Archive for the ‘River Rafting Trips’ Category
Monday, April 19th, 2010
President Obama spoke on Friday at the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors. Reading the transcript all of us at The River Company appreciate the quote below. We believe families need to spend more time outdoors. If you are on the fence about your vacation choices this Summer, give a vacation that enables you and your family to be outside some additional thought. And if you end up in Idaho, come by and give us a visit.
Third, we’ll help families spend more time outdoors, building on what the First Lady has done through the “Let’s Move” initiative to encourage young people to hike and bike and get outside more often.
Link to the full transcript.
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
The River Company, along with Idaho Project Learning Tree, is offering an on-river teacher workshop focusing on Wildfires & Weeds, Aug 2-3, 2010. $95 covers workshop fee, raft trip and lunches. Optional university credit is available.
On the river and in the classroom, this workshop will address wildfires and invasive species with both a local and statewide focus. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on PLT activities, enhance teaching skills, plan ways to use PLT activities to accomplish existing curricular goals and meet state education standards, join the growing community of educators who believe in PLT’s approach to education, receive PLT materials, and earn university credit (optional).
PLT is an award-winning, interdisciplinary environmental education program for educators working with students in PreK through grade 12. PLT helps students gain awareness and knowledge of the natural and built environment, their place within it, and their responsibility for it.
The rafting portion of this workshop features many exciting class 2 and 3 rapids, is guided by licensed professionals and is suitable for those with little or no rafting experience. Boat choices include paddle rafts, inflatable kayaks and oar boats.
For more information and to register for the workshop go to http://idahoforests.org/plt1.htm. Space is limited so register early!
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Our 2009 season was the best season for river trips in Sun Valley in 10 years. If you are planning a trip to Sun Valley and would like to go rafting below is a summary of what we offer for next summer.
We have two basic trip options.
- River Rafting with Lunch. This is by far our most popular trip, we float an 11 mile section of class II and III whitewater. Half way through the trip we pull over at our riverside lunch camp where our chef is putting the finishing touches on the best meal in the Sawtooth Valley. Daily, Cindy puts together a fresh, healthy, and wonderful meal balancing unique flavors from around the world with the little ones always in mind. If your child doesn’t like the daily special, we always have PB & J on stand by. We can also accommodate any dietary needs you might have. And all of our meals typically have a vegetarian side dish that can be served as a entree. Don’t be shy we would love to make you something special. Good food and good guides make a great river trip.
- Straight Shot. In a hurry or want to sleep in? Our afternoon trip has the same stretch of white water, only we have a snack stop instead of lunch. Water and a granola bar are served riverside.
We hope to see you this coming Summer. Always call with any questions.
David, Heather, Miles, & Fin
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Planning your Stanley, Idaho vacation just got easier. Our good friends at the Stanley-Sawtooth Chamber of Commerce just re-designed their website. If you are planning other activities than rafting in Stanley, the new site breaks down nicely horseback trail rides, mountain bike rides, fishing, and other Stanley Idaho Events. Take a moment and browse the site. I am sure they would like feedback as well.
See you in Stanley this summer,
Dave
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Good news for guests who live in Southern California. Horizon Air is resuming direct flights for the Summer months. You can read more in the Mtn Express.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
June in the Stanley Basin and Sun Valley seemed more like Seattle than sunny Idaho. Good news is in the forecast. Sunny skies and temps in the mid 70′s to 80′s downriver. We now have trips departing daily. (more…)
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
The River Company Crew has been busy since opening on Memorial Day this year. With a great snow pack we have been able to run our Class IV white-water trips almost daily. The more water the better on the Upper Main Salmon River and this year has delivered. Below are a few images from “Shotgun” and the “Dam“. If you would like to join us, give us a call at 800-398-0346. Located a short 56 mile drive from Sun Valley, Idaho we are your rafting company for Sun Valley Rafting.
Shotgun at about 7ft on the Yankee Fork Gauge
Entering the first hit in the Sunbeam Dam
Pushing through the Dam
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
Sun Valley is having a lodging sale. If you are on the fence whether to plan your Idaho vacation this sale might help. 50% off all rooms, suites, and cottage rates.
More information below. If you take advantage of this great deal, don’t forget to come visit The River Company for some Sun Valley Rafting.
For 72 hours only, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 receive 50% OFF all room, suite and cottage* rates at Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Valid for reservations beginning June 5th and ending October 13th, 2009.
Offer not applicable to groups or packages and is subject to availability. Rates do not include tax.
* must call in for cottage reservations
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
We have partnered with Valley Creek Motel to offer a lodging discount from Memorial Day weekend to June 11th. Valley Creek’s standard Price $110 for 1 person and 5 dollars for additional person. When you book a trip with The River Company they will be offering lodging at $80 for two people. We will discount your rafting trip 10% as well.
To receive the discount book a trip with us by calling 800-398-0346. You may then call Valley Creek at 208-774-3606. Please mention that you have booked a trip with us when making your reservation. We hope to see you this season.
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Monday, April 6th, 2009
The sun is finally shining in Idaho. These last two weeks have blessed us with more snow bringing our yearly snow totals in the Stanley basin to 100%. With some much needed sun on our faces we are thinking about our summer plans. These are trying times and we want to remain optimistic. We would like to offer a $5 dollar discount to our returning guests this year. When you call to confirm a reservation just let us know you heard about the discount on our blog. We know it is a small thing, but we would love to have you float with us again this summer. Don’t forget to check out our Idaho Vacation planning page. There is quite a bit of information about Sun Valley, Stanley, & the SNRA as well as outfitters we recommend for longer trips.
See you in a few months, we will be rafting in Sun Valley in no time.
David & Heather
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