Multi-Day Rafting
Exclusive Lower Salmon rafting trip with Off the gryd therapy
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OFF THE GRYD was founded in 2022 by Brock Eissman. Our mission is to inspire and guide responsible men to make a change in our society, families, communities, and within ourselves. We firmly believe that the great outdoors offers a powerful avenue for disconnection, allowing us to replenish our lives and those around us with a “full cup.”
Trip Details
Meeting Location:
Wild River Adventures — 419 N Main St, Riggins, ID 83549
Pre-Trip Gathering:
Held the evening before launch at the Big Iron Motel. Guests meet the guides, receive dry bags, review packing tips, and settle in before the trip begins. Bring your own beverages (no glass). Coolers are provided.
Total River Mileage: ~80 miles
River Section: Lower Salmon River Gorge
Rapid Class: Primarily Class III (varies with water levels)
Fun, athletic, and accessible for both first-time and returning rafters.
Trip Summary:
This four-day river experience moves through the warm, wide canyons of the Lower Salmon—big sandy beaches, clear water, deep swimming holes, and long stretches of quiet desert landscape. You’ll run classic wave trains, float through four distinct canyons, and end each day on a beach with good meals, space to breathe, and time for OFF THE GRYD’s guided conversations and check-ins. It’s a reset built around honest community, wild places, and the simple rhythm of river life.
Gear Provided:
- All camping equipment (tents, cots/pads, sleeping bags)
- Type V PFDs (required life jackets)
- Splash jackets and wetsuits when needed
- Dry bags for personal gear
- All river and safety equipment
- Fresh, hearty guide-prepared meals
- Snacks, water, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Coolers for personal beverages
- Jet-boat ride from the confluence back to Pittsburg Landing
- All transportation during the trip
Bring a reusable water bottle. Personal drinks are welcome—no glass, please.
All participants on this trip must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years or older (no minors on this hosted departure)
- Be able to swim comfortably in moving water
- Weigh at least 90 lbs to fit properly into a Type V life jacket
- Have a chest size under 58 inches to ensure safe life jacket fit
- Be able to walk on uneven terrain (sand, rocks, riverbanks)
- Be able to get in and out of a raft without assistance
- Be able to carry a 20–25 lb dry bag to your campsite
Our guides continuously adjust the trip based on weather, water levels, and group needs to keep the experience safe, enjoyable, and comfortable for everyone.
- Swimsuit and quick-drying (non-cotton) clothing
- Secure water shoes or sandals (no flip-flops)
- Sunscreen and a sun hat
- Sunglasses with a retaining strap
- Light jacket or fleece for cooler evenings
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal toiletries and any required medications
- Comfortable camp clothes for evenings
Shuttle Information
For OFF THE GRYD hosted trips, all group transportation during the river portion is included. Guests will be picked up at the Big Iron Motel the day of the launch by Wild River Adventures.
Boise / Idaho Travel:
Most guests choose to carpool from Boise. OFF THE GRYD helps coordinate ride-sharing within the group so everyone arrives together.
If you are flying into Boise or need alternate transportation, contact us—we can help arrange options when available.
After the Trip:
At the end of the river journey, a Wild River Adventures shuttle will transport the group from Pittsburg Landing back to Riggins. Guests may then depart at their convenience or continue carpooling back to Boise.
Booking Information
This special hosted departure is offered in partnership with
@offthegrydtherapy.
This trip is not listed on our
website, so guests must register through this page.
Trip Cost: $1,800 per person
Men only. This is an all-men’s mental health & connection retreat.
Your trip cost includes:
- 4-day, 3-night Lower Salmon River rafting trip
- All camping gear (tents, cots/pads, sleeping bags)
- All meals and snacks on the river
- Jet-back from the confluence to Pittsburg Landing
- All transportation during the trip (including return shuttle to Riggins)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Carpool coordination from Boise (organized within OFF THE GRYD community)
- Personal beverages (no glass — coolers provided)
Deposit & Payments:
A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot.
Remaining balance is due by Memorial Day.
If you want to discuss payment plans or accommodations, please reach out.
How to Register:
Click the “Book Now” button below to reserve your place. Space is limited for both OFF THE GRYD departures.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing:
- Trip details and itinerary
- Packing list and preparation guide
- Pre-trip meeting details
Dietary Restrictions:
Enter any dietary needs directly in the online reservation form at the time of booking.
