The Magic of the Dutch Oven Meal
The Magic of the Dutchy by Maya Hopkinson Rocky Mountain River Tours takes its food very, very seriously. The Dutch oven is not just cookware out here on the river; it’s an integral part of the whole experience. Let me take you on a little history journey. Rocky Mountain River Tours was founded in the […]
Hot Springs on The Middle Fork of the Salmon River
Middle Fork of the Salmon River Hot Springs Guide There are a lot of reasons to love the Middle Fork of the Salmon River: big whitewater, miles of untouched wilderness, incredible fishing, star-filled nights, and campsites that make you wonder how you got lucky enough to be there. And then there are the hot springs. […]
What to Pack for a Multi-Day Rafting Trip: The Ultimate Guide
The Ultimate Packing List for a Multi-Day River Trip: Packing for a multi-day river trip can feel overwhelming if you have never done one before. The good news? You really do not need much – just the right gear and items to stay comfortable on the river, warm at camp, and prepared for changing weather […]
How To Pick Up A River Trip Cancellation Permit in Idaho
How To Pick Up A Permit For Middle Fork & Main Salmon River Trip Cancellations Dreaming of a rafting trip on the legendary Middle Fork of the Salmon River or Main Salmon River? Even if you missed the lottery, you still have a chance to score a permit through river trip cancellations typically starting after […]
What to Pack for a Multi-Day River Trip: 11 Essentials for Maximum Comfort
What to Pack for a Multi-Day River Trip: 11 Essentials for Maximum Comfort So your river trip is right around the corner. You’ve probably already received a packing list and maybe feel a little unsure. That’s normal! Whilst looking at the packing you list you likely wondered one of two things: Do I really need […]
The Best Family Vacation – Multi-Day Rafting Adventure in Idaho
The best family vacation out there. Multi-day rafting adventure on the Salmon River of No Return! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: a multi-day trip on Idaho’s Main Salmon River, the “River of No Return,” just might be the best family vacation out there. This trip strips things back to what […]
Screen Free Vacation in Idaho on the Salmon River
Unplugged in the Idaho Wilderness – A Guide’s Perspective By Maya Hopkinson – Rocky Mountain River Tours Guide There’s a moment on a multi-day rafting trip with Rocky Mountain River Tours… Somewhere between pushing off the bank and getting to camp the first night where you realize, wow, there is no turning back and I […]
Best Time to Raft the Middle Fork in Idaho: Ultimate Guide
Four Months, Four Unique Ways to Experience the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. For every month we operate, the Middle Fork offers something different and special. Whether you decide to go in June, July, August, or September, there’s truly something for everyone- and each month brings its own kind of magic to the table. […]
Didn’t Win The Idaho River Permit Lottery? How to Still Get on the Salmon
Attention private boaters… didn’t draw a Salmon River permit 2026? We’ve got you covered. Join our August 6–11 Row Your Own trip on the Salmon River of No Return in Idaho. This is your chance to secure a prime launch date without winning the permit lottery. Bring your crew , you can fill up to […]
How to Get a Private River Permit in Idaho
How to Get a Private Permit on Idaho’s Most Iconic Rivers: The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is widely considered the ultimate mountain wilderness river trip, offering crystal-clear water, great fishing, natural hot springs, and nonstop scenery. Just behind it, the Salmon River of No Return (the Main Salmon) delivers a different kind of […]
New! 3-Day Middle Fork of the Salmon Fly Fishing Trip
Rocky’s First-Ever 3-Day Fall Fishing Trip Rocky is introducing a new 3-day fishing trip thatoffers everything you love about Middle Fork fishing, but on water that hasn’t seen fishing pressure in years. The past 5 years the top 25 miles of the Middle Fork has been thrown some wild curveballs: forest fires, side creek blowouts, […]
Fall Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork of the Salmon
September on the Middle Fork is for FISHING. Join the Rocky crew as we return to world-renowned trout fishery of the Middle Fork of the Salmon in September! Sept 3-7- SOLD OUT 5 Day Middle Fork Float Fly Fishing Adventure $4295 per Angler Sept 10-14 3-Day Fly Fishing Expedition on the upper Middle Fork $2295 […]
Rocky Mountain River Tours Swag – Bring the River Home!
