High Water Middle Fork Trips

April 7, 2017

A group of people are rafting down a river.High water Middle Fork trips on the Salmon River are definitely for the more adventurous souls, especially this year as the snowpack in Central Idaho has reached record levels. Check out snow equivalent levels at https://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/snow/plot_SWE.php?id=BASI1     All of this runoff will afford paddling and rowing opportunities we haven’t seen for a few years, and here at MFWO, we can’t wait!!! Come join us for one of our early season trips and experience some of the best whitewater found anywhere in the world. This season we are offering a raft supported high water special specifically for our kayak clients, although it’s for experienced Class III/Class IV paddlers only.  Here at MFWO your safety is our first concern so everything we do will be with your safety in mind.  For some serious beta on kayaking the Middle Fork in high water, check out http://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/june-trips-on-the-middle-fork-of-the-salmon/

As on every other trip with MFWO, on a high water Middle trip you’ll be treated to an unparalleled camping and dining experience after a hard day of surfing waves and exploring play spots.  Raft support allows you to paddle an empty boat or even bring a second one, if you choose. These trips are a bit shorter than our prime season trips making them perfect for those paddlers who are a bit limited, timewise. Trip dates are June 4th-7th (3 nights, 4 days – $990 per person) and June 13th-17th (4 nights, 5 days – $1,190 per person).

A high water Middle Fork trip takes you through the heart of the Frank Church Wilderness Area,  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/scnf/recreation/wateractivities/?cid=stelprdb5302694 when spring is just getting started and weather and water are still a bit chilly so make sure you are prepared for both. Of course, we are also planning on some beautiful early summer days with glorious sunshine and spectacular evenings around the campfire.

So give us a call, pack your gear, and join MFWO for a high water Middle Fork trip on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River!

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Will’s E-quips

By MFWO • March 28, 2023
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Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

By MFWO • January 9, 2019
There are only 12 Dark Sky Reserves in the world and Central Idaho is the only one in the US. Here at Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters we already know what that means.  Your nights on the river explode with stars and oftentimes, when the weather is clear, you can fall asleep under the Milky Way […] The post Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve first appeared on Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters.
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Middle Fork Adventures

By MFWO • August 3, 2018
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Middle Fork Fly Fishing

By MFWO • March 29, 2017
Hey folks, we have a new trip scheduled for this year! We are offering a 4 or 5 day Upper Middle Fork fly fishing trip for our September 24th launch date. Personally, I think that September is one of the most beautiful months on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, here in Idaho.  The summer […] The post Middle Fork Fly Fishing first appeared on Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters.