OARS Companies, Inc.

OARS is proud to offer free rafting for veterans, active-duty military, and emergency first responders on most ?- or 1-day adventures in California and Utah when you raft with one or more full-paying guests Sunday through Friday throughout the month of August. Plus, when you raft with us on the South Fork American River throughout the month, we'll donate $5/person to the California-based veterans group, Swords to Plowshares, which provides health and wellness, housing, and financial support to over 3,000 homeless, low-income and at-risk veterans in the Bay Area annually. Some exclusions apply. Find out more about this month-long initiative below.

From the splashy fun of?Barking Dog?and?Swimmer’s Rapid?to the big wave thrills of?Satan’s Cesspool?and?Hospital Bar?Rapids, you can now explore a 12-mile section of the South Fork American River on Google Maps Street View! Check out our press release for more details on this awesome project in partnership with Trailview Studios: https://lnkd.in/ezGQ7Vze

CELEBRATE PRIDE! ????? OARS is partnering with The Sacramento LGBT Community Center to promote Sac Pride. Everyone who purchases a ticket to the event will get $50 off a 1-day whitewater rafting trip on the South Fork of the American River Sunday through Friday through the month of June. Once again during Pride Month, OARS will also be donating $5 to the Center for every person who rafts with them on the South Fork throughout the month (with the exception of Saturdays). Buy your Sacramento Pride ticket and you’ll get a promo code to use toward your raft trip: https://lnkd.in/gqQFMDx #sacpride #whitewaterrafting #oarslife #visitsacramento #pridemonth

Together with Rumpl, we’re taking river trip comfort to the next level! Experience the Original Puffy Blanket and other river-friendly products from Rumpl on your next rafting trip with OARS.

It's #TeacherAppreciationDay! ?? In honor of teachers everywhere, and the hard work and dedication they give to the next generation, OARS is thrilled to offer a Teachers Raft FREE discount on most 1-day adventures in California and Utah all season long > https://lnkd.in/gJECJCT4 Our founder, George Wendt, started his career as a middle school math teacher before launching his first commercial rafting trip. He knew better than anyone that river trips give people a chance to get away from the stresses of life and work. Not a teacher? Consider sharing this offer with a special educator in your life to show your gratitude this #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

The 2024 rafting season has commenced, and current snowpack totals in the western U.S. are a welcome balance for rafting outfitters following the historic high-water season last year. “Generally, snowpacks across the areas where we operate are averaging out,” says Seth Davis, OARS Director of Operations. “Not too high, not too low, but just right—’Goldilocks conditions’ for 2024.” ?? Get the full scoop from our operations team below, including where to find the best whitewater rafting in the West this season.

As we kick off our 2024 season this week, OARS president, Tyler Wendt, reflects on "55 years of tinkering" and the incredible honor and privilege it is to do what we do, outfitting the greatest adventures on earth since 1969. Read his letter here: https://lnkd.in/g-gy4ckf

It's "March Madness," but for river lovers! We just launched a fun online contest that will crown the best river trip in the West (with a twist!). You can view the bracket, vote for your favorite trips and watch how the showdown unfolds here:?https://lnkd.in/gTVvTPGe And did we mention we're giving away five multi-day river trips for two, plus five gear packages worth more than $1,000 from our friends at YETI, Chaco, Rumpl, NRS - Northwest River Supplies, Inc. and Chums, Inc.? We’d love your help getting the word out! #contest #giveaway #rivertrips #whitewaterrafting #bestinthewest

Looking for a seasonal outdoor industry role as an Assistant Manager or know someone who is? We're?#hiring?for an Assistant Manager at our American River Outpost in Lotus, CA. The American River Assistant Manager will work primarily at Outpost as well as on trips and will work in coordination with the Operations Manager to supervise guides and other operations staff, to ensure all trips are able to operate effectively and efficiently, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and guest satisfaction. To apply, send resume and cover letter to?[email protected] Join our team to work for a second generation family-owned business that strives to make a positive impact on people’s lives by providing outstanding river trips and other outdoor adventures. #employment?#seasonaljobs??#assistantmanager?#lotus?#northerncalifornia

We're still #hiring for a staff accountant. This position is an OARS Angels Camp, CA office/hybrid arrangement. Share with someone who loves crunching numbers, but also loves the outdoors and would enjoy working for a second generation family-owned business that strives to make a positive impact on people’s lives by providing outstanding river trips and other outdoor adventures. #employment #fulltimejobs #accounting #accountantjobs #hybridwork #angelscamp #northerncalifornia