Hello Rocky River Family! What a summer it has been! The guides are rolling back into Stanley each week with fresh stories of connection, adventure, and unforgettable moments on the Salmon. Our guests have been absolutely incredible, and we couldn’t be more grateful. The weather has also been treating us right—crisp, clear mornings and those […]
2025 Middle Fork & Main Salmon Last-Minute Availability
Hello River Friends! Here is a quick snapshot of Rocky’s 25′ summer availability as of 6/14/25. Give me a call to plan the adventure of a lifetime. See you down river, Jared and the Rocky crew Main Salmon Open Seats June 27-July 2. 11 July 5-10 […]
Work, Live and Play in Stanley, Idaho
Rocky Mountain River Tours Warehouse Manager Manage warehouse cleanliness, organization, food and gear inventory. Manage trip food packing and preparation. This is a supervisor level position that works directly with Rocky Management, Food and Bev vendors and SAC/Rocky guide teams. COMPENSATION & DETAILS Approximately 40 hours over a 7 day work week May 20 […]
Kayak trips on the Middle Fork and Salmon River
My name is Jared, RMRT owner and avid whitewater kayaker. Providing opportunity for experienced kayakers to paddle the Middle Fork of the Salmon and the Salmon River of No Return is a passion. As a paddler, access to these amazing wilderness rivers is difficult and near impossible. First, you need to win a permit in […]
Hurry! Only a few open seats on our 2024 trips
Summer is in full swing in the Sawtooths. Rocky’s Middle Fork of the Salmon trips are off and running and the Main Salmon crew heads out next week. The summer forecast looks fantastic and we are excited to share the Frank Church wildernesss with all our guests. Are you a vacation Procrastinator? We got […]
Stanley School Middle Fork Trip Fundraiser
Float the MFS and help bring a High School to Stanley, Idaho Book Rocky’s June 4th or June 13th trip during March an 20% of your trip will go to the Stanley School. Stanley School is raising funds for an addition of two classrooms and a library. The addition will bring a high school […]
Don’t miss an epic Middle Fork Opportunity this summer
We have two fantastic opportunities on the Middle Fork of the Salmon this summer. Book an entire trip with just your friends or join a June Middle Fork trip and help Stanley, Idaho bring a high school to the Sawtooth Valley! Book a Private Adventure for your Family & Friends Rally your friends and […]
March 8, 2024 Update: Snowpack & Middle Fork and Main Salmon Available trips
March 8, 2024 Update: The Atmospheric River that has been pointed directly at the Middle Fork & Main Salmon drainages for the past few weeks greatly improving the regions snowpack. The Upper elevations in the Sawtooths and Frank Church Wilderness have exceeded the 30 year average snowfall with more wet, spring storm in the forecast. […]
Feb 26,2024 Middle Fork & Main Salmon Availibility
Below is a list of our trips and the number of available seats as of 2/26/24. Main Salmon and Middle Fork Trips are booking daily and availability will change. Call Jared at 208-345-2400 for up-to-date availability. 6/27/2024 Main Salmon 6 Day $2,295.00 FULL 7/5/2024 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 3 7/13/2024 Main […]
January 15, 2024 Main Salmon & Middle Fork Trip Update
1/15/24 Middle Fork and Main Salmon Update The Pandemic bubble has popped and we are back to our regular scheduled programming. No longer are our trip booking 2+ years in advance. Our repeat and loyal customers can now book some summer’s best dates and large groups can easily secure a 2025 trip. Give us […]
May 5, 2023 Update: Middle Fork and Main Salmon available trips
Main Salmon-River of No Return 6/15/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Private $1,495.00 Full 6/27/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day $2,295.00 Full 7/5/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 9 7/13/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 10 7/21/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 Full 7/29/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 […]
April 10, 2023 Middle Fork and Main Salmon Trips
Hello River Friends! Welcome to Spring! As our trip final payments come due (Payment due 90 days in advance) we tend to have the most concentration for cancellations. NOW is a good time to keep an eye on the calendar and pick up rare open seats on our Middle Fork and Main Salmon Trips. Main […]
Feb 1, 2023 Update. Middle Fork and Main Salmon Trips
February 1, 2023 Trip Availability Update Open seats in Green below…. 6/15/2023 Main Salmon 5 Day $1,695.00 Open 6/27/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day $2,295.00 Full 7/5/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 4 7/13/2023 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,695.00 9 […]
Stanley’s own Pesky Grape Seeds on the Middle Fork
August 18-23 on the Middle Fork of the Salmon $2695 6-Day All Inclusive Middle Fork of the Salmon Trip with Rocky Mtn River Tours 10% is going to the Stanley Emergency Medical Services $150 Stanley to Indian Creek flight with Sawtooth Fly Service 15+% Guide gratuity 18 available seats. You can hold seats for 5 […]
Save the Fish, Dam the Politics
It is no secret that the Salmon River is a special place. There is an immense amount of history, stories, and delicate ecosystems that are nestled into the framework of this beautiful area. One of the most extraordinary phenomena that occur here is the Salmon runs that return to the Middle Fork and Main Salmon. […]
July 10, 2022: Middle Fork & Main Salmon Available Trips
A real-time snapshot of the remaining seats on the Middle Fork and Main Salmon for the 2022 season. It is not too late to book the ulimate family adventure! Date Trip Descritpion Price Open Seats 7/13/2022 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,495.00 3 7/29/2022 Main Salmon 6 Day Peak Season $2,495.00 7 8/2/2022 Middle […]
May 24, 2022: Available Middle Fork and Main Salmon Trips
A snapshot of our 2022 Middle Fork and Main Salmon open trips. Look close we have a handful of open seats on our peak season trips. Email Jared@rafttrips.com for more information. 6/4/2022 Middle Fork 4 Day Trip $1,495.00 4 seats 6/13/2022 Middle Fork 5 Day $1,795.00 5 Seats 6/22/2022 Middle Fork 6 Day $2,295.00 Full […]
Seasonal, Full Time Position in Stanley, Idaho
Are you adventurous, enjoy hard work and exploring wild places? Want to work and play in Stanley, Idaho and the Sawtooths this summer? RMRT is seeking applicants for a seasonal, full time transportation supervisor and CDL driver. The job requires driving a large vehicle with a big trailer along rivers, over mtn passes, across tight […]
January 2022 Update: Middle Fork and Main Salmon Availability
Happy New Year to the Rocky family! We cannot help but look back with gratitude as we dive into 2022. The past two seasons have been very challenging and rewarding at the same time. We owe our success to our loyal Rocky Family, you know who you are. All of you who realize ‘river-time’ is […]
Life Inside the Rocky Warehouse
Jonna – Warehouse Extraordinaire Although working behind the scenes, Jonna is an imperative member of the Rocky Mountain River Tours team. Without her, our food prep, purchasing, and cooking would be absolute mayhem. About Jonna During the summers, Jonna is the person that keeps the gears of Rocky turning behind the scenes. Coming from Port […]
The Fun After Rafting
Whitewater Rafting River Games What happens when guides and guests are no longer rafting for the day? Well, at the end of the day, once all the rafting is over, it is time to break out the games. As river guides, we have an ample amount of ways to keep guests entertained. However, we have discovered […]
Main Salmon – Buckskin Bill’s
Whitewater Rafting To Buckskin Bill’s Ever think you would get to eat an ice cream bar in the middle of a Main Salmon whitewater trip? Well, stopping at Buckskin Bill’s at The Salmon River’s Five Mile Bar will allow you to do just that! Who Is Buckskin Bill? Born in 1906, Buckskin Bill (or […]
Salmon River Rafting and Wildlife
Whitewater Wildlife Rafting down the Main Salmon and the Middle Fork of the Salmon is the perfect opportunity to get friends and family together. The fun and splashy waves throughout this trip contain the perfect amount of excitement for all age groups. Not to mention, these stretches also have an immense amount of Flora […]
Whitewater Rafting to Campbell’s Ferry
Campbell’s Ferry on the Main Salmon The History Behind Merciless Eden As you float on the multi-day stretch of the main salmon, you will encounter many sandy beaches, fun pools, and historic sites. One of these sites is Campbell’s Ferry. This river oasis is an eighty-five-acre ranch that was claimed by William Campbell in […]
Best Luxury Rafting Trip Dinners
Idaho Adventure Dutch Oven Meals Photo by John and Lisa Merrill History Originating in the Netherlands in the 17th century, the Dutch were creating some of the finest cookware out of Copper and Brass. However, these pots and pans were quite expensive due to their materials. This being said, the English craftsman Abraham Darby, […]
Middle Fork Rafting Land and History
