Showing posts with label Idaho Rafting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Idaho Rafting. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Stanley, Idaho- The Ultimate Family Destination

Lately I find myself explaining to potential clients across the globe why Stanley, Idaho is such a great family destination.
First, in an effort to offer full transparency..... I not only make my lively hood catering to family's adventurous desires, but I am also the Stanley Chamber of Commerce President. So if you are wondering if I am biased? Well.....Yes, but I can also validate my opinion.

Like many of my clients I am always looking to exceed last years family vacation. To my wife's dismay, I am a 34 year old kid. I love to play outside and can rival any 12 year old's appetite for fun and adventure. I appreciate the common comforts, but also seek unique off-the-beaten-path locals that host a variety recreational opportunities, all while being safe and relaxing. I love finding a place that should be the next Jackson Hole or Moab.... but is lucky enough to be over looked by the development monster.

Stanley is a very unique place. It is like no other place in the world with its amazing rivers, endless trails, hundreds of mountain lakes and a variety of natural hot springs. No other town can boast such a magical confluence of the Sawtooth Mountains (American Alps) and the Salmon River of No return (longest free flowing river in the US) all smack dab in the middle of the largest wilderness in the United States.

Families can raft the Salmon, hike the Sawtooths, explore Redfish Lake, bike smooth singletrack, ride a horse through the wilderness, fish for trout and soak in natural hotsprings. All while enjoying a variety historic lodges, mountain ranches, riverside cabins, restaurants and shops.
Give us a call if you need help planning a vacation in this amazing valley.
Hope to see you soon,
Jared & Roni Hopkinson
1.866.774.4644

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

New Stanley Chamber of Commerce Website

As the President of the Stanley/Sawtooth Chamber of Commerce I am very excited to announce the new Stanley, Idaho Chamber website. This new and powerful site will serve as a useful tool for visitors planning an adventure in this magical valley.
The new Stanley Idaho Blog will offer area businesses a great opportunity to highlight special events, sales and promotions.
Stanley, Idaho is an amazingly unique, off-the-beaten path Rocky Mountain destination that should be on every persons list who seeks out beautiful and wild places.
The Salmon River and the Sawtooth Mountains merge in this vast valley to create one of the most picturesque mountain towns in the west.
Remember, the absolute best view of the Sawtooths and Stanley is from a raft on our scenic float trips through the valley.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Rafting Trips in Idaho: SPRING BOAT SALE














Mid 90's 22' WING Self Bailing gear boat. This PVC boat is as bomber as they come. Great boat for a family or desert river gear boat. Frame is not included. Boat is in great used condition. One cosmetic flaw- leftover glue residue from a former logo. As you can see from the pics the boat is in great shape with very little wear and hardly any patches. Boat retails for $6000+. Asking $2500 OBO




18' AVON SUPER PRO
Early 90's Avon Super Pro. 18' Self Bailing Boat. Boat has been used on Idaho's Salmon River for the past 20 years. It has a variety of patches and wear pads but holds air tight and works great. There is cult-like following for the Avon Super Pro and this is the opportunity to get into one for far less than retail price ($5800). Asking $1500 OBO




(3) 2002-2004 Air Super Puma's for Sale
The 12.5' Super Puma is the Porsche of paddle boats. We run a fleet of 12 Super P's and recycle them every 4-6 years. These boats are in great shape! Our entire fleet is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis and stored indoors. Retail Price $3600 w/ 2 thwarts. Asking $2200 OBO. I have 3 available. Buy first and pick the best one.








1999 14' Achilles Self Bailing Boat with 3 thwarts
An absolutely bomber hypalon boat. This boat is in great shape and hold air tight. It has a few patches on the floor in addition to a variety of wear pads. Retails for $4000, asking $2000. Pictures coming soon.
All of the boats are currently in Salt Lake City, Utah. I will be happy to blow them up for you to take a look. Email info@sawtoothadventure.com for more details and additional images. You can also call jared at 1.866.774.4644
Sawtooth Adventure Company specializes in Family Rafting Vacations on Idaho's Main Salmon River