August 17-22, 2007 Middle Fork / Lower Salmon Trip

Due to closures on the Middle Fork, this weeks trip was moved to the Lower Salmon where we joined forces with our friends from Hughes River Expeditions. IRJ's eight customers and two guides, Tom and Will, joined Hughes guides Ryan, Bob, and Joel, as well as their customers for an expedition down the Lower Salmon. Crystal clear skies, spectacular "big volume" whitewater, and stunning scenery made the trip an excellent one.

Camps:
Day 1: Woodruff Gulch
Day 2: No-name camp upstream from Packers Creek
Day 3: Maloney Creek
Day 4: Skeleton Creek
Day 5: Geneva Bar



Ryan on the guitar, night 2:


The awesome paddle crew, day 4:


4th night camp:


Day 5, just some more great views:


Mindy and Jeff in the kayaks:


Day 1 lunch stop:


Jeff testing out the oars:


Greg, taking it easy in the kayak:


Mindy and the boys:


Evan kayaking:


Daniel in the kayak:


Bottom of China Rapid, day 4:


The HRE "Bud Light" clan:


"California Bob" and his party boat:


Thanks for the great trip!

August 9-14, 2007 Middle Fork Trip

Another week at the office, aka the Middle Fork of the Salmon, ended with 30 new friends telling spectacular stories, eating great food and sipping wine while relaxing along the banks of the Middle Fork at Otter Bar. Thank you for the spectacular week on the river.

Guides:
Tom T.
Kevin
J.T. M.
Will V.
Skip V.
Julie G.
Jo S.

Camps:
Day 1: Stateland Right
Day 2: Loon Creek
Day 3: Johnny Walker
Day 4: Wollard
Day 5: Otter Bar

The "A-Team" paddle crew:


The "Box Game":


Group shot of the hiking crew, day 3:


Ready to push off from Otter Bar, day 6:


J.T. and Skip getting ready for some sweepin':


Exploring the canyon:


Kevin climbing, day 3:


Day 2 paddle crew:


Roberto rowing above the "B":


Testing out the oars:


Relaxing on day 1:


J.T. through Tappan 2:


Looking back through Tappan Canyon:


Camp at Wollard, day 4:

August 1-6, 2007 Middle Fork Trip

Another great trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Good fishing, cool temperatures, and fun water made the experience great. With the addition of spectacular people and conversation, this weeks trip will certainly be memorable. Stories were certainly the theme of this trip, from Trevor and Bill's wild (yet perhaps believable) tales from the oceans to the infamous story of Charlie Norton, the stories from this trip helped create a strong bond between trip participants and friendships that won't soon be forgotten. Thank you all for the great trip, it truly was memorable.

Your guides:
Tom Tremain
Jo Schroeder
Julie Guthrie
Beth Carlson
Will Volpert
Matt Volpert
Skip Volpert

Campsites:
Day 1: Stateland Right
Day 2: Shelf
Day 3: Funston
Day 4: Driftwood
Day 5: Cliffside



Mike and Chris hanging out at Driftwood camp, day 4:


Edward finds his true passion - the River Box Game:


Julien prepares himself for the big rapids:


The "A" cook crew:


Billy kayaking at Driftwood, day 4:


Box game, day 4:


Tommy T at Waterfall Creek:


Brother and sister relaxing time:


The group continues downstream after the Flying "B":


Our guide, Edward, demonstrates proper rowing technique:


Joan, Richard, and Julie hang out just a few bends from the confluence:


It's a full boat - Edward, Julien, Will, and Jo head back to camp:


Relaxing at camp:


Long-time river guide Julie G finds time to flash a smile:


Floating on downstream:


Mike and Edward slaying the fish:


"A-team" paddle crew: