Do I need prior river running experience?

NO! You just need to be ready for an adventure! 

How many people will be on the trip?

Our trip maximum is 24 guests, and we don't have a set minimum. On average, our trips have 10 to 12 participants.

The trip starts in Salmon and ends in McCall: how will I complete my round trip?

If you're flying to Idaho, fly into Boise prior to 4 pm the day before your launch. Schedule a short charter flight with Gem Air to bring you to Salmon that afternoon (~$260). For our June, July, and August 3rd trips, also schedule a flight to Boise from McCall for the morning after our trip ends (~$260).

If you're driving, drive straight to Salmon Idaho the day before your launch. Schedule a flight with Gem Air back to Salmon from McCall after the trip to begin your travel home (~$260). Alternatively, you could have your vehicle shuttled from Salmon to McCall for ~$450 plus fuel.

Do I have to paddle? What about hiking?

What about gratuities? 

What is the Reservation, Payment, Refund and Cancellation Policy?

Reservations and Payment: A deposit of $400 is required to reserve trip spaces. Your deposit can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Full payment for your trip is required 90 days prior to launch. Reservations made less than 90 days prior to launch require payment in full. All invoices must be paid in full prior to your trip. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% convenience fee.

Cancellations and Refunds: Due to the limited space available on our Salmon River Adventures, all payments will be forfeited for cancellations made within 90 days of your launch. Prior to that time, refunds will be issued minus your $400 deposit and processing fees.

If YJRG cancels your trip due to "acts of god," including, but not limited to water, weather, fire, epidemic or other environmental or safety conditions, no refunds will be given.

TRIP INSURANCE MUST BE PURCHASED TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT.

Charter Trips: A deposit of 40% is required to reserve the launch date. Full payment for your trip is required 120 days prior to trip date. Reservations within 120 days of the launch date require a 40% deposit to hold the space and full payment is required within fourteen days. All invoices must be paid in full prior to your trip. Due to the limited number of launches available, all payments will be forfeited for charter cancellations made within 120 days of your launch. Prior to that time, cancellations will be assessed 40% of trip price.

What Should I Bring?

Summer weather in Idaho can be extremely variable. Most trips can plan for a combination of gorgeous, sunny weather and some cloudy days with a chance of rain. These weather changes are often a highlight of the trip, as long as one has the right equipment. Each day, you will need to be prepared for temperatures ranging from ninety degrees to forty degrees. This rarely happens, but being prepared is the difference between being miserable and enjoying the river in a wide spectrum of conditions.

PACKING LIST:

Your enjoyment of the trip will be greatly enhanced by bringing all of these items.

We usually enjoy leisurely mornings in camp, so that we don't get on the water until the day has warmed up. On nice days, we reccomend a bathing suit, quick dry shorts, a sun hat, and a sun shirt. Each boat will have a space available for "day" items that will be easily accessible (your clothing bag may be packed on a different raft and difficult to access during the day.) Keep a long underwear top and bottom and a warm hat accessible in case the weather gets cool, and have raingear always handy in case a quick summer shower rolls in. Unless the weather is really hot and dry, wear synthetic fabrics on the river, because they are quick drying and are reasonably warm even when wet. In camp, it is always nice to slip into cotton shorts, sweats, or a light blouse and skirt.

Your equipage for the trip will include:

• One "ammo" box (6" X 12" X 7") During the day, this box is accessible to you for all your smaller personal items like sunscreen, lip balm, camera, toothbrush, etc. If you intend to bring a large amount of camera or video gear, please call to discuss packing options. 

• One river bag that will contain your sleeping bag and camp gear, not easily accessible during the day. You will not receive this bag until our first night on the river.

• One river bag, 2.2 cubic feet capacity that will fit all the clothing items on the list, not easily accessible during the day.

• One small "day bag" or comparable dry, easily accessible space on each boat for raingear, hiking shoes, and other bulky items that you may need throughout the day.

Clothing:

• Protective sun shirt Quality waterproof raingear with hood (top and bottom)

• Protective sun hat Warm synthetic (fleece/pile) jacket and pants

• 1 or 2 bathing suits One set warm clothing for in camp (flannel shirt and sweats, or a wool sweater, etc.)

• One or two pairs cotton shorts Lightweight hiking shoes and several pairs wool or synthetic socks

• 2 or 3 pairs quick-dry (nylon) shorts Your favorite comfortable clothing item (sweatshirt, nightie)

• Sandals (Teva, Chaco, Nike, etc.) 2 sets (top and bottom) midweight synthetic long underwear

• Warm hat that covers ears 2 or 3 T-shirts, one long sleeve one is nice

Other:

• Sunglasses

• 2 One quart water bottles

• Sunscreen

• Lip protection (chapstick)

• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Medications + one spare set for first aid kit

• Biodegradable soap for bathing

• Personal hygiene items

You may want…

• Journal and pen

• Camera and film

• Reading material

• Fishing rod

• Small towel

• One or two carabiners (clips available at any outdoor store)

• One light skirt or dress for warm evenings in camp

• A festive (or even silly) shirt or dress (be creative: leisure suits, evening gowns, superhero costumes encouraged)

• Special Beverages: Canned Juices, Soda, Beer (cans only please!), Wine, Liquor, Mixers

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