The History Behind Your Idaho Adventure The Middle Fork of the Salmon is a special place for many people, past and present. Currently, this river is floated by raft outfitters in order to share the beauty of the landscape. Families, friends, and children of all ages take this once of a lifetime trip in order […]
2021 Middle Fork and Main Salmon Trip Availability
Middle Fork of the Salmon and Main Salmon A safe and successful 2020 season indicates a RMRT’s Wilderness River Trips are a great travel option during a pandemic. Here is a quick real-time snapshot of our 2021 Middle Fork and Main Salmon trips as we kick off the 2021 ‘Booking Season’. Give us a call […]
A new world…Grand Canyon Trip Report
Rocky guides Sami Zuch (Main Salmon), Thomas & Jonna Batey (Middle Fork) had the pleasure of escaping the civilized world into the earth’s deepest ditch, only to emerge into a pandemic with quarantines, travel bans and toilet paper hoarding. Join Sami on her written journey down the Grand Canyon and her re-entry…to a new […]
Earthquake in the Middle Fork of the Salmon drainage
A massive 6.5 Earthquake struck “Shake Creek” in the upper reaches of the Middle Fork on March 31st. The irony is especially fitting considering today is April 1, 2020. Initial reports from Stanley are positive with little, if any property damage. The quake occurred along an un-mapped, vertical fault in the Salmon/Challis National Forest. The […]
Seasonal, Full Time Driver and Jack-of-all trades position in Stanley, Idaho
Want to work and play in Stanley, Idaho? Are you adventurous and mechanically inclined? RMRT is seeking applicants for a seasonally full time driver. The job requires driving a large truck with a big trailer along rivers, over mtn passes, across tight bridges and through the middle of nowhere. Spend a summer in amazing Stanley, […]
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Middle Fork of the Salmon Redd Alert Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Opportunity on the Middle Fork of the Salmon Would you like to spend time on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, deep in the Frank Church Wilderness educating river users about Idaho’s amazing Wild Salmon and Steelhead? The Middle Fork Outfitter Association created the Redd Alert Program in 2017 to help educate the public […]
Rare open seats on June 22-27 Middle Fork of the Salmon
Good Morning River Family! We had a cancellation overnight opening up 9 seats on RMRT’s super popular June 22-27 Middle Fork of the Salmon Trip. June 22nd fabulous trip! You get the same itinerary and world-class experience as our “peak season” trips at a discounted rate of $2095 /$1895 per person. This trip will travel […]
Exceptional Value! All Inclusive Middle Fork of the Salmon
Wow…stunning Spring days in Stanley, Idaho this past week. The phones have been BUSY with folks inquiring about availability on both our Middle Fork and River of No Return Trips. I commonly get the same question….When is the best time to float the Middle Fork? This answer has been changing in recent years due […]
2019 Middle Fork and Salmon River Availability
Spring has sprung in Idaho and the Middle Fork and Main Salmon rivers have seen their first spike of the spring season. The summer rafting and fishing forecast is looking phenomenal and Rocky has a limited number of seats on both the Middle Fork of the Salmon and the Salmon River of No Return. The […]
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Middle Fork of the Salmon Annual Family Adventure
Rocky Mountain River Tours Annual Family Trip is perfectly timed to give your teen and young adult a PURE DIGITAL DETOX before heading back to school. August 10-15 Adults $2295 Exclusive Student Rate $1795 Our Annual Teen & Young Adult Trip is catered to families with kids in their upper teens and twenties. This trip […]
High Water Middle Fork-Main Salmon Trip Report
Each spring RMRT sets out for its annual Guide Training Trip. The goal is to dust off winter’s cobwebs on a high water Middle Fork- Main Salmon Combo. This year the water levels were perfect for a 4 day assault of 185 miles of Idaho’s best whitewater. 3 Oar Boats, 2 kayaks, 11 guides, 4 […]
Idaho Whitewater in the news
Idaho boasts the best snowpack in decades! The River Rafting outlook is looking fabulous. Check out the Press Idaho is receiving about the amazing 2017 rafting season. LA Times If there was ever a year for whitewater Rafting In Idaho Idaho Outfitters & Guides Predict Banner Season Ahead Middle Fork Snowpack River of No Return […]
High Water Trips on the Middle Fork and River of No Return?
