Salmon River Rafting for Adults
This unique Outward Bound expedition will challenge and refresh you as you paddle rapids for seven days exploring the Lower Salmon River.
The Lower Salmon River expedition is an exciting mix of beautiful landscapes, sandy inland river beaches, and thrilling whitewater rapids – Demon's Drop, Half and Half, Snow Hole, and Checkerboard. Here you will have the opportunity to escape your usual routine, explore stunning wilderness areas, and enjoy yourself to the fullest. You might bring a friend you enjoy spending time with to make the trip even more memorable. Students will learn and enhance rafting skills while exploring the renowned "River of No Return." The Lower Salmon River is a "pool and drop" river, with class II and III rapids. The white water of narrow canyons is followed by a more reflective 20 miles of rafting the confluence of the Snake and Salmon River. The final phase of the expedition is an outstanding opportunity to enjoy viewing the abundant wildlife, vistas, and dynamic history of the canyons. Wilderness travel can be challenging, but with appropriate pre-course preparation – using tools we provide – adults of various ages and body types can be successful. Arriving as physically fit as possible and excited for the opportunity for personal development will enhance your experience and allow you to take full advantage of the expedition.
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Course # WOBR-321
Age 18 and up
Days 7
Cost $2,645
Dates 9.12.23 - 9.18.23
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Students will travel on the river in four to six-person paddle rafts, and learn to “captain” (maneuver) their paddle raft team through Class II to III rapids. After lessons in basic river travel and safety, students will learn to read currents, anticipate obstacles, and scout rapids. Students will also learn river hydrology, swimming in currents, and paddle techniques. There may also be an opportunity for short day hikes.
Lower Salmon River, Idaho
Starting in Whitebird, Idaho, the Salmon River has created the second deepest river gorge in North America (deeper than the Grand Canyon!) and is also the longest free-flowing river in the United States. Your group will travel over 73 river miles, through the Frank Church Wilderness and ending in Hell’s Canyon. Students will also explore historical and cultural sites along the Lower Salmon including the saga of the Nez Perce, the lives of Chinese miners from the late 1800s, and stunning Native American pictographs. These regions are the ancestral lands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) nation.
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