Greatest week of my life. Humbled by the beauty, power and grace of the river. Forever grateful…read moreto the guides for the gift of their leadership that included not just the requisite skill and knowledge, but also a tremendous joy and love that permeated our entire group from the start. I am a changed person and will cherish these memories for the rest of my days.

If you are interested in the most amazing river trip ever, you might want to book a trip with…read morecanyons right freaking now! The guides were the perfect hosts, keeping everyone safe on the river and wanting for nothing in the camp. Props to Wren and Chris as the mother ducks keeping us safe. Tess rules the kitchen with lasagne, New York strips, and salmon dinners. Colin was an excellent oarsman and bartender (wicked recipe on the tequila shot!) Tyler kept everyone organized and brought the Patty's! How in the hell Timmy kept up with this group at almost 80 is beyond comprehension. We enjoyed perfect weather mid June for a 6 day trip, our crew had 3 kids who absolutely thrived on all of the water activities. They can't wait to get back on the river with this group of guides. Way to go canyons crew, we love you all for life! Thank you for letting us be part of your family!

UPDATE: We have actually used this company several times since writing this post. And its an A+…read moreeach time. Best time. Staff was so much fun, informative and just gave our family the best experience! We had Gusty and Miles as our guides and they were beyond wonderful. The lunch was great (amazing cookies) and the photos after were perfect- captured some amazing shots of us on the river. No one got hurt, no one fell over (in any of the rafts). Just a perfect experience. Thank you!!!

Did a river raft trip with Scarlet. She was AMAZING. Scarlet was great and so were all the staff…read moreincluding the bus driver. The whole trip was about 2 hours plus a 25 minute bus ride to the river. We love you Scarlet! Highly recommend this company for any outdoor adventure.

I have floated the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with Idaho Wilderness Company 15 times in the…read morelast 17 years. After returning from my trip this year, I sent an email to Steve Zettel, owner of the company, wanting to discuss what I considered unsafe operations which occurred during my week long trip. His reply to my email stated I did not "conform to the Idaho Wilderness Company way" and I was not welcome to float the river with their company again. I sent another email asking exactly what I had done or not done. After 60 days, I have not received a reply. I personally was responsible for 7 others people coming on this trip. Two years ago I brought 12 members of my family on the trip. I express concern one time and I am told I am not welcome. You couldn't pay me to float the river with Idaho Wilderness Company.

I travelled with IWC last summer on the Middle Fork of the Salmon and while the trip was a nice…read moreexperience there was one issue. For the price of this trip you would expect well qualified guides with years of experience. This river is after all a challenging white run and for the most park they did with the exception of one guide . This guide had only been on two floats ( in his carrier ) and as you would expect his craft had numerous collisions with walls and rocks creating several unwanted whitewater swims. When the trip was finished our group leader sent an email to discuss what was an obvious safety issue. The response from management was that we no longer welcome with IWC and that there were several fine operators that we should consider for future trips. When considering a Middle Fork of the Salmon trip perhaps you should take their advice

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful Campground. We found a pull through for our large rig right on…read morethe lake front for $14 a night, around 2:00 PM on a Tuesday. Breathtaking views of mountains, water, birds, and a lovely breeze on a warm day. Such a wonderful surprise to find a quiet place to spend the night. Full Hookups, clean bathrooms, picnic area with covered tables, paved road, clean gravel sites, such a delight! We camped at Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site in a Travel Trailer.

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.

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!

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.

This trip is incredible!!! I went down the Middle Fork of the Salmon with Idaho River Journeys in…read moreJune 2015. Here are a few reasons why I recommend these guys. The guides were awesome: We were lead down the river by Skip, Nate, and Duncan. They were all knowledgable, enthusiastic, hard working, had a great sense of humor, and made this one of the best trips I've ever been on. Thanks guys! The food was impeccable: My trip was 4 days (3 nights). We had BBQ chicken, salmon cooked on cedar planks, and filet mignon. The food was abundant and Skip cooked all the meats to perfection. We always had fresh coffee in the mornings, homemade cookies with our lunches, and beer and wine at night. This was not the normal camping diet that I'm used to; definitely exceeded my expectations. High quality supplies: The boats were all in great condition. We took two large rafts and 5 inflatable kayaks. The tents were in great condition and the sleeping bags were clean and warm. I could honestly keep typing for days about all the wonderful aspects of this trip and the guides that we went with. I will definitely use Idaho Rafting Journeys again for future trips.

I was on the second trip of the 2017 season with a large group and ages ranging from 12 to 80!…read moreThis in itself is a challenging task, then add the highest river for many years and it's looking like a daunting task. Nothing could have been further from our minds because of the total professionalism from everyone in the Idaho River Journeys company from beginning to end. We all had a incredible trip on the Middle Fork with our guides who are perfect ambassadors for the region and really wonderful people to send time with. I and many on the trip will be back on the magnificent Middle Fork and we will without question be back on the river with Idaho River Journeys. Thank you. Sean

I've got to say that all the five-star reviews for Idaho River Sports are well deserved. My wife…read moreand I bought a paddle board and kayak last year. Everyone who helped was very friendly and knowledgeable giving us the information needed to make the right decision. Prices were very reasonable too. What sets them apart is their after sales support. Months after our original purchases, we came back today needing some help on how to secure the kayak to the roof of our car. Jake was especially helpful showing me how to properly tie it down. Kudos to the entire Idaho River Sports team!

This place always has the nicest, most patient staff, great classes & safety is always first! I…read morehighly recommend them for buying or renting or even education. The staff genuinely care about education & support & accessibility! I know from firsthand experience they will work with anyone of any abilities (including physical or mental limitations!) 100% recommend! And big clean bathroom & beverages are available for purchase on site too.

How the heck is the highest hike in Idaho not listed or reviewed on Yelp?!…read more Maybe because cell service is bad out here? Borah Peak is apparently known to locals as Mount Borah. It's a mostly non-technical hike. There is a short section of scrambling that will feel hard if you are used to only walking on trails. Anyone with even the tiniest amount of rock-climbing experience, will find it not only easy, but fun! The trailhead offers a few formal campsites. Importantly, it offers no water, be sure to bring more than you think you need! We were hit by multiple afternoon thunderstorms, but systems tend to roll in and out of this area quickly. There were also lots of wildfires in the area, which lent a subtle haze to everything. Summit views are incredible. Many of the surrounding mountains look much more impressive than Borah! There is also a summit sign that you can hold for your selfish summit selfies: it cleverly says "Borah Peak" on one side and "Mount Borah" on the other. I inform, you decide. I think it took us maybe 6 hrs up, and less than half that down. We camped at the trailhead after the hike. Most folks seem to get an alpine start on this peak. By that I mean about 4am. I know this, because I had to use the restroom and the formerly quiet campground had turned into Everest basecamp! If you are worried about being slow or about afternoon thunderstorms, this is a good choice. If you're on the faster side and like hiking out with a headlamp, I highly recommend a brunch start to beat the crowds.