Idaho boasts over 16,000 miles of rivers and streams, offering up some of the finest white water rafting opportunities available anywhere.  The Middle Fork, the Snake, the Salmon, Hells Canyon, the Payette, the Owyhee, Jarbridge, the Selway – these and other Idaho rivers beckon thousands of visitors every summer.  But not every white water rafter is a grizzled “river rat” – in fact, many families who have no white water experience whatsoever take to the river canyons for once in a lifetime wilderness vacations.   Rafting vacations combine the excitement of traversing white water with an immersion in the natural world, a rustic camping experience, an education in Native American and pioneer lore, and perhaps even an introduction to fly fishing.  There’s something for everyone (on many rivers, that includes natural hot springs – Mother Nature’s own spa treatment).  Highly trained river guides make your family’s safety their first concern, in the water and out…and help your family understand and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. From 1/2 day trips to multi day trips Idaho rivers have it all. Its never too late to book a trip. So what are you waiting for? Idaho beckons!

Mountain Village also offers a full service restaurant and lounge. The restaurant features breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Service is friendly and quick The food is good and varied.

Mountain Village Resort, is easily accessible at the junctions of State Highway 21 and State Highway 75. They are located at the intersection of three designated scenic routes, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, the Sawtooth Scenic Byway and the Salmon River Scenic Byway. Just 60 miles north of Sun Valley.
Mountain Village Resort
P.O. Box 150
Stanley, ID 83278
Phone: 208-774-3661
Reservations: 800-843-5475
Email: info@mountainvillage.com

 At this time of year, we use rafts instead of drift boats, as they allow us to maneuver the Middle Fork’s many rapids more smoothly. The small rafts allow us to run all of the rapids, where as the drift boats would at times require our guests to walk around some rapids and thus cut into your fishing time. Our rafts are extremely maneuverable, allowing us to hold in eddies and other good water longer than possible with a “conventional” white water raft. These specially designed rafts have a sturdy platform floor in the stern and transom, with a casting brace and a comfortable seat back.

While our craft are slightly different than in mid-summer, our seasoned fly fishing guides are still present, ready to help novice anglers master their cast … or lead skilled anglers to where the lunkers lie.

Our fly fishing guides have years of experience fly fishing many different rivers in many places and are truly fishing guides, not just raft guides. They are skilled at both skills and are second to none for they’re all-around abilities. Whether it’s showing you a new presentation technique, helping a beginner or intermediate in camp improve their casting skills, cooking up one of their favorite dishes, playing an instrument or just general conversation, you’ll find them knowledgeable guides … and wonderful companions.

These small group fly fishing trips in September fill extremly fast, in fact two dates for 2010 are already fully booked. So, call or e-mail pronto

Visit Solitude at www.RiverTrips.com for all information and dates.