Category Archives: Idaho

Trips in Idaho

The Middle Fork of the Salmon – June 2019

  June 27 – July 1, 2019 Gabe exercised “beginners’ luck” and drew a permit for the coveted Middle Fork of the Salmon River. We had five rafts; Jamie captaining a 14’ paddle boat, with Dee, Layne, Barry, and Rob … Continue reading

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Middle Fork of the Salmon River – June 2018

13-16 June 2018 Hannah managed to pick up a canceled Middle Fork of the Salmon permit – just a few days after our San Juan trip.  We had just enough time between trips to clean and dry the boats to … Continue reading

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Magruder Corridor / Lolo Motorway Loop – Sept 2016

Sept. 14-17, 2016 Just over one year ago I started planning this trip.  I was studying the Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route (IDBDR) and I was intrigued by the Magruder Corridor and the Lolo Motorway.  With my small KTM 350, I … Continue reading

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Main Salmon River – July 2014

July 11-15, 2014 The Main Salmon River has always been one of my favorite rivers. It has fun rapids that aren’t overly technical or scary, beautiful sandy beach camps, wildlife, and great scenery. Karla Lloyd was lucky enough to pick … Continue reading

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Payette River Trip – June 2014

June 18-21, 2014 It has been several years since we did a trip to the Payette River system in southwestern Idaho. We decided this would be a good year to go again so that our family and friends with young … Continue reading

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Beaver Creek to Soda Springs – and Back – Aug 2013

Aug. 2-3, 2013     Epic: extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope.     (Merriam-Webster) For me, this was an epic adventure.  On Friday, August 2, we rode 85 miles from Logan Canyon near, Beaver Creek, to Soda … Continue reading

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Bear Lake (Ranger Dip, Monte Cristo) Trip Report – Sept 2012

Sept. 1-3, 2012 The Barton’s were kind enough to invite us and the Bradley family to their cabin again this year.  We really lucked out on weather – we got a heavy rainstorm Friday night, which helped settle the dust … Continue reading

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Bear Lake Single Track – Sept. 2011

Sept. 5, 2011 After having so much fun (NOT) exploring the single track trails up Spanish Fork Canyon on Saturday, we venture off again on Monday (Labor Day).  Scott Barton, Jason, and I, decide to do the ‘short’ version of … Continue reading

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Highline Trail – July 2011

July 29-30, 2011 The Barton’s were kind enough to invite us up to their cabin at Bear Lake.  Kim was unable to ride her ATV due to a shoulder fracture, and Terri elected to stay at the cabin with Kim … Continue reading

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“Duckie Tales” – 2011

Aire is a company based in Meridian, Idaho, that makes inflatable boats.  I am lucky enough to own two Aire inflatable kayaks.  Aire decided to sponsor a river video competition with a theme of “Aire – Essential For Life”.  I … Continue reading

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