IRIE RaftingPosts

Summer has officially arrived here in beautiful Tahoe! While Lake Tahoe isn’t releasing water at the moment due to bridge construction, we’re still flowing strong thanks to guaranteed releases from Donner Lake and Boca Reservoir. We’re running the exciting Class III Truckee River Gorge, and the current flow is a splash-worthy 1,150 cfs! It’s the perfect time to come get wet with us!

Summer is just around the corner! What epic adventures are on your calendar this year? We hope a whitewater trip with IRIE Rafting is already locked in—but if not, there’s still time to book your unforgettable river experience! Don't miss out, adventure awaits!

Lake Tahoe has 63 streams that flow into it and only one that flows out, the Truckee River. Flowing north to the town of Truckee before turning east and flowing out of the mountains through Reno and into the Nevada desert. Unlike the mellow "float" section of the river in Tahoe City, the Lower Truckee Gorge section has Class II and III rapids that make for a fun and exciting ride. This guided whitewater trip starts off mellow and slowly builds to a mile of continuous class III rapids just before the end. This stretch is great for first timers to get comfortable in the boat, and to get used to paddling while being exciting enough for seasoned rafters and thrill seekers on a time crunch.