. Idaho is known for its World-Class Whitewater… June earns that reputation. Like a kid on Christmas morning. The excitement and anticipation is all consuming. The Salmon River Drainage is currently sitting at approximately 140% of average snowpack. The best snowpack central Idaho has seen in decades. This is fabulous news for the upcoming season […]
2017…Off To A Phenomenal Start!
Happy New Year to our river family! This time of year we are watching the snow pile up in eager anticipation for the whitewater ahead. Nothing is better for the Salmon River country than copious amounts of snow and so far old man winter is delivering (knock-on-wood)! The natives love it. All our river guides […]
Tis the season for Family Traditions
Summer of 2008. We were new to the multi-day rafting biz and looking for a niche to fill trips. The original ‘Kids Trip’ on the River of No Return was originally created when Maya (Rocky’s heir apparent) turned 6 years old. As a father, outfitter and owner, Jared wanted to create a family adventure that […]
Labor Day on the Middle Fork!
Join Rocky on our ‘Annual Labor Day Trip’. Early September is a special time of year on the Middle Fork. Fall colors are starting to show, the fishing is amazing and you might not see one other person the entire week. This 5 day trip is perfect for guests with mixed pursuits. The serious fly fisherman […]
Rocky Guides are the best in the business, but don’t take our word for it
I always claim our guides are the best in the business, though some might say I have a biased opinion. This last week I have received a copious amount of great customer feedback. This particular email I had too share. The irony…this person did not go on a Rocky Mountain River Tours Trip, but felt she felt […]
Middle Fork Snowpack and Streamflow Forcast
Stay tuned for semi-regular snowpack updates as Spring has sprung in Central Idaho. The Middle Fork is currently at 116% of normal snowpack 7-Day Forecast
Celebrate Spring with a Huge Sale on the River of No Return
Book Rocky’s July 13-18 River of No Return Family Adventure and receive 30% off! The 1st day of Spring at Rocky Mountain River Tours is a huge deal! Spring means our river family is starting to get back together. The guides check in and update us on their winter adventures, check in on trip dates and get an update […]
Rocky’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you have joined Rocky Mountain River Tours recently you have tasted what we strongly believe is the best chocolate chip cookie on the planet! Jared’s sister, is the magician behind these divine morsels and takes her chocolate chip creations super- serious. A few years back Nicole, a former real estate maestro, chose to step […]
Idaho’s Snowpack is off to an amazing start!
Our amigo El Nino has arrived for the Holidays. We hope he stays all winter!
Middle Fork Snowpack
In the river business we watch the weather & snowpack like baby-boomers obsess over the Dow and S&P. Luckily for us, we have our own in-house snow specialist. Chris Lundy, owner of Sawtooth Mountain Guides by winter, Rocky Middle Fork guide by summer. Chris spends his winter ski guiding on the same snow that feeds the Middle Fork. […]
We came for the river…we remember the food.
