Adventure Sun Valley - Best, Most Experienced Outfitter on the Middle Fork Salmon River
Middle Fork Makes Huffington Post’s Top 10
April 3, 2013 By

Middle Fork Makes Huffington Post’s Top 10

Yes….the Huffington Post’s Travel Times April 3rd blog from theactivetimes.com lauds the ten best river trips in America – which of course wouldn’t be correct if the mighty Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River wasn’t included!

The first paragraph in the post about Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River says it so well and captures the thrilling and spectacular essence of this very special place:

“Cutting through Idaho’s rugged Salmon Mountains before emptying into the Salmon River, the Middle Fork drops 3,100 feet in its 110 miles, making the river a continuous string of class III and IV rapids—with some hot springs, to boot.”

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Rafting Adventures

The Middle Fork is a gem and we are blessed to have this incredible wilderness to share with our guests during a dozen different weeks of the summer months.

How can you resist the trip of a lifetime!  Adventure Sun Valley is ready to  help you find the perfect fit of “excitement” and “comfort”on an Idaho Middle Fork river expedition.  Our terrific guides work hard to provide the ideal balance of rugged adventure and ‘pampered camping’ on each and every six day river expedition.

Give us a call to grab a seat for you and your family on one of this summer’s trips! They’re going fast!

208.507.1012

 

Great River Guides
April 2, 2013 By

Great River Guides

Guides for Adventure Sun Valley

Our Guides! Willy, James, Brad, Matt, Len, Eli, Luke

Aren’t these guys a handsome bunch!  

More then that….they’re awesome guides!

The backbone of our terrific service  – without a doubt – is the fact that  our guides are outstanding!

A great season is shaping up for 2013 – excellent winter snowpacks in the Idaho mountains are ensuring a super whitewater season on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in central Idaho.  Exceptional service and attention to detail from each of our Adventure Sun Valley guides guarantee the trip of a lifetime.

I think one of the remarkable things about Adventure Sun Valley guides is that they take great pride in providing each guest a tremendous vacation experience.  That means from early in the morning when they’re preparing gourmet breakfasts, to loading gear on boats and guiding the rafts down the 100+ miles of the Middle Fork, to late in the day setting up tents at camp, with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres ready to devour.  If you’re thinking about bringing along the kids…..you should see the smiles from our guides.  They absolutely LOVE to see youngsters having a blast on the Middle Fork.

Besides that, these guys absolutely love their job!  This translates into a keenly focused team that works hard to return every year to Adventure Sun Valley.  All of our guides from last year are part of the 2013 crew.  They are ready to guide guests down the BEST river in America and to enjoy a sensational wilderness river expedition.

Middle Fork Expeditions and Adventure Sun Valley Guide, Eli Kretzman

Guide Eli Kretzman Explaining Safety Tips

 

Idaho native and world adventurer – Eli Kretzman – is our lead guide and this is his 6th year with ASV.

“I absolutely love this river and have a blast helping our guests enjoy a safe  and thrilling wilderness adventure trip of a lifetime!” 

Give us a call to reserve your seat on a raft this summer, exploring the mighty Middle Fork and enjoying the fabulous hospitality of Adventure Sun Valley guides!

 

 

2013 Snowpack = Middle Fork Fun!
March 15, 2013 By

2013 Snowpack = Middle Fork Fun!

Idaho has over 3,000 whitewater miles and is known as the ‘whitewater’ state.  The glorious Middle Fork of the Salmon River is one of the state’s whitewater gems and the 2013 snowpack looks very promising for an excellent season. 

Cot by the river's edge

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Middle Fork Dining!
June 28, 2012 By

Middle Fork Dining!

Fresh dutch-oven baked morning Sticky Buns!

What is it about the great outdoors – much less the awesome wilderness of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River – that makes a person so hungry?

I mean – really – how much food can a person consume on a vacation? When we soak up that savory Idaho sunshine, breathe that beautiful fresh air and put a big toe in the pristine waters of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, for some reason when we wake up in the morning, stop for lunch, or get to camp in the evening, we are ravenous!

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Family Fun on the Middle Fork
May 13, 2012 By

Family Fun on the Middle Fork

Kids Make a Whitewater Wilderness River Adventure Extra Special!

Mother DaughterLast spring before the season began, I was waiting for a flight to Denver in the crowded departure area of the Portland Airport.  I happened to be sitting next to a family – mom, dad and their three kids.  After a ten minute conversation where we each learned snippets about each other, they became fascinated with my ‘job’ – host, guide and outfitter on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

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Customized Adrenaline
March 22, 2012 By

Customized Adrenaline

Do you have the need to ensure some of the members of your family or group get more action stimulation than others?  Not a problem!  With our “customized adrenaline” service, we’re able to work with each of our guests specifically to make sure they get exactly the kind of perfect balance of adrenaline rush compared to a little bit calmer experience.  For example a family might have a couple of teen boys who are high energy and want the adrenaline rush, but the mother might be a little less comfortable with the river and wants a less action packed experience.

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Paddle Your Own Row Boat or Raft
March 22, 2012 By

Paddle Your Own Row Boat or Raft

Adventure Sun Valley offers paddle kayak support trips but we also offer a featured service called “Paddle Your Own” where you can bring your own raft and row your own boat on the river while having the support and amenities of food, camping, daily briefings and experience on the river plus as an option, camaraderie through meeting new people in camp.   We enjoy inviting river people who want to row their own boats on the Middle Fork Salmon River, and we have a tremendous amount of experience in that regards.   From the use of our permit,  to the support system available along the entire stretch of river, we are your companions to share adventure, without being overbearing.

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Campsites on this Magical River
March 22, 2012 By

Campsites on this Magical River

The Middle Fork Salmon River is famous for its beautiful spacious campsites.  The camps are typically flat, spacious and beautiful, and we can spread out.  Most have great big ponderosa pines that provide natural canopies and all with different views.

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Disconnect to re-Connect: Bond and Rejuvenate Relationships
March 22, 2012 By

Disconnect to re-Connect: Bond and Rejuvenate Relationships

One of most profound impacts of an Idaho wilderness river trip is the personal enrichment of human connections we gain when digital and cellular worlds are utterly disconnected.

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World Famous “Blue Ribbon” Fly Fishing River
March 22, 2012 By

World Famous “Blue Ribbon” Fly Fishing River

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is one of the premier fishing rivers in the continental United States for native cutthroat and rainbow trout.

The water on the Middle Fork is crystal clear and the scenery is unmatched.  While the fish are not known for their excessive size, they are legendary for their willingness to aggressively attack your fly.

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