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State of the Snowpack – 100% of April 1st The 2023-2024 winter has provided a perfect snowpack for spring, summer, and fall Kern River rafting. For the first time since… Read more »
2024 Kern River Rafting Preview
Author: Evan Moore
The Vital Role of the Sierra Nevada’s Snowpack in Elevating Kern River Rafting Adventures
The Vital Role of the Sierra Nevada’s Snowpack in Elevating Kern River Rafting Adventures Nestled in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Kern River is a natural… Read more »
Thrilling Adventure Awaits: Kern River Rafting in the fall
Kern River Rafting through October 31st When it comes to white-water rafting, few destinations can compare to the exhilarating experience of the Kern River in California. Nestled amidst the breathtaking… Read more »
How Sierra South will manage the high water Kern River Rafting season
2023 Kern River Rafting Risk Reduction Plan 1. Every guide on our staff has a minimum of 2 years of river guiding experience During high water seasons, it is crucial… Read more »
2023 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – Biggest Snowpack on Record 429% of normal The HISTORIC 2022-23 winter has unleashed record-breaking amounts of snow in the Sierra Nevada. The first snowfall of… Read more »
High Water Protocol
High Water Protocol Class II – III Class IV Class V Class V rafting on the Kern River is a thrilling experience and one of North America’s best rafting trips…. Read more »
2022-23 California Winter Update #2
Kern River Snowpack At Highest Levels Since 1983 Atmospheric River after Atmospheric River have been pounding California over the last three weeks and has given the state the largest start… Read more »
2022-23 California Winter Update #1
Kern River Snowpack Update October 1st marks the beginning of the “water year” in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Water year is a term used in hydrology to describe a… Read more »
The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Kernville, CA
The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Kernville, CA 1. Cannell Trail The Cannell Trail is the most sought-after trail in the Kernville area. Mountain Bike Project has this trail ranked… Read more »
2022 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – 30% of normal The Winter of 2021-22 is best defined by the word extreme. California saw record-breaking precipitation and snowfall in the months of October… Read more »
California Winter Update
Record Breaking Snowfall Pounds the Sierra Nevada After a very large atmospheric river unleased copious amounts of rain on California during the month of October we proceeded to have one… Read more »
California Winter Update # 1
California Winter Update #1 Why are rain and snowfall so important in the state of California? Well, the obvious reasons are we need the water to support our large population,… Read more »
Kern River Snowpack History
Kern River Snowpack April 1st is the April to July unimpaired runoff forecast from the April 1st B120 bulletin. Peak is the highest daily average flow in CFS Year April… Read more »
2021 Kern River Rafting Season Preview
State of the Snowpack – 24% of Normal The winter of 2020-2021 overall has been mild, with below-average snowfall. The Southern Sierra Nevada saw meager snowfall amounts through the early… Read more »
3 Best Spring Time Rafting Trips on the Kern River
Early Season Rafting Trips As the final days of Winter are upon us and warmer days are approaching, we are gearing up for the 2021 Kern River Rafting season. Early… Read more »
California’s Best Whitewater Rafting Destinations
California Rafting The state of California is an outdoor recreation wonderland. From the beach to the mountains California truly has it all. Surprisingly, most people do not know that the… Read more »
A look back at our 2020 season
2020 Season Recap… What a year As the end of an unprecedented year for all of humanity is approaching, we are taking the time to look back on our year… Read more »
7 Best Kern River Hiking Trails
Sierra South has complied our favorite Kern River Hiking Trails to make your next hike an easy choice! 1. Valhalla Falls on Salmon Creek Valhalla Falls is a hidden gem… Read more »
How kids can have fun and be safe on the Kern River
A great piece written by Steve Merrow on what the Kern River means to him.
Why Rafting the Forks of the Kern Should Be Your Next Adventure
Forks of the Kern Rafting If you are like our staff at Sierra South then you are always dreaming of or planning your next big adventure. Many of us look… Read more »