Middle Fork Kayak Camp

June 16th Kayak Trip!!!

June 16th on the Middle Fork of the Salmon is a great time for someone with some kayak experience to see the canyon. Higher Flows bring more waves and fun big water style rapids. Many great surf opportunities along the way, with the possibility of camping at Marble Creek. The rapid at Marble Creek hold one of the best surf waves in Idaho at the right levels. The Middle Fork is credited for having 100 rapids in 100 miles. Will Parham will be a guest coach along on this trip. You can check out a video of Will on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weY00ZrQ86c. There will also be other kayak instructors along if you need some pointers. As well as great kayaking, there will also be bocce ball, horseshoes, frisbee, beers with friends, and just a great time in general. This trip is promoted to kayakers, with rafts providing the camping support. If someone needs a break there will be room on the rafts, but the rafts are mostly there for camping support. Most people with adequate experience would most likely want to bring a play-boat for surfing, but river-running boats would be nice if your not into play-boating. We do have some kayaks for rent if you would like to fly to Idaho without a kayak. Any questions or want to join us don't hesitate to give me a call and reserve you spot. Space Limited. There is a discount rate on this WRO trip of $1,200 per person, which is a great deal on a 6-day all inclusive Middle Fork Salmon trip.

Questions:

seth@wildernessriver.com

cell- (406) 579-8677

Seth Tonsmeire

Exciting News in Idaho!!!

Owyhee Canyon Lands

On January 15^th, 2009 the U.S. Senate passed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. This act includes the Owyhee Public Lands Management Act, which will protect over a half million acres of wilderness in Owyhee County, and also designates 315 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers in Idaho in the Owyhee and Bruneau river canyons.  This Owyhee protection is part of larger legislation that will set aside more than 2 million acres of wilderness in nine states.  This new wilderness in Idaho will be the most recent designation is the past 30 years.  Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has played a major part in the getting this legislation into the senate.  In the new Congress the Democrats assembled more than enough votes to push through this legislation, 73-21.  Now the bill will moves to the House of Representatives and will probably be decided on shortly.  Getting this legislation through the senate, there is a good chance it will also make it through the House.  With a good snow pack in this region so far, next spring could be a great time to be rafting in a new Idaho Wilderness.  Give us a call and reserve your spot soon!!!

Photo:  Henry Munter

"By voting to protect mountains and pristine wildlands, Congress is starting out on the right foot," said Christy Goldfuss of Environment America, an advocacy group. "This Congress is serious about protecting the environment and the outstanding lands that Americans treasure."

Seth Tonsmeire