Rocky Mountain River Tours has a rich tradition of gourmet food, going back nearly 40 years. Sheila Mills, founder of Rocky Mountain River Tours and Dutch Oven Cookbook author, built an amazing culinary foundation. Rocky’s style and systems continued to be refined year after year and evolve to match our clientele. Our menus are full of fresh salads, […]
Middle Fork Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork in August and September is a surreal experience. It has all the ingredients…Gin-clear water, native trout and we use large, easy-to-see dry flys and Hoppers. The combination is a phenomenal fishing experience for both the seasoned angler and the never-ever. Westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi) is a beautiful native fish, known for […]
Middle Fork Camp Life
Our guests dream of the Middle Fork’s rapids, rafting and whitewater. What they learn…the rafting is a small piece of a much bigger experience. Time off the river exploring history, relaxing in our comfortable camps, playing games, eating great food, enjoying good conversation and making new friends is the true story.
Middle Fork Hot Springs
No other river trip in America can offer the quantity and quality of natural hotsprings found along the shores of Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River. While the River of No Return prefers quality over quantity, and boast arguably the best hot spring in the West.
The rumors are true…Rocky food is simply amazing!
This video Rocky Food is part of a video series illustrating the magic found on a Wilderness River Trip. “I am a Foodie. In my eyes, every vacation must have yummy wine and interesting food. I heard all the hype prior to our trip from our friends, but I was a skeptic. The quality of the ingredients, the flavors, the freshness. […]
Middle Fork of the Salmon with Mr. Como
TV Host for Outta Here Utah, Nick Como shares his Rocky Mtn River Tours Middle Fork adventure with this great edit. ,
Glamping with Rocky Mountain River Tours by Nick Como
Join Nick Como, NY native and author of EatPlayRamble.com, as he recaps his Middle Fork Experience “Putting on a neoprene wetsuit at 7 AM to step out in a 40 degree Stanley, Idaho morning can only mean one thing: Adventure! This is the coldest we’ll be all week, we are assured by Jared, head honcho at […]
Lodge & Raft trips on the Salmon River of No Return
The 2014 summer on the Salmon River of No Return (RoNR) aka…Main Salmon, aka…the best family vacation on the planet… is looking great! This trip is perfect for families with little or no camp and rafting experience. The RoNR’s massive sand beaches make for very comfortable camping and ample room to get your play on. […]
Same Great Trip… Less Money
Idaho rafting is like all other world class vacation destinations. Savvy travelers seek out the shoulder season to receive the ‘Prime Season’ service at ‘Low Season ‘ rates. The Middle Fork is no different. Act fast! We have limited availability on the following 2014 Shoulder Season Trips June 13-17, Five Day Middle Fork $1495/$1295 June […]
Middle Fork Motor Coach Service- New 2014!
New for 2014! In an effort to make Rocky trips even better and due to popular request, Rocky now offers luxury motor coach service from North Fork back to Stanley. This offers an air conditioned, comfortable, 3 hour ride back to Stanley versus a long, hot, bumpy ride in a school bus. What a perfect […]
5 Simple Steps to Booking the Ultimate Adventure
Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness #1- Check your Schedule– We get it…Summers are busy. Keep in mind the larger your group, the earlier you should reserve. You can compare your party’s schedule to our Trip Calendar. 2015 groups are already booking. Our trips sell out every summer and the July trips fill first. fyi….The calendar on […]
Middle Fork-Main Salmon 6-Day Epic!
In Idaho we call it… turning the corner. Outside of Idaho, they call it …the crown jewel of wilderness rafting. 185 miles of pure, untouched Idaho Wilderness Trip Details June 13-18 Includes 1 night at a riverside guest ranch Stanley to Stanley round trip. Trip costs includes Cessna flight from river’s edge back to Stanley. Award winning […]
Thanks Rocky guides for a great 2013!
