| Salmon
River Beer Float
July
24 - 31, 2010
$1295 per person
*First
and last day on the river.
Travel days to and from Missoula would be July 24th & 31st.
See lodging info below.
Spend
a week in the Great Northwest, on the beautiful Salmon River. This
unique trip features nightly beer dinners accompanied by classic
beers from Belgium, Germany, Britain, the Czech Republic, North
America and more.
Known as "The River of No Return"
by Lewis and Clark, and full of rolling rapids, the Main Salmon
is one of the world's great rafting rivers. Large, sandy beaches,
a canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon itself, varied and abundant
wild-life, as well as varied side trips to historical and geographical
places of interest make the Main Salmon the adventure of a lifetime.
No phones, no work, no worries - just oars and paddles and the
roar of rushing whitewater as you go places only accessible by
river. Add great beer and food, and even great things get better.
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The Canyon
The Salmon River carves
out the second deepest canyon in North America. During spring
run-off this free flowing river deposits vast white sand beaches
which make camp just as fun as the river!
Choose
your craft on the river
Relax and watch for wildlife
on an oar boat, paddle with a team on one of our self-bailing
rafts, or jump in an inflatable kayak for a more adventurous ride.
Our Salmon River guides
have years of experience on whitewater rivers all over the North
America, love the outdoors and to share their knowledge of the
history, geology and wildlife of Salmon River country. We
pride ourselves in our attention to detail in all aspects of your
journey….. River and camp safety, teaching you river running and
outdoor skills and our amazing camp cuisine. As you travel day
to day with our crew you will feel more like part of the LCTA
family and less like a guest. Most of all, we like to have fun
and we'll do our best to make sure you do to!
All
trips depart from Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures: Headquarters
at 912 E. Broadway in Missoula, MT. Detailed instructions will
be provided, hotels are close-by. |
Highlights:
The
Salmon River!
Discover the freedom of traveling by river. Enter the Salmon River
Canyon where you move at the river's pace and leave the rest of
the world behind.
Beer
Dinners - featuring great beer recipes from around
the world. You won't believe how good riverside cuisine can be.
Great
Beer, Many Styles - from,
Belgium, Britain, Germany, France,
Holland, the Czech Republic and North America
Great
Guides - entertaining and experienced,
make sure you have a great trip
Comfortable
Camping - adventure and the good life rolled into
one. Sandy Beaches, few bugs, starry nights.
Hikes,
Hot Springs, History - Living
history and great excursions along the way, or just relax in a
spectacular river canyon
Land
Cost includes:
6
days and 5 nights guided rafting on the beautiful Salmon
River, with great beer meals and specialty beers
All
meals and great beer from lunch on the 2nd until lunch
on the 7th.
Guided
whitewater rafting and hiking from camp
All
necessary river and safety equipment, Coast Guard approved
life jackets, Helmets, Paddles, Dry bag for personal items (24"x
40" when sealed), Camping equipment-2 person dome tent, deluxe
self-inflating sleeping pads, camp chair and coffee mug
Transportation
to/from the river and Missoula, MT
A
recommended gear and clothing list is available here.
Register
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Travel
Details, Air Options and Lodging in Missoula, MT:
Air Travel
to and from Missoula, MT -- Flying:
Missoula Airport is served by Northwest, Delta, United,
and Alaskan Airlines. Basing your vacation in Missoula puts
you in the adventure zone. Other destinations like the Lolo
Trail, Lochsa River, Glacier National Park and the Bob
Marshall Wilderness are within a short drive from Missoula.
Driving: Missoula is located in northwestern Montana
at the crossroads of I-90, Hwy 93, and Hwy 200.
If you want to continue
traveling west or south from the take-out near Riggins, ID,
private vehicle shuttles can be arranged. Call for prices and
reservations.
From the Airport
to the hotel: Taxis and vans
are available and meet arriving flights into Missoula's compact
and convenient airport.
The
trip begins at Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures
in Missoula
at 912 E. Broadway in Missoula, MT. Detailed instructions will
be provided, hotels are close-by.
At the end
of the river trip: We travel
by bus from Riggins to Missoula, the trip takes about five hours,
but we have a good time on the way.
Recommended Lodging
In Missoula:
Goldsmiths B&B (Across
the street from LCTA Headquarters)
www.goldsmithsinn.com
406-721-6732
Double Tree (Two Blocks
from LCTA) 1-800-222-TREE
Holiday Inn Express (Two
blocks east of LCTA. Offers discounts to LCTA clients) 406-549-7600
Weather and
Camping
The weather is generally great this
time of year with sunny afternoons and clear, cool nights. Afternoons
can get a little hot, but you won't notice with the cool river
always a splash away. Complete details will distributed before
the trip.
You might be surprised by how comfortable
the camping is. Each year, during its free-flowing spring runoff,
pounds of white sand are deposited on the banks of the Salmon,
making lots of clean sandy beaches. Evenings are spent swimming,
hiking, eating and beer tasting, with campfires and a universe
of stars above. The guides and crew are expert at making camp
life easy, complete with a clean, sanitary, portable bathroom
system.
Please
Note:
The overall
style of the trip is best suited
for adventurous, beer-loving travelers who want the thrill of
whitewater, the serenity of a spectacular canyon and river system,
great food and beer and the camaraderie of like minded people.
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Detailed
Itinerary: Day 1 - July 25
A
typical day on the river (times vary from day to day):
