Summer has arrived in Stanley, Idaho

June 21, 2008..... Summer Solstice

Its official, summer has arrived to the Sawtooth Valley. The warm temps and sunny skies are a welcomed relief after a colder than normal spring. It is a matter of time before the fly fishing improves the mountain bike trails dry out and the high mountain lakes thaw. Summer in the Sawtooth basin is an amazing place full of wildflowers, trout filled streams and endless trails to explore. Give SAC a call to schedule a guided mountain bike adventure, scenic flight over the Sawtooths or a day of float fly fishing the majestic Salmon River of No Return. Call Jared at 1.866.774.4644

Sun Valley & Stanley River Rafting Trips: Kid Camp Week

Each summer Sawtooth Adventure Company has the opportunity to host a number of kid camps in the Sawtooth Basin. The guides love these trips. It gives them the opportunity to relax, have fun with the kids and enjoy everything that comes with spending the day on the river with 12-18 year olds. Loud screams, water fights, and riding the bull are the norm this week while we host over 150 kids to a fun and wet day on the Salmon river. Thisa week we host the Idaho Diabetic Youth Program, The Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, and Lutheran Heights Church Youth Group.

Sun Valley and Stanley Whitewater Trips

Sunbeam Rapid Class IV
Shotgun Rapid Class IV

WOW.............
The above average snow pack, and cooler than normal Spring has given us the best whitewater rafting conditions Idaho has seen in over a decade. Guests can expect great whitewater throughout the summer season. June is a great time to experience the Salmon. The weather is great, water levels are prime and the crowds have yet to show.

We are currently running our Class III Family Rafting Trips along with our Class IV High Adventure Trips daily.

15% Off Idaho Rafting Vacations

Last Minute Booking Deal

Book a July 2008 4 night/5 Day All-Inclusive Rafting Vacation on Idaho's Salmon River and receive a 15% discount. Give us a call at 1.866.774.4644 to explore the possibilities.

Stanley Idaho Weather; here comes the sun!!!

Weekend weather in Stanley, Idaho is forecasting sun & warming temperatures. The river is at epic spring flows and perfect for every excitement level. Do not miss the fun! Book with Sawtooth Adventure Company  now!

Rafting in Sun Valley and Stanley, Idaho

Update for the Salmon River in Stanley, Idaho:

The past few weeks have been unseasonably cold in Stanley. It is June 9th and there is snow in the forecast. Its hard to want to float the river when it is 40 degrees and raining. The weather finds the guides grumpy, thank goodness for hot springs or they might all go mad.

The guides are anxiously waiting for the switch from Spring too Summer and it looks to be on the doorstep. The abnormally cold spring has kept the snow in the mountains, which is great news for the 2008 rafting season! With ample snow in the mountains and a slow run-off I predict we will see the best summer rafting conditions the Salmon river has seen in over a decade.

Head up to Stanley this summer and join us for a day of Idaho rafting at its best. Hope to see you soon.

2008 SAC Training Trip: Bruneau River

Each Spring Sawtooth Adventure Company hosts an employee training trip to prepare for the upcoming season. This year SAC explored the Bruneau River, an oasis in the enormous desert of SE Idaho. The Bruneau was full of surprising discoveries, from the huge whitewater to the picture-prefect campsites to the four-foot high poison ivy forests. The Bruneau River canyon shocked us all with its stark contrast from the surrounding sage-filled plains. The river wound its way through tight canyon walls, which meant very little visibility ahead and, in turn, lots of quick decisions. It was especially exciting because none of us had been on the Bruneau before. There were plenty of Class IV rapids to keep us on our toes. Everything went perfectly though, which bodes well for our upcoming season. We can't wait to see you here in Stanley!