On day 6 we leave the mountains to transition to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River — the U.S.’s premier white water wilderness river.
We’re met by our river guides where we do a river orientation and float to our first river camp. If we’re lucky (the camp sites are pre-assigned), we will spend the first night near Loon Creek Hot Springs — a natural hot spring next to a creek. After five days in the mountains this is a real treat!
The Middle Fork is governed and regulated by the Forest Service. Permits are required for float trips. As a result it is still in pristine condition. The camp sites are spectacular — often amongst tall pine trees, with white sandy beaches at the foot of ancient canyon walls. In fact, near the confluence with the Main Salmon River, the canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon.
You will have the opportunity to see Sheepeater Indian pictographs, otter, bear, mountain goats, eagles, and one trip we even saw authentic cowboys fording their herd of horses across the river. We will be entering not just a place, but a time.
You will learn basic river navigation in paddle rafts and one-man inflatable kayaks. The teamwork, (self-) trust, confidence, communication skills and bonding that develops is wonderful, and transferable back to your life in the “real world.” These lessons are powerful references.
On the river we play some joyous learning games that are fun and powerful. You’ll have time around the evening campfire for sharing, story- telling or simply to rest and enjoy the quiet. Last year we had days filled with outrageous creativity and raucous laughter as well as sensitivity, warmth and deep connections with the spirit of who we are. And we saw a spectacular, rare, mystical four hour Northern Lights (Aurora Borealous) show. Awesome!
At the end of the river portion we will be transported to one of the area’s many extraordinary and romantic lodges or resorts for a shower or hot tub, celebration banquet dinner, and night’s rest in a real bed. All transportation between Boise and the final lodge, and back to Boise is provided.
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