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The Full Day whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River near Riggins Idaho makes for a great family or friends one-day adventure. Our trips meet at 8:30am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME and conclude around 4pm.*
Full day trip is available in rafts OR inflatable kayaks. Meet at 8:30 am Mountain Standard Time at our store on the Street of Riggins. From the meeting spot in Riggins we load the group into the van and it's a 15 minute drive up river to our put-in location. At the put-in the group will receive the equipment for the trip, including PFDs for everyone and splash tops and helmets as requested. After getting everyone geared up the group will receive a thorough paddling orientation ensuring you have all the info you need to be successful during your river day. Apply the sunscreen and it's time to start floating.
The day starts off with some mild whitewater to build those paddling skills and learn the techniques you will need later in the day. Prior to lunch the group will see one class III rapid with some big waves to start testing those paddling skills. Sometime around lunch time the group will pull over to the river's edge for a riverside picnic and some swimming.
After lunch it's back to the river for the whitewater filled afternoon. After floating past Riggins the whitewater picks up starting with Timezone Rapid. This thrilling bit of whitewater has a few holes and waves so big you want to try and miss them while navigating through the exciting medium sized waves. A few more rapids brings the inflatable kayakers to the surfing spot where we will spend some time learning how to surf our kayaks before continuing on.
Finally as the afternoon winds down with some tired arms, big smiles, and with lots of great rapids behind us, the group pulls into the takeout and the waiting van. The guides will quickly pack up all the gear and it's into the van for a 10 minute ride back to your waiting car and the conclusion of the trip.*
Half-day AM trip is available in rafts OR inflatable kayaks. Meet at 8:30 am Mountain Standard Time at our store on the Street of Riggins. From the meeting spot in Riggins we load the group into the van and it's a 15 minute drive up river to our put-in location. At the put-in the group will receive the equipment for the trip, including PFDs for everyone and splash tops and helmets as requested. After getting everyone geared up the group will receive a thorough paddling orientation ensuring you have all the info you need to be successful during your river day. Apply the sunscreen and it's time to start floating.
The morning involves plenty of scenery and some fun class II and possibly class III rapids which provide plenty of excitement and opportunity to build those paddling skills. When the water flows are right the group will have some great opportunities to try surfing the kayaks in the morning section. Around noon the group will arrive at the takeout and the vans which will return you to our store and your vehicle.*
Half-day PM trip is only available in Paddle Rafts. Meet at our store around 11:15 am (MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME) to get checked in. We will prep you with the gear we need before heading to the river. Upon reaching the river you will receive a thorough paddling orientation before lathering on the sunscreen and starting down river.
Shortly after starting the float the whitewater takes off and the adventure starts. Your paddling team will skillfully navigate through two or three rapids before finding a place to pull over and enjoy a riverside picnic along with a little swimming. Then after lunch its back to the boats for a whitewater filled afternoon. Numerous rapids dot the horizon line with tranquil pools between them. Kids enjoy swimming in the pools and splashing their parents, while parents simply enjoy the escape with their kids. Around 4pm the group will arrive at the boat ramp, load into the vans and head towards the store.*
On trips of only a day it's not critical to have all the gear, but having some of the right things will help you enjoy your experience that much more.
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