Randy Hess, An Idaho Rafting Pioneer

Rest in Peace Randy. Randy Hess, a fellow outfitter on the Upper Salmon passed away this week. He owned White Otter Outdoor Adventures for the past 30 years.

He will be dearly missed by Roni and I.

Roni is having a very hard time with this news. Randy was her favorite person in Stanley, she looked forward to seeing him every summer. She will miss their chats, joking and referring to her as his Stanley girlfriend. Randy's support and generosity to her during her difficult battle with a back injury will not be forgotten. She always felt he was one of the few people who understood her and what she was going through. She is doing much better and recovering, part of this is due to Randy's love and support.

As for me, I have lost a great friend and mentor. Randy was a pioneer in the Stanley rafting community, and his void will never be filled. Though we were competitors, I always looked at Randy as more of a partner. Thank you for taking me under your wing and teaching me the ins and outs of the rafting business in Stanley. I will miss our dinners at Redfish were we would talk about life, business, employees, politics………..Randy always supported me and my business from the beginning; I truly appreciated that, and will not forget it. Randy's help and knowledge last season with the 358 person trip was priceless. I am a better person, businessman, employer, boater, and friend for having the opportunity of knowing and spending time with Randy.

Randy spent more time rafting on the Upper Salmon than any other person in history. I will be creating a memorial along the river in Randy's honor. I plan to formally name a rapid after Randy in hopes that you will watch over the river, keep us safe and never be forgotten.

Thanks for living the life you lived, rest in peace Randy.

-Jared

SAC Employee Ski Day

The 2008 SAC employees met at Solitude Ski Resort on March 27th for our "Annual SAC Ski Day". It was a great day on the mountain with good friends and fellow employees. We played in the snow all morning and ended the day with a BBQ in the lot. With 100% employee return and a huge snowpack, the 2008 season looks almost too good to be true. Give us a call to join a great group of guides on an Idaho Rafting Trip this summer.

Idaho Mountain Biking

Sawtooth Adventure Company started the 2008 Mountain Bike season off in Moab,Utah. Spring finds us skiing fresh powder in between riding buