  Vehicle Owner acknowledges that they give Whitewater Cowboys permission to drive the Vehicle and certifies that they are the legal owner of the Vehicle.  Vehicle Owner certifies that the Vehicle is in safe, legal, and operable condition, with fully functioning safety features, including but not limited to windshield wipers, lights, trailer lights, mirrors, working seat belts, sufficient fuel for transport, and is mechanically sound. Vehicle Owner certifies that the Vehicle is fully insured with liability insurance and that proof of such insurance is contained within the Vehicle.  Vehicle owner acknowledges and agrees that Vehicle Owner’s insurance shall apply in the event of any accident or incident, and that they waive, on behalf of the Vehicle’s insurer, any right of subrogation. Vehicle Owner acknowledges and agrees that Whitewater Cowboys’ insurance will not apply in the event of any accident or incident involving the Vehicle.


3. Release of Liability and Agreement Not to Sue: Fully understanding the foregoing paragraphs, and in exchange for Whitewater Cowboys’ agreement to provide the Services to Vehicle Owner, VEHICLE OWNER HEREBY AGREES NOT TO SUE CHIPOR HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A WHITEWATER COWBOYS, its affiliated companies and subsidiaries, including but not limited to those that operate Whitewater Cowboys, or any of its respective successors in interest, affiliated organizations and companies, insurance carriers, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, members and shareholders (each hereinafter a “Released Party”) for any damage (including but not limited to equipment damage), or loss to Vehicle Owner, which Vehicle Owner may suffer, arising in whole or in part out of Vehicle Owner’s use of the Services. By entering into this Agreement Not to Sue, Vehicle Owner is releasing any right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against any Released Party. Also, Vehicle Owner agrees to hold harmless and release each and every released party from any and all liability and/or claims or causes of action for damage to or loss arising from Vehicle Owner’s use of the Services, including, but not limited to those claims based on any released party’s alleged or actual negligence, breach of any contract and/or express or implied warranty, products liability, or negligent entrustment.

4. Agreement to Indemnify: Vehicle Owner agrees to INDEMNIFY (REIMBURSE) each Released Party from and for any and all claims of the Vehicle Owner and/or a third party arising in whole or in part from Vehicle Owner’s use of the Services. In other words, if Vehicle Owner and/or anyone on Vehicle Owner’s behalf and/or any third party files any lawsuit or brings any claim for injury or damage against released parties, Vehicle Owner will be required to pay back to all such released parties all sums of money incurred by, or paid by or on behalf of any of the released parties on account of the bringing of such suit or claim, including all attorneys fees and costs.

5. Miscellaneous Provisions: Vehicle Owner understands and acknowledges that this Agreement is a contract and shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be an enforceable contract between the parties. It is Vehicle Owner’s intent that this Agreement shall be binding upon the assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors, and personal representatives of Vehicle Owner. In consideration for allowing Vehicle Owner to participate in the Activity, Vehicle Owner agrees that any and all claims for property damage or property loss arising from Vehicle Owner’s participation in the Activity shall be governed by Oregon law, and that the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim shall be in the Josephine County, Oregon Circuit Court. If any sentence, clause, paragraph or part of this Agreement is declared unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement can be modified only in writing. An electronic signature or acknowledgment of agreement upon this contract is fully binding and enforceable, and a copy of this executed Agreement may be used as if it is the original. I agree that any subcontractors or other vendors utilized by Whitewater Cowboys during or incidental to the Activity are solely responsible for injury that occurs to me while I am in their care, and that Whitewater Cowboys is not in a joint venture with any such vendor or subcontractor. I agree that Whitewater Cowboys is not a common carrier.

By Clicking the agreement button I confirm I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT I AM RELEASING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I OTHERWISE MAY HAVE.


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