Middle Fork Adventures

August 3, 2018

Our July 16, 2018 Middle Fork trip with Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters was as perfect as a trip could be. We floated with friends, family, and folks from around the country who quickly became friends. The whitewater was spectacular and the skies were crystal clear as no wildfires had hit the Frank Church Wilderness Area yet. Our MFWO guides treated us to gourmet meals at every turn including some incredible biscuits and gravy, a killer tri tip dinner, and riverritas on Mexican night. The nighttime skies were amazing and the Milky Way was clearly visible, as were numerous shooting stars. In fact, we slept out under the stars for a couple of nights just enjoying the music of the river and the spectacular show in the sky. Soaking in Sheepeater Hot Springs and Loon Creek Hot Springs were two bonus adventures for us, after kayaking in the inflatables through some exciting rapids.
Probably the best part of the trip, however, was being able to reconnect with one of my childhood friends whom I hadn’t seen in over 40 years. In addition, we traveled with some pretty other incredible people including one inspirational guy who paddled much of the Middle Fork at the seasoned age of 78. He brought along his daughter and 2 grandaughters from Norway and all had a terrific time. Another bonus was having one of my former 6th grade students (who is now 33 and a nurse in NYC) along on the trip. Other close friends and their families joined us and simply added to some quality river time.
Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters did not disappoint…every aspect of our trip was just what we wanted and needed. We had the chance to share the beautiful Impassable Canyon and the surrounding country with a bunch of special people while enjoying the thrill of whitewater the entire way. There is truly no more special place than the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Book your 2019 trip today!
Mary and Will McAleese
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Will’s E-quips- Snooze Control

By MFWO • May 4, 2023
Often, I’ve found myself staring at that big rock in the river that I don’t want to wrap my boat on and the rock just gets closer and closer… Over the years, I’ve learned to aim my focus where I want to go instead of the obstacle that is in the way, but like most […] The post Will’s E-quips- Snooze Control first appeared on Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters.
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Will’s E-quips

By MFWO • March 28, 2023
If drivers drive…… do rivers rive? Most know what a river is, but do you know the meaning of rive? The post Will’s E-quips first appeared on Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters.

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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High Water Middle Fork Trips

By MFWO • April 7, 2017
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 […] The post High Water Middle Fork Trips first appeared on Middle Fork Wilderness Outfitters.

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.
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