Waiver:
A separate email will be automatically sent with your digital waiver.
Please complete it prior to arrival.
If your confirmation or waiver email does not arrive within a few minutes, please check your spam folder or contact us.
Questions?
Call us at (208) 995-0181 or email
info@wildriveradv.com.
Visit our Contact Page or follow us on Instagram at
@wildriveradv.
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What Should I Bring?
For this multi-day hosted trip, we provide all core river and camping gear including tents, cots or pads, sleeping bags, personal flotation devices, and dry bags. At the pre-trip meeting on the night before launch, you’ll receive your dry bags along with instructions so you can pack that evening. Our dry bags are approximately 55 liters in size. A helpful tip is to pack your clothing into a large kitchen-size garbage bag at home—if it fits in the garbage bag, it will fit in our dry bag.
Below is a streamlined packing list designed for comfort on the river, evenings in camp, and sun/weather protection.
- 1–2 swimsuits (quick-drying; women may prefer shorts to avoid raft irritation)
- 1–2 quick-drying shirts for on-water use
- 1–2 comfortable shorts and underwear for camp
- 1–2 pairs of socks
- 1 pair quick-drying or lightweight pants (great for sun protection)
- Lightweight fleece, hoodie, or jacket for cool mornings and evenings
- Rain jacket and rain pants
- Sturdy water sandals or river shoes that stay on your feet
- Lightweight footwear for camp (flip flops or soft shoes)
- Comfortable loungewear for camp and sleeping
- Hat with a strap or clip for sun protection
- Sunglasses with a retaining strap
- Small headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, etc.)
- Plenty of sunscreen + SPF lip balm
- After-sun lotion or moisturizer
- Small bottle of insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle with a clip or loop
- Small travel pillow
- Any necessary medications (cool storage available)
- Major credit card and photo ID (for emergencies or souvenirs)
Optional but Helpful:
- Your own sleeping bag (we provide them, but you may bring one if you prefer)
- 2 large locking carabiners (3–4 inches) to clip water bottle or day-use bag to the boat
- Bandana or Buff
- Small towel and washcloth
- Biodegradable soap or shampoo (small bottles)
- Sarong or long cloth for sun coverage
- Cash for gratuities (recommended ~20%)
Printable / Copy-Friendly Checklist:
Click here to copy the full checklist
Arrival – The Evening Before Launch
Guests are encouraged to arrive in Riggins earlier in the day if possible. As part of this hosted experience, Wild River Adventures offers a complimentary half-day rafting trip on the Riggins Town Section for anyone who arrives early the day before our launch date. This optional warm-up run is a great way to meet the group and get splashed before your trip.
At 7:00 p.m., we will hold a relaxed pre-trip meeting at the Big Iron Motel. During this time, you will:
- Meet your guides, hosts, and fellow participants
- Receive dry bags and packing instructions
- Review next-morning logistics and safety notes
- Pack your beverages (please bring your own – no glass)
We will have group coolers available for drinks. The Big Iron Motel is next door to the Wild River Adventures shop and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and a grocery store—perfect for dinner or last-minute items.
Most guests carpool from Boise. If you need help coordinating rides, OFF THE GRYD will connect you with the group.
Trip Launch – Day 1
Meet outside the Big Iron Motel for morning pickup. After loading gear, we’ll board the Wild River Adventures shuttle for a 30-minute drive to Hammer Creek, the starting point of the Lower Salmon River journey.
Day 1 on the River
- 8:00 am – Pickup at Big Iron Motel and shuttle to the put-in
- 10:00 am – Launch from Hammer Creek
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- Afternoon – Rafting, swimming, and settling into river life
- 4:00 pm – Arrive at camp
- 6:00–6:30 pm – Dinner and dessert
- Evening – Fireside conversations and downtime
Day 2
- 8:00 am – Breakfast, cleanup, pack boats
- 9:00–10:00 am – Back on the water
- 12:00–12:30 pm – Lunch
- 12:30–4:00 pm – Rafting, canyon views, swims, and downtime
- 4:00 pm – Camp setup
- 6:00–6:30 pm – Dinner
- Evening – Connection, reflection, free time
Day 3
- 8:00 am – Breakfast and morning routine
- 9:00–10:00 am – Back on the river
- 12:00–12:30 pm – Lunch
- 12:30–4:00 pm – Rafting and swimming
- 4:00 pm – Camp
- 6:00–6:30 pm – Dinner
- Evening – Campfire & downtime
Day 4 – Jet-Back Day
On the final morning, we float toward the confluence of the Salmon and Snake Rivers. A jet boat will meet the group there and carry everyone upriver to Pittsburg Landing—an exciting, scenic end to the trip.
