Took the Middle Fork of the Salmon trip in early July. It was amazing. Guides were top notch and…read morethe boating, camping, food and everything was perfection. Highly recommend.

Seriously, "As good as it gets!". You're likely reading…read morethis in preparation for a Middle Fork of the Salmon River adventure. You may also be reading about Rocky Mountain River Tours for the Main Salmon trip, I cannot speak to that, but I know you'll be in good hands there too! Not a river-rat? No problem! But, there is something in you that is drawn to the Middle Fork, as are thousands each year. I am here to tell you that the best crew to do it with is Rocky Mountain River Tours. I would highly recommend RMRT, they're organized, efficient, friendly and experts on the river and off the river with delicious food and comfy camps. I have done other over-night and day rafting trips in Idaho, and I will say that there is something truly magical about the Middle Fork. And, more importantly, there are many magical, fantastic things about Rocky Mountain River Tours. I don't want to give away too much about the Middle Fork itself, but I will tell you all about Rocky Mountain River Tours. First, your trip will begin in the ugly Stanley, Idaho (it's beautiful, but ssshhh, we want it to stay a secret). You will meet Jared, the owner of RMRT, he is one hell of a river-expert and is super organized. He will provide with all of the needed gear, dry bags, wetsuits, tent, etc. He is great at answering all of your questions because trust me, you will have a lot. Jared is also the best because the morning you leave for your trip, he'll let you load the bus 10 minutes before the Stanley Baking Company opens so you have plenty of time to get in line. Trust me, this is a must. Get fuel for your first day on the river! Okay, so you got your belly full of Stanley's finest, you're on the school bus and ready to go to the best classroom in the world, the Middle Fork! Jared will provide you with some of your first lessons of the trip, interpretive tidbits on the way. Forest fire information, plant identification, where to look for elk and wolves, the works. After a long bus ride through the beautiful, I mean ugly and horrible, backwoods of Idaho, you're at the famous, Boundary Creek, the put-in for the Middle Fork of the Salmon. YES! This is a busy place considering you're in the middle of nowhere. Boats, dogs, kayaks, people everywhere. Now, this is important, use the bathroom here! Then make your way to the lead guide for RMRT. Fritz was ours, and he was the best. The guide will give you all the necessary safety information and make sure you have what you need. Then, to the boats! I could on and on about the details, but for the sake of brevity, I will leave you with some important points. 1. Ride with different guides throughout the trip and day. Each guide has a specific set of skills and they all have different backgrounds that brought them to the river. Don't worry, they are all expert whitewater guides and will keep you safe. 2. Get on the paddle boat! It's a fun way to get immersed in the river, but not for a swim...maybe. 3. Hike above camp! 4. RMRT has the BEST food of any trip I've ever been on. Hot carrot cake on the Middle Fork? Yes. And it is best carrot cake you'll ever have, I promise! 5. Ask questions! The guides are all super nice, patient and want to share their information with you. With that said, dig into the library and learn more about where you are! 6. TIP THE GUIDES! These guys and gals work so hard and often live on their tips, so make sure to have some cash or a check with you at the end. 7. Have fun. Take hikes. Write. Take pictures and live it up! RMRT is your group, no need to look any farther. Enjoy the Middle Fork!

My husband & had an absolute blast!! Asher & Rowen were so enthusiastic & friendly! We stopped off…read morefor a break along the way & they gave us water & a delicious homemade treat while taking a dip in a secret hot spring they took us too. By trips end we felt like family! Can't say enough good things about the owner Doug & the crew. Thanks guys for a memorable day, you are all the best!

We went on the 1/2 day raft and Emily was our guide. It was a great experience!! Emily was kind and…read moreknowledgeable, personable and fun! The guide can make or break your trip and Emily definitely MADE it. The river was beautiful, the snacks were good and the scenery was unmatched! Will go again and highly recommend.

The team at Mystic Saddle Ranch are amazing. Derrick lead us on the breathtaking 1.5 hour tour and…read morewas incredibly knowledgable on all fronts. Would highly recommend as it's just a quick drive from Sun Valley.

We had an incredible morning ride with Maddy as our Guide and Gage as our host. Lanny's horse,…read moreDenver took up the end of the line, while Kim's horse, Rover (appaloosa) was so smooth. We had sunshine and snow flurries. 1 1/2 he was just enough riding around a loop through the woods, along the lake, up on the ridge and back. We need to do this again.

