Guided Specialty Trips in Salmon, Idaho
| Trip | Type of Trip | Time of Year | Outfitter | details -> | ||
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| Art & Rafting | Watercolor Painting | Dates vary | Aggipah | https://aggipah.com/watercolor-painting-workshops | More Details | |
| Music & Rafting | Music | Dates vary | Aggipah | We’ll unwind around the campfire each evening, reveling in music and compelling tales from Idaho’s past. This is really a fun Whitewater River Rafting Trip on the Main Salmon River for the whole family! | More Details | |
| History & Rafting | Hostory | Dates vary | Aggipah | You will love this unique historical Main Salmon River rafting trip. Idaho history comes alive when Dave Wolfe shares his many memories of growing up in the back-country along the Salmon River. | More Details | |
| Horseback Riding & Rafting | Horses-Rafting | Dates vary | Aggipah | The trip provides a truly unique perspective of the River of No Return Wilderness Area. Combining horseback riding on breathtaking mountain trails with an Idaho rafting trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a dusty boots to sandals adventure that captures the diversity of the Wilderness Area. | More Details | |
| Womens Trips | Women Only | August 7-12, 2022. | Aggipah | As women, acceptance is a theme we sometimes struggle with. “Accepting WHO we are, and WHERE we are on our journey is something I can really dive into. Sarah and Lexi will provide a growth-focused experience: mentally, physically and emotionally, as you enjoy a fully-supported river adventure. Each day will be uniquely organized to match the pace of the river and include journaling, yoga, group discussions, hiking and mindfulness activities. | More Details | |
| Specialty | Cast and Blast | Upland Birds/Cutthroat Trout | October | Solitude | Our most “wild” trip of the season, when we’re the only group out there, and the high peaks along the Middle Fork have often seen their first blanketing of snow for the season. We start near mile 50. We will spend 6 days moving slowly through the lower half of the canyon. The first 3-4 days are generally more focused on hunting riverside benches, while the last 2-3 days are more focused on fly fishing in the deep Impassable Canyon, however we have the opportunity to do both hunting and fishing every day of the trip. | More Details |
| Specialty | Cast and Blast | Upland hunting/Steehead fishing | September-October | Aggipah | Cast and blast is a unique sportsman’s opportunity-These Salmon River cast and blast trips differ considerably in atmosphere from our summer trips. The combination of pursuing premium game fish and birds on a whitewater river in a back-country canyon is truly a rare experience. Taste fresh steelhead fillets grilled over driftwood coals…chukar from the dutch oven…you’re livin’ good! | More Details |
| Specialty | Off Road Tours | Day Trips | Contact for Details and Dates | 100 Acre Wood Lodge | Choose your desired destination from ghost towns, gold mines, hot springs, scenic panaramas to the Lewis & Clark Trail. | More Details |
| Specialty | Jet Boat | Day trip | Contact for Details and Dates | Arctic Creek Lodge | Your time in the area is short but you have a desire to see the Main Salmon River that cuts through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Take a ½-day or day trip on a jet boat and see why it is considered the precious gem of Idaho. Just bring lunch & drinks to enjoy a day on the river! | More Details |
| Specialty | Winter Yurt Skiing | Multi-Day trip | Winter | Wilderness River Outfitters & Trail Expeditions Inc | The Ridgeline Yurts are available for day skiers visiting Lost Trail Ski Area looking for lodging, experienced backcountry skiers looking for a basecamp for their adventure, or people who just want a mellow snowshoeing experience from the resort. This site has two yurts, a 24 footer and a 20 foot, located about a half mile from the ski area boundary. Yurts can be accessed without specialized ski touring gear. With a little pushing of your poles, you can get to and from the Ridgeline site—or, you can use snowshoes to walk in from Lost Trail’s Oreo ski run. Anyone who wants to experience a winter yurt stay can easily access this backcountry lodging. Semi-guided: meals can be delivered ready to heat. | More Details |
| Specialty | Pack Trips | Multi-Day trip | All year | Flying Resort Ranches | Flying Resort Ranches, Inc operates two world class ranches that put you in the heart of Idaho fishing and hunting areas. Contact the general manager to plan your backcountry experience. For a more adventurous experience, our members hike or ride horses to explore the surrounding areas. These hiking and or horseback riding trips can range from a morning excursion to a multiple day camping trip. In the summer months, after the snow melt, you can ride or hike between The Flying B and Root Ranch. This particular trip is about 60 miles in length and takes several days. Whatever our members choose to do, the Ranches provide the perfect backcountry home base. | More Details |
