Ditch the Device & Take an Adventure

I must admit....though I own/operate a wilderness adventure company, like everyone else I am always connected.  My Iphone is never far away and I think the Ipad might be the coolest toy since full suspension mountain bikes.  During the winter I find myself digesting digital media equal to the big business guy plugged into the stock market. Against my better judgments and with Christmas on the horizon, the desire for more digital screens, devices and apps only grows.

I  pride myself on being an active and involved family man.  I strive to rage against the machine, but admittedly family time can still deteriorate into our own screens.  When I think about how much of our lives will be absorbed into our digital devices it makes me sad. In this busy world of productivity, volatile markets, tweets, status updates and breaking news it is only getting harder to pull ourselves away from the screen.  

As parents in the midst of the daily grind it takes a conscious effort to log-off .....and connect with what matters. I cherish the chats on the chairlift with my daughter during a cold, snowy powder day.  Or the uninterrupted, warm & sunny beach walks with my wife.    I look forward to spending a spring weekend surrounded by redrocks and the desert stars.  Though mostly, without question.......I look forward to our annual family river trips.  For my family it happens every year, sometimes twice, but it never loses its magic.    Those five days where I watch fellow parents fully engage with their kids.... their laughter... their anxiety's.... their successes and their failures.  I watch the parent-child relationship evolve through the daily discovery of the unknown.  Those that have experienced the Salmon River know exactly what I am talking about.  

So in an effort to ditch the device I will keep exploring, seeking out moments to disconnect.  In this crazy world of  trends, soundbites, bipartisan politics and digi-devices......more than ever, we to truly and completely need an escape. So if in your journeys you find a better opportunity than the Salmon River and The Frank Church Wilderness to reconnect with the fam, let me know......

Happy Holidays, 

Jared 

2011 Annual Kids Trip- Idaho's Main Salmon River

Its Official...

the 2011 Annual Kids trip has set the standard!

A great mixture of families consisting of 14 kids & 12 adults from Maryland, California, Tennessee, Washington and Utah joined the SAC crew for a 5 day unforgettable family adventure on Idaho's Salmon River of No Return.

Every summer Sawtooth Adventure Company designates its July 29th Main Salmon Trip to families with kids. All SAC Main Salmon trips are family friendly, but this trip is different. During the Annual Kids Trip our young adventurers are the focus of our attention. We bring a variety of beach games, sand toys, lots of kayaks, Stand Up Paddle boards and more to make sure every moment is full of fun. We adjust the menu, schedule, and activities guaranteeing our little adventurous a trip of a lifetime.

On day 1 some of the parents were apprehensive about camping for 4 nights in the largest wilderness in the US. Following the first night of comfortable camping, appetizers, great food and cold beverages they coined the phrase "Glam-ping" and all apprehensions floated down stream.

After 5 days with tons of giggles, lots of laughter, fun rapids, great wildlife, new friends, and amazing food.......it was unanimous, the SAC kids trip was a screaming success

The popularity of SAC's ultimate family adventure has caught like wildfire. Families are already making reservations for the 2012 trip and space is limited. Book now to reserve your families adventure of a lifetime

Call 1-866-774-4644

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