Specialty Trips
Ride the Slide w/ Jacques
Available Weekends in June - 2 to 3 Days
Ready for some high adventure? Ride the big boat with Jacques through the Slide rapid on the Lower Salmon. High flows make for some big waves!
Kayak Roll Tune-Up
One-Day Kayak Instruction
July 5, 2024 & August 9, 2024 | Price: $75Fine-tune your rolling skills with World Champion Kayaker & ACA Certified Instructor Devon Barker. This is a single-day clinic that will focus on your kayak roll and is the perfect way to get ready for multi-day trips!
Women’s Kayak Clinic
Lodge Supported River Trip & Paddling Instruction
Available June - August (4 person minimum) | Price: $350Join us for a thrilling two-day kayaking journey exclusively for women, led by World Champion Kayaker and ACA Certified Instructor Devon Barker.
This all-women river trip is designed to be inclusive, encouraging an environment of support and empowerment. No matter your skill level, we are here to ensure you have a memorable and enriching experience on the water.
Join us for two days of skill enhancement, adventure, and building lifelong connections with like-minded women! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today for an unforgettable journey on the river.
Check out the River Cabin on Airbnb: Salmon River Lodging
Intermediate Kayak Clinic
Lodge Supported River Trip & Paddling Instruction
July 19 - 21, 2024 | Price: $450Take your kayaking skills to the next level with a two-day adventure led by World Champion Kayaker and ACA Certified Instructor Devon Barker. Join us for an immersive experience that combines the thrill of river running with expert instruction to refine your technique and boost your confidence on the water.
This intermediate-level river trip is designed for kayakers who want to refine their skills and work together to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment. With limited spaces available, seize the opportunity now to reserve your spot for two days filled with skill progression and river exploration!
Check out the River Cabin on Airbnb: Salmon River Lodging
Intermediate Kayak Clinic
Lodge Supported River Trip & Paddling Instruction
August 10 - 11, 2024 | Price: $350This is a wonderful opportunity to get world-class kayak instruction and stay at a riverfront cabin on the world-renowned Salmon River!
Fine-tune your paddling skills and bombproof your roll with World Champion Kayaker & ACA Certified Instructor Devon Barker. This clinic is perfect for kayakers ready to take their skills to the next level!
Check out the River Cabin on Airbnb: Salmon River Lodging
Whitewater Wellness Retreats
Pilates & Paddling Instruction
Available July & August (6 person minimum) | Price: $1,300 per personBring your friend or partner on this fun-filled Wellness River Retreat. Pilates for Paddlers, a stretch and exercise repertoire, will be shared with you daily. Combining the river’s beauty and Pilates, this adventure retreat highlights how the river reflects our body’s movement patterns and creates a stronger bond with nature.
Join World Champion Kayaker & ACA Certified Instructor Devon Barker for paddling instruction. Refine your paddling technique, river surfing skills and bombproof your roll. This retreat is perfect for kayakers, SUPers, inflatable kayakers, and raft riders!
Check out the Balanced Body Blog featuring Pilates for Paddlers: https://blog.pilates.com/pilates-for-paddlers/
Inflatable Kayak Trips
Available July – AugustThe Lower Salmon River offers great class III inflatable kayak paddling with additional spaces for non-paddling guests. No previous paddling experience is needed. There is plenty of time for relaxing and paddling in the heart of the Salmon River Canyon.
Kayak Instruction Trips
Available July – AugustThis trip is four days of fun river running and surfing instruction in the heart of the Salmon River Canyon, featuring class II-III rapids for an exciting kayaking experience. The focus is on paddling techniques, fine-tuning your roll, running rapids, and surfing. The Lower Salmon River offers fun pools and rapids, expansive sandy beaches, and warm water. Roll technique and bracing will be worked on each afternoon in the calm eddies at camp. Excellent trip to relax while improving your paddling! Raft space is available for your non-kayaking companions.