Recommended lunch stop & the log cabin lodge is in a majestic setting. The lake, beach, big porch…read morewith the snow capped mountains in the background are picturesque. The Redfish Lake was cold, no one was swimming but it was perfect for kayaking & paddle boats. I was happy to have Wi-Fi and clean bathrooms. This was the perfect spot to get out of the car and walk around a little bit. There were lots of marked trails around the lake. Besides the lodge, lots of cabins, a marina, a grill, there was a gift shop. There was a lot of parking. The parking lot was busy as a lot of day trippers brought a car full of children, dogs, chairs, picnic stuff & fishing rods,

Very rustic and fun. The Lodge is from the 1920's and has stood the test of time. We stayed in the…read moremain lodge, it is a room with a sink in a corner of the room and the bath across the hall, we are talking old boarding house experience. We had the most wonderful dinner down stairs at Limbert's it was delish, so was breakfast. The grounds are so well keep with hiking, boating and kayaking available. The lodge sits on the edge of the lake which is so beautiful and you see the Sawtooth in the background. This was a fun trip.

My trip was in June 2012 I've done two multi day trips down…read morethe Grand Canyon and wanted to try another famous float. I'm glad I picked Middle Fork Rapid Transit and The Middle Fork river. Great food and great guides. One of the owners (Grant) came along for the first two days of the trip before flying out. Grant often answered the phone and answered all my questions. This is the only river they do and being family owned, is what helped sell me on rafting with them. They even accomdated my camper that I needed to plug in for the week I was gone so the batteries would stay charged. They also offer a discount on return customers. One old timer on our trip came back just about every year. .

WOW! What a fabulous trip! We had heard that this would be a fantastic experience, but everything…read moreway exceeded our expectations. The crew was so friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and went out of their way to make us comfortable and happy. We had beautiful trombone music in the evening and again in the morning, signaling breakfast. The food? Well, suffice it to say, I actually gained 2 lbs! Gourmet food...delicious! Everything was so well organized and easy. The people we traveled with have become lifelong friends now. The Middle Fork? Gorgeous, breathtaking...and the guides knew stories and geological information that was really interesting and educational as well. Tim & I highly recommend this trip. You'll love it!!!

I can't say enough about this trip with MFRE, it exceeded my expectations. The crew was great and…read moreworked tirelessly in putting together a very memorable experience. The views were amazing, majestic. I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone.

Albeit 6 years ago now, I did a 5 day expedition with my dad and sisters down the Middle Fork with…read moreMFRE and couldn't have been more pleased. This was my second time down the middle fork and I could do it annually and never get tiered of it. The beauty and pristine backdrop just can't be appreciated unless experienced. The guides all had the personalities to make sure you were safe in the rapids, entertained during the down time, and exceptionally well fed all the time in between. My kids are all too young now, but when they are old enough I will take them on this trip and will not even consider another outfit to guide us down the river.

My wife and I were staying at redfish lodge…read more We wanted to go for a ride so we checked out the redfish stables. Then we realized that we had hiked up to Bench Lakes and saw the trails they rode on with lots of foot traffic and said to ourselves, we dont to deal with that. So we checked out Wild West. WE HAD A BLAST. Didn't see a single person other than our guide Shelby. She is so sweet and kind. Treats her customers and animals like family. She and her husband and wonderful and you can rest assured you will enjoy your time there. It is beautiful beyond words too. Have fun.

My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic time on a lunch ride up to a ridge (crossing 3 small…read morestreams) with the most stunning views. This is about as good as it gets! The drive to the ranch was pretty cool - tucked away from HWY 75 - immaculate grounds/stables/corrals with the Salmon River directly behind. Matthew gave us a a refresher and was attentive and throughout the 1.5 hour ride up to the ridge where we had a nice lunch. The ride back provided expansive views. Plenty of photo ops up, on the ridge and back. Plus, Matthew somehow managed to take 50+ photos that he later texted to us. Shelby and Matthew manage a professional and well run outfit.

The camp was very nice and the staff helpful. Very clean and nicely treed. Also the town was…read moregreat! Bring your own food or eat out when coming to stanley as the local store is limited and kind of expensive.

Good place if you just want to do nothing & chill at your campsite. Would be great for group…read morecamping. Very nice people run office. Small & very close sites. You can walk the entire place in 5 minutes, so you do need to drive to hike or find other activities. Stanley lake is a short drive.