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Rafting on the Jarbidge and Bruneau Rivers is for those seeking a
different kind of whitewater rafting experience.
You won’t find huge boats loaded with families, or large trips
that hit camp like a Marine invasion.
What you will find is secluded and beautiful desert rivers,
impressive canyons, fast-paced and technical whitewater, abundant
wildlife, and great hiking.
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Jarbidge River whitewater.
Jarbidge River, Idaho.
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Jarbidge
River
The
Jarbidge is a small, swift, and rocky river that falls a remarkable 50
feet per mile. We take
12-foot oar-boats with one guide and one guest per boat (no that isn’t a
typo) to negotiate the many class III to V+ rapids, and we usually have to
line or partially portage one rapid.
High cliffs form the canyon walls as the river
twists and turns around blind corners.
The river is a slim, green oasis in the middle of the high desert.
When we hike up to the canyon rim, the open country stretches off
in all directions, and swifts, swallows, and eagles swoop overhead.
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Bruneau River, Idaho.
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Bruneau
River
When the Jarbidge reaches the confluence with the Bruneau, we have a
chance to soak in a natural hot springs, and relax a little as the pace of
the river slows. This is also where those running only
the Bruneau will join the trip. This section of the Bruneau Canyon is one of the prettiest of all the
desert rivers.
The first several days on the Bruneau have
excellent hiking up the side canyons, and some fun class III rapids.
The willows and Junipers along this section hold many songbirds and
other wildlife.
The last day of the Bruneau really packs a punch.
Five-Mile Rapid contains 31/2 miles of continuous class III to IV
whitewater! A great way to
finish a fantastic trip.
We offer a six-day Jarbidge/Bruneau combination, and a four-day trip on
the Bruneau only. The Bruneau
is a great trip by itself, but we encourage everyone to treat yourself to
the extra two days on the Jarbidge. It
is a river you won’t soon forget.
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2008 Schedules and Prices
Price: $2150.00 for the
6-day Jarbidge-Bruneau. (one guest per raft)
Dates: May 11-16, May 18-23, May 25-30
Price:
$1300.00 for the
4-day Bruneau. (two guest per raft)
Dates: May 13-16, May 20-23 Prices include the use of our sleeping bags and tents, or you can bring your own
gear and receive a $40 discount.
Additional Fees: 3% Forest Service land use
fee.
All trips begin and end in Boise, Idaho.
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Jarbidge/Bruneau
Sample Itinerary
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