RiverSide Kayak School

RiverSide Kayak School is a new section of Wilderness River Outfitters.  We have been doing kayak and canoe trips in the past, but we just got a little more serious about it.  There are now certain trips that are offered to kayakers, ranging from beginner to advanced.  I have been kayaking for around 10 years, and learned on the Main Salmon River in Idaho.  This river is perfect for someone wanting too learn how to kayak.  The warm water and fun but also gentle rapids make for the perfect combo for beginner kayaking.  We offer Main Salmon trips throughout the summer.   We now have a fleet of kayaks available for rent, as well as instructors can be hired.  So for someone wanting to start kayaking:  you can fly into Salmon Idaho, spend a day on our private lake with an instructor learning the roll and some basic paddle strokes, then jump onto a WRO six-day Main Salmon trip for a great introduction into the sport of kayaking.  Our specific trip for beginner kayaking is offered on August 25th, but a kayaker is welcome to add on any of our trips.  This trip is also great choice for someone who has kayaked before, but just wants some help getting more comfortable with class III rapids and basic kayaking skills.  From the Main Salmon there are trips that just keep stepping up in difficulty.  Middle Fork Kayak Camp is another RiverSide trip, this is an intermediate/advanced play-boating trip on the Middle Fork Salmon in June.  Trips also range to class IV-V for experienced kayakers, often providing raft support more than instructional kayaking on these runs.  Full web-page coming soon.  Feel free to call or e-mail me about different trips, pricing, kayak rentals, or any questions about RiverSide.

Seth Tonsmeire

(406) 579 -8677

seth@wildernessriver.com

Kayak Fleet

Jackson Hero – A full on river-runner.  Great for a beginner kayaker just learning, but also a great boat for running harder white-water.  This boat fits an average sized adult (140-190 lbs)

Jackson Fun (2) – This boat is a play-boat, but also paddles well down river.  If you are a go-getter beginner, this is great boat that will not slow you down in your progression.  Also a great boat for more advanced boaters that just like a little more room  than todays play-boats have to offer.

Jackson Star – This is one of today’s best play-boats on the market.  This boat will not hold you back from any of today’s newest play-boating moves, it’s a freestyle machine.  If you can keep up with this boats ability, your going to have a guaranteed good time.

Jackson Sidekick – This is a boat for the kids, or very small adults.  If you have a kid who really wants to learn how to kayak, throw him or her in this boat on any Main Salmon trip with an instructor and watch them go.

Jackson Rocker – This boat is designed for creek boating.  If you are a solid kayaker and would like to jump on a Jarbidge trip, this boat or the hero would be good choice.

Wavesport Project 52 – Another play-boat.  A good play-boat for an average sized adult.  This boat will not hold you back from any of today’s wave or hole tricks.

Pyranha S6 (190) – This boat is an older play-boat, but it was ahead of it time.  Still a great play-boat for a smaller adult or kids.  Once you have your roll down and want to start getting a little more playful, this could make a good choice.

Pyranha H3 (235) – This kayak is a great river-runner or big water boat for a smaller adult.  This boat has seen some river miles, it knows the way down.

*  Inquire about paddles, spray-skirts, helmets, and other kayaking accessories available. 

*  Kayaks also available for rent, even if your not joining a RiverSide Trip.