| Specialty | Custom Rafting Trips | Multi-Day trip | Contact for Dates and Details | River of No Return Wilderness Outfitters | We will help you develop exactly what type of trip you are looking for. Standard rafting trips are five and six day trips. If your group needs a shorter or longer time on the river, we can accommodate almost any request. | More Details |
| Specialty | Lodge to Lodge | Multi-Day trip | late June and Early September | River of No Return Wilderness Outfitters | Join the River of No Return Wilderness Outfitters on a luxury rafting adventure. We will spend our days rafting, hiking and swimming along the whitewater’s of the Main Salmon River. A picnic lunch is included each day. Each night, we will visit a different lodge and enjoy a gourmet dinner. You will spend your night tucked away in a soft, comfy bed. As the sun rises, a hearty and delicious breakfast will be served before starting the day’s next adventure. As the rafting trip comes to an end, you will board a small plane, where sightseeing is a must, to return to Salmon, Idaho. | More Details |
| Specialty | Learn to Row and Rig a Raft | Multi-Day trip | Summer | Salmon River Adventure Company | Are you interested in doing overnight river trips but not quite sure how to do it? This is the course for you! Our experienced guides will give you all of the necessary skills and knowledge to run the Main Salmon. Learn the skills to successfully navigate Class I-III rapids using oars. | More Details |
| Specialty | Paddle Board | Multi-Day trip | Summer | Salmon River Adventure Company | Choose to paddle an inflatable kayak, stand-up paddle board, or relax in the raft as our experienced guides lead you down the magical Salmon River. There will be plenty of time to take in the abundant wildlife, deep canyon gorges, and stunning scenery. Upon arrival at camp each evening, our guides will take care of the details, from loading and unloading, to preparing luscious healthy meals, so that you can enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear water, painting a watercolor, reading a book, or just relaxing on the banks of the river. Being on the Salmon, is a truly unique, life changing experience! | More Details |
| Specialty | Womens Trips | Multi-Day Trip | Late June-Early July | Salmon River Adventure Company | Ladies, this course will focus on the fundamentals of whitewater; properly fitting your boat, catching eddies, paddling strokes, river safety, wet exiting, rolling techniques, how to “read” the river, etc. You will stay in our "glamping" tents and have time to relax after a day on the river as our chef prepares your dinner for you. | More Details |
| Specialty | Womens Trips | Multi-Day Trip | July | Salmon River Adventure Company | Unplug and get your nature fix on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River with the ladies. This adventure is truly built for every level and ability. Choose to paddle an inflatable kayak, stand-up paddle board, or relax in the raft as our experienced guides lead you down the magical Salmon River. | More Details |
| Specialty | Kids Camps | Multi-Day Trip | June-July | Salmon River Adventure Company | With the Performance Kayaking Program, our goal is to provide a safe learning environment, to create the next generation of paddlers, and provide the foundation for whitewater success! We believe that through this experience, students will walk away feeling more confident in all aspects of their lives. | More Details |
| Specialty | History by Van or Horseback | Day and Multi-Day Options | Contact for Dates | Rawhide Outfitters | Come discover Lewis and Clark in Idaho. A Lewis & Clark Idaho vacation with Rawhide Outfitters offers a relaxing scenic Lewis & Clark Van tour or a wilderness horse trail ride where you can travel the historic trails and enjoy a delicious home made picnic lunch with Rawhide Outfitters as your tour guide. The Lemhi and Salmon River Valleys offer a rich historic journey of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Opportunities to retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark in areas where little has changed since they were here, along with the Lemhi Valley being the home land of Sacajawea, continues to provide one of the most rewarding and authentic portions of the entire Lewis & Clark Trail. | More Details |