Dates: July 29th-August 4th, 2023

Join us on a deluxe-style wilderness adventure of a lifetime: a rafting trip with beach break afternoons, multi-sport adventure, and one of the world’s premier wilderness rivers, the Idaho Salmon River. Known as the Grand Canyon of Idaho, this is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the United States and cuts through a vast area of incredibly rugged Rocky Mountain Wilderness – the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48.

This 6-day river adventure combines CME Wilderness Medicine lectures with pristine river beauty and fun, and adventurous whitewater. Family and loved ones are welcome!

Highlights:

• Float over 85 miles of fun, yet safe, whitewater in a pristine and remote wilderness setting
• Sip a cocktail on a large sandy beach while soaking your feet in the river
• Soak in natural hot springs after a day on the river
• Arrive at camp, relax, and sip on a cocktail while our friendly guides set up your walk-in safari tents
• Enjoy falling asleep under the stars with the sounds of the river
• Explore incredible side canyons with crystal clear creeks
• Witness the incredible wildlife, flora and fauna

We are finalizing our itinerary! If you want first dibs to sign up, email us and we will place your name on the list 🙂

Known as the “River of No Return” by early explorers, the Salmon is a true mountain river, with big water with spring flows rivaling that of Colorado’s Grand Canyon and big, fun, roller coaster style rapids. Picture a big, incredibly beautiful river corridor set in a massive wilderness with peaks rising over a mile above the river. Also: huge sandy beaches shaded by towering pine and fir trees;  side creeks full of trout (creeks that would be called rivers in many parts of the world); a long history full of big personalities, characters, and stories; a ton of wildlife including Big Horn Sheep, Black Bear, and Bald Eagle; and, most importantly, an authentic wilderness experience.

The River of No Return is one of those rare river trips that is ideal for either the seasoned whitewater connoisseur – someone wanting to make the jump from shorter wilderness trips like Oregon’s Rogue River – or first-timers looking for their first river trip or an amazing vacation. This relaxing trip can be enjoyed by those wanting high adventure, those wanting a very active trip, and those just wanting a beautiful, lazy vacation. Our salmon trips range from groups of families, to college buddies, to chartered private trips, and it is not uncommon to have trips enjoyed by three generations of family or friends!

The myriad options for each day can turn the trips into a multi-sport adventure for those interested. The river is perfect for inflatable kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. There are both mellow and epic hiking options and world-class trout fishing. It is not uncommon to have a group leave together in the morning, split for hiking, fishing, or a stop at one of the historic wilderness homesteads, and then come back together as they float into the evening’s camp to tell the stories of their day.