At Pittsburg Landing, a Wild River Adventures shuttle will bring everyone back to Riggins. Guests often stay one more night at the Big Iron Motel.
Departure
Most guests depart Riggins in the morning and carpool home. If you arranged other transportation, details will be confirmed prior to the trip.
What’s Included
- 4-day guided Lower Salmon River rafting trip
- All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages on the river
- All rafting gear, dry bags, PFDs, and safety equipment
- All camping gear: tents, pads or cots, sleeping bags (or bring your own)
- Jet-back from the confluence to Pittsburg Landing
- Complimentary half-day “Town Run” rafting trip for early arrivals (call to reserve)
- Shuttle from Pittsburg Landing back to Riggins at the trip’s end
Please indicate any dietary restrictions during registration.
4 Days – 3 Nights
$1,800 per person
This is a private, hosted men’s departure created in partnership with
@offthegrydtherapy.
The trip cost includes the full 4-day Lower Salmon River experience, all meals on the river, complete camping gear, the jet-back from the confluence to Pittsburg Landing, and shuttles to and from the river. Accommodations before and after the trip are not included, but we can help arrange those accommodations.
Men only. This retreat is designed specifically for an all-men’s group.
Price does not include gratuities for guides (recommended ~20% of trip cost), alcoholic beverages, or personal travel expenses.
If you have questions about this hosted trip or need help with your reservation, please contact us at
(208) 995-0181 or email info@wildriveradv.com.
Multi-Day Rafting
Salmon River Multi-Day Rafting Trips
Join us for a fully catered, adventurous 4-day raft trip on the lower Salmon River! This trip takes your group on a raft and camp trip in the remote Lower Salmon River Gorge. The trip begins at Hammer Creek near White Bird, Idaho and carves its way through 75 miles of the second deepest canyon in the contiguous 48 states and ends at Heller bar on the Snake River near Lewiston, ID. The Salmon River is one of the most sought-after rafting destinations in the United States. You will enjoy rafting amazing whitewater rapids that range from mild to moderate in difficulty, and camping on white sandy beaches along the crystal clear water of the river.
Your guides will set up camp and prepare delicious meals like steaks and salmon cooked on grills and desserts like cobblers and cakes in dutch ovens. While dinner is prepared you can relax, read a book, or enjoy fishing, hiking, playing games or unwind around an evening campfire.
A gear boat will transport all of your personal gear, food and camping gear for the trip while you ride along with your guide at the helm in one of the guest rafts. You will have the option to paddle an inflatable kayak in some of the lesser rapids or leisurely float or swim along in the calm stretches of water.
Prices listed are per person. We need at least 6 guests to make these trips happen. If you would like to book, but your party has fewer than 6 people, give us a call and we’ll work some magic!
A detailed packing list will be provided upon reservation confirmation. The following is to help you get started.
On the water: Fast-drying Swim suit or shorts, Shirt, Hat, durable footwear, no flip-flops, sandals with a strap and sturdy sole are best (Teva, Chaco, old sneakers, etc.) Sunglasses with strap, refillable water bottle, camera, sunscreen, rain gear.
In Camp: Dry clothing, dry footwear, jacket, rain coat, toiletries, pillow, flashlight, biodegradable soap, towel. Medications, epi-pen or comparable if severe allergies to foods or insects.
You will need to be in or near Riggins the night before the trip start date.
There are a few hotels/motels in Riggins where you can spend the night before the trip. Click here for a list of accommodations OR just say: Here are a few for your reference:
- Big Iron Motel: (208) 628-3272 https://www.bigironmotel.com/
- Salmon Rapids Lodge; (208) 628-2743 https://salmonrapids.com/
- Salmon River Motel: (208) 628-3025
- Riggins Motel: (208) 628-3001 https://www.rigginsmotel.com/
- Canyon Pines RV Resort: (208) 628-4006 https://www.canyonpinesrv.com/
- Carlson Ranch RV Resort: (208) 628-3132 https://thervlanding.com/
- Riverside RV Park: (208) 628-3698 https://riversidervidaho.com/
Our experience with each of these has been clean rooms, comfortable beds, and good Wi-Fi. These motels all have websites for more information. All Riggins motels are within a 3-minute drive to our shop, the Big Iron Motel is next door. There are other accommodations within a 40 minute drive in New Meadow, McCall or Grangeville.
