WHEN TO GO:

REGULAR OPERATING SEASON IS MAY 1ST - SEPTEMBER 30TH. (Trips may be scheduled outside these dates with prior arrangement)

SPRING: JUNE - HIGH WATER (APPOX. 20,000 - 50,000 cfs) high fast water, generally cool, unpredictable weather, small groups, wild flowers, powerful hydraulics, lots of thrilling whitewater. Occasionally too high to run.

SUMMER: JULY - HIGH TO MEDIUM WATER (APPROX. 10,000 - 20.000 cfs) water stabilizing and slowing, warmer and drier weather, numerous big, fun waves, excellent time for inflatable kayaking and paddling.

SUMMER: AUGUST - MEDIUM TO LOW WATER (APPROX. 2,000 - 10,000 cfs) water stabilized - clear with many exposed rock features, hot and dry weather, more technical rocky rapids punctuating slow, sedate pools ideal for swimming/floating and relaxing - water temperature in the 70's.

EARLY FALL: SEPTEMBER - LOW TO MEDIUM WATER: water level increases, cool crisp mornings usually with clear blue skies, dramatic canyon light as sun gets lower, fall colors begin to frame the canyon, reflecting in the water.

WHAT TO BRING:

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Cozy gear to sleep in: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents or lodge & bed
• High quality rafting equipment: life jackets, self-bailing rafts & kayaks, paddles, dry bags, etc.
• Tasty food to eat: delicious meals, good snacks
• Plenty to drink: water, lemonade, juice, some beer
• Really cool information & entertainment: fun, knowledgeable, guides
• Comfortable Transportation: to and from Salmon or North Fork.
• A Great Gold Mine Tour: right beside the river

WHAT MOTHER NATURE PROVIDES:

The Fresh Air - The Beautiful Canyon - The Wild River - The Abundant Wildlife - The Weather

WHEN & WHERE WE MEET

HELPFUL HINTS FOR A SMOOTH TRIP:

• Be ready to load into the van at the designated meeting time so that we can stay on schedule to meet other guests along the way.

• Be dressed in what you will be wearing on the river (with an outer layer that you can take off at the put-in on cool mornings).

• On overnight trips pack your camping gear (listed above on the right) in a small/medium duffle bag that you will not have access to during the day. This bag will go directly to camp in the morning.

• Keep the items you do want with you during the day (listed above on the left, except for the towel which should be packed in your camp bag) in a separate small bag (just a plastic bag is best) and keep it with you at all times. There will be a dry bag on your raft in which to keep your camera and rain gear, while the water bottle and sunscreen can just stay in the boat.

• Inform us ahead of time if you need extra cooler space for your own beer, soda, etc.

• Give us a call at 208-756-4386 when you get into town (unless after 10 p.m.) so we know you are here and to exchange any last minute information.

• Print this page and bring it with you when you travel.