A Note from Rocky Founders…
Dear Rocky’s Middle Fork Friends, Thank you to all our loyal river trip customers over the years. We spent most of the summer in Salmon transferring our knowledge and experience to Jared and his crew. Jared and Roni’s first year was a big success and reservations are looking great for 2014. Our world travels remind […]
The next generation of Rocky Mountain River Tours
Hello from Idaho, First, let me apologize for my lack of posts. The combo effect of wrapping up the river season and having a new baby has been a whirlwind. Roni, Maya and I welcomed little Jonathan Tyler (aka….JT) to the party on September 4th . These last few months have been filled with […]
Idaho Rafting- 2014 Signature Trip
Middle/Main Epic: June 13-18, 2014 Adult: $2,195.00 Young Adult: $1,995.00 Rocky Mountain River Tours is stoked to offer America’s Premier Rafting Vacation. Imagine 6-days and 185 miles of the best whitewater and alpine scenery in the world. This trip includes 1-night at a riverside lodge and scenic flight back to Stanley. Attention: Tell us you […]
2014 Annual Kids Trip on Idaho’s Wild & Scenic Salmon Salmon
As you know Sawtooth Adventure Company and Rocky Mountain River Tours joined forces in 2013 to offer the best wilderness river trips available. This past July Rocky Mountain River Tours inherited SAC’s most popular trip, The Annual Kids Trip on the Wild & Scenic Main Salmon. This trip is catered to families with kids between […]
Idaho Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork of the Salmon
This September Salmon River Anglers and Rocky Mountain River Tours are combining forces to offer the best fly fishing experience available in the United States. World Class Guides & Award Winning Food on our Fall Fly Fishing Trip Join Rocky Mtn River Tours & Salmon River Anglers on an all-inclusive fly fishing trip on Idaho’s […]
Its simple really…..Food & Guides
Rocky Mountain River Tours maintains an enviable reputation on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. A common question from potential guests…“why choose Rocky?” Its true, all of the outfits on the Middle fork benefit from the amazing beauty of the Frank Church, the pristine waters of the Middle Fork and the magic that occurs from […]
The Middle Fork’s Rocky Crew…Wow!
As the new owner of Rocky Mtn River Tours my first summer has been an education, a baptism by fire if you will. I have learned an amazing amount about operating on the Middle Fork from Dave & Sheila’s 35+years of experience. But the true education is coming from the guides. Dave & Sheila, like […]
How Do You Win Grandpa of the Year?….Take the Kids on an Idaho Raft Trip.
Sawtooth Adventure Company hosted Grandpa Berney on our 2010 Annual Kids Trip. He had such a great experience he has become one of our guest bloggers. Check out what Grandpa Berney is thinking for 2013… “The Sawtooth Adventure Company and Rocky Mountain River Tours merger sounds great. I haven’t been down the Middle Fork with Rocky, but […]
Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork with Salmon River Anglers
Middle Fork of the Salmon River review By Justin Pond: Typical day on the Middle Fork: “After fishing all day in a 12 ft raft to rising Cutthroats, we ate a gourmet meal of salmon and garlic potatoes. We then made the 1 mile trek to soak ourselves in a perfectly heated natural hot pot […]
Middle Fork & Main Salmon Trip Availability
Spring is in the air and the Rocky Crew is busy organizing gear, stocking food, and getting ready for our first trip of the season. As summer approaches, the frequency of calls and emails increase as the last minute travel planners are scouring the web for the ultimate family adventure. Here is a quick update […]
The Middle Fork of the Salmon…Earth Day is Every Day!
It is an exciting time in the Rocky home office as the Idaho Rafting season is quickly approaching. The phone is ringing with excited guests as they plan and prepare for their magical journey down Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon. As I talk with guests about our world-class rafting trips and I find myself […]
Who are Rocky’s New Partners?
Jared, Roni & Maya Hopkinson Jared, Roni & Maya Hopkinson founded Sawtooth Adventure Company in 2001. SAC’s safety record, great guides and excellent service has set the standard for 1-day family raft trips on the Upper Salmon River and Wild & Scenic Main Salmon. Jared & Roni met at the University of Utah while pursuing […]