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2009 MFRT Season Update

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

We’re getting ready for another great season! Recent storms have brought snow pack levels up to above 90% of average! This is great news for the water season ahead. The time is now for planning your trip as we still have a few high water June dates as well as July dates available.

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MFRT 2007 Season wrap up

Friday, December 7th, 2007

In spite of our ever-heating apprehensions and pleas for rain, wildfires gathered enough strength by mid-August to necessitate a Middle Fork closure by the Forest Service. As floater traffic instantly stopped, the reality of drought conditions setting the stage for forest fires proved once again a realism for the Wilderness. The outfitting industry working on the Salmon system, as well as the recreational rafting community, gazed upon the smoky skies with frustrated disappointment. As Mother Nature pulled the plug, many a disappointed guest went without their adventure while guides, like myself, lamented losing seasonal goodbyes made on trips now canceled. (more…)

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Middle Fork of the Salmon Water Levels

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Water levels for the 2008 are looking great as we enter February. The high mountains of Idaho are getting snow storm after snow storm. The city of Stanley (web cam link) has not seen the sun for quite some time. This translates into great water levels for our river rafting season. middle-salmon.jpgThis kind of water is great for the Salmon River as it cleans up the river like a big hose removing debris and wood that has been deposited in the river from our recent mud slides. Here is a link to a Idaho Snowpack report.

Our dates are filling up so if you would like to see the Middle Fork in the 2008 season contact us.

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