You will meet us at our shop in Riggins, ID at 8:00 am on the morning of the first day of your trip. After our guides help get you things situated, we will load up the van’s and drive about 30 min to Hammer Creek for the start of your adventure.
Daily schedule on the river will be something like this:
Day 1:
- 8:00 am – Arrive at Wild River Adventures
- 10:00 am – Launch from Hammer Creek
- 12:00 – Lunch
- 4:00 pm – Locate beach for camping and set up camp, relax while dinner is prepared
- 6:00 – 6:30 Dinner, dessert
- Free time – relax, play games, campfire, fishing, etc.
Day 2:
- 8:00 am – Breakfast, clean up, pack boats
- 9:00 – 10:00 Back on the water for more rafting
- 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
- 12:30 – 4 pm Rafting
- 4:00 – locate beach for camp and set up camp
- 6:00 – 6:30 Dinner, dessert,
- Free time – relax, play games, campfire, fishing, etc.
Day 3:
- 8:00 am – Breakfast, clean up, pack boats
- 9:00 – 10:00 Back on the water for more rafting
- 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
- 12:30 – 4:00 pm Rafting
- 4:00 – Locate beach for camp, set up camp, prepare diner
- 6:00 – 6:30 dinner, dessert
- Free time- relax, play games, campfire, fishing, etc.
- Optional Day 3: Lay-over Day or float until noon. Hiking and other activities can be done. 5-day trips only
Day 4:
- 8:00 am – Breakfast, clean up, pack boats
- 9:30 – 10:00 Rafting, Confluence with Snake River through lower Hells Canyon
- 12:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Arrive at Heller Bar (near Lewiston, ID), guest pack personal belongings into own luggage
- Shuttle back to Riggins or have guest vehicles waiting there.
Other options: Some groups opt to meet a jet boat at the confluence of the Salmon and Snake rivers and take an approximately 1 hour jet boat ride back up the Snake River to Pittsburgh Landing where a shuttle will pick you up for a 1 hour ride back to Riggins. (Contact Wild River Adventures for the cost of this option)
Your trip can have up to 24 passengers – so feel free to invite other family and friends for a memory filled trip. Large groups please contact us for group pricing.
If anyone wants to fish, they will need to have their own equipment and an Idaho fishing license.
We look forward to sharing our passion for the river with you, and we hope you will find the joy, fulfillment and reinvigoration that we do while experiencing the beauties and adventures that nature provides us.
- 4 Days – 3 Nights $1395/person
Kids under 12 are $200 off. We can have up to 24 guests on each trip. If you would like to book a private, or large group trip. Please contact us for special pricing.
Price does not include gratuities to guides (recommended ~20%), or lodging before or after the trip.
Click on the “Book Now” button to see the most current trip availability. If you do not see your preferred dates or need assistance with your reservation please contact us at 208-995-0181 or email at info@wildriveradv.com. We may be able to accommodate your schedule with adequate advance notice.
Key Points
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights (can be adjusted to group preferences)
Meeting Place: 419 N Main St. Riggins, ID 83549 (Wild River Adventures Shop)
Meeting Time: 8:00am MST
Length: 80 miles
Rapids: Class 3+ depending on flow, great for all experience levels.
Summary: This Multi-day River trip through the Lower Salmon River Gorge features huge sandy beaches, warm relaxing water, four geologically unique canyons, delicious food, stargazing, wildlife, and plenty of whitewater to make this an unforgettable trip.
Gear Provided: Camping Equipment, Type IV PFDs (Life Jacket), Splash Jackets and Wetsuits are provided depending on Weather and water temperature or upon request, All Other necessary Safety equipment.
Amenities: We will have snacks, water, beverages, and filling meals.
Hydrate! We recommend bringing water in a reusable water bottle (not bottled water). NO GLASS on the river. Soft-shell coolers are permitted as long as your guide feels comfortable they will not pose a safety hazard. 😉