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Why choose Sierra South for your 2020 adventure?
Sierra South will celebrate its 36th year in 2020, as the premiere rafting outfitter in Southern and Central California. Join us for world-class Kern River rafting; whitewater kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding on Isabella Lake, and rock climbing in Sequoia National Forest. We offer family-friendly and thrilling trips of all lengths and difficulty!
Our brick-and-mortar outfitter’s store is centrally located, 3 hours from LA, in the river town of Kernville. With a view of the Kern River from our deck, you can shop for boats, apparel, gear, gifts and more. You can also shop online in our new River Store & Boat Barn. Our customer service line is well-manned by paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts, who are there to answer any questions you may have.
We live and love what we do. We would love to share it with you. It’s good for your soul!
We are proud supporters of the Kern Valley River Council, Kern River Conservancy, the annual Kern River Festival, Keepers of the Kern, and Kern River Streambed and Park Restoration Project.
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Dear Sierra South Guests,
We wanted to reach out and reassure you that our team is closely monitoring the developing Coronavirus situation. Sierra South remains committed to the safety and satisfaction of our guests. We are meeting daily to listen, learn, and adapt so we can continue to create an atmosphere where people feel excited and safe about joining us on the river. We are currently running trips daily on the Wild and Scenic Kern River, and at this point have no plans on canceling trips.
The nature of this event requires us to be flexible in how we respond and provide service to you, our valued guests. Here are ways we are taking action:
Encouraging employees and guests to modify personal greetings to avoid physical contact
Providing additional access to hand sanitizer throughout the trip
Practicing the best methods for sanitizing our equipment; helmets, life jackets, paddles, rafts, and transportation
Continuing to uphold the highest standard of cleanliness when handling and preparing food
Limiting group sizes to adhere with the recommendations given by California Governor Gavin Newsom
Following recommended every day healthy actions per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and having employees who appear symptomatic stay home
In regards to reservations, we have modified some of our cancellation policies. As always, we highly recommend everyone booking a trip with Sierra South purchase Travel Insurance. Insure My Trip is a comparison website that allows for easy access to multiple insurance companies, including plans that allow you to “cancel for any reason”. We have adjusted our cancellation policy from 45 days to 14 days prior to the trip. This includes our normal $25 processing fee. If Sierra South cancels a trip for any reason, you will receive a 100% refund.
Overall, our team at Sierra South is excited about the 2020 season. We feel confident that the Wild and Scenic Kern River and the clean Sierra Nevada Mountain air provides a unique opportunity to leave the city for an adventurous outdoor experience in a safe and family friendly environment.
Sincerely,
The Sierra South Family
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Sierra South
Mountain Sports
11300 Kernville Road
Kernville, California 93238
Sierra South operates under permits issued by: Sequoia National Forest, Klamath National Forest, and the National Park Service/Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Sierra South is an equal opportunity recreation service provider.
Hours of Operation
Store:
Closed Until Further Notice
Reservations:
Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm
