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Holiday River Expeditions
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800-624-6323
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801-266-2087
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For 35 years Holiday Expeditions has been providing trips to the most spectacular landscapes. The experienced outfitter for whitewater rafting in Utah, Colorado and Idaho; or Utah mountain biking.
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Destination Wilderness of Idaho
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866-872-5666
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The Main Salmon river, running through the heart of pure Idaho
wilderness, is a classic river. Broad, sandy beaches, roller coaster
and rock garden rapids, riverside wildlife such as moose and Bighorn
sheep, emerald waters, hot springs, ranch sites from days of yore, and
one of the deepest canyons in the world combine to form an
unparalleled setting for a wilderness rafting journey.
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Action Whitewater Adventures |
800-453-1482 |
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ARTA River Trips |
800-323-2782 |
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Barker-Ewing River Trips |
800-448-4202 |
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Canyons Incorporated |
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ECHO: The Wilderness Company |
800-652-3246 |
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Hughes River Expeditions |
800-262-1882 |
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Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures |
800-366-6246 |
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Mackay Wilderness River Trips |
800-635-5336 |
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Aggipah River Trips |
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Orange Torpedo Trips |
800-635-2925 |
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Outdoor Adventures |
800-323-4234 |
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Silver Cloud Expeditions |
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World Wide River Expeditions |
800-231-2769 |
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O.A.R.S. |
800-346-6277 |
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Warren River Expeditions |
800-765-0241 |
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Idaho Adventures River Trips |
800-789-9283 |
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Salmon River Lodge |
800-635-4717 |
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Salmon River Outfitters |
800-346-6204 |
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Wilderness River Outfitters |
800-252-6581 |
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Destination Wilderness |
800-423-8868 |
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Main |
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Location |
Lemhi and Idaho counties,
north-central Idaho |
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Driving Time |
Boise—4.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Class III-IV |
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Trip Length |
80 miles (128 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle raft, oar raft,
inflatable kayak; dory; four to five days |
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Season |
June-October |
The Main Salmon, or
legendary River of No Return, originates in the Sawtooth and Salmon
River Mountains of central and eastern Idaho. No fewer than five
national forests constitute its watershed as it collects the waters
of many tributaries, including the Middle Fork, and cuts the
second-deepest gorge in North America in its journey across central
Idaho.
During
its nearly 80-mile (128-km) trip through the remote granite canyons
of central Idaho, the Main Salmon drops 1,000 feet, creating more
than forty memorable rapids. Its most difficult and impressive
rapids include Salmon Falls, Bailey, Split Rock, Big Mallard, Elk
Horn, and Chittam.
Forested
hills, sandy beaches, crystal-clear sidestreams, adventure trails,
ranches, and abandoned homesteads add to the river experience. The
main Salmon, like the Middle Fork, offers rafters a good chance to
see big-game animals. Each spring and fall, deer, elk, bighorn
sheep, mountain goats and bears are commonly seen during their
migrations between winter and summer ranges.
Many
families and seniors enjoy the Main Salmon each year. Reservations
for the warmer July and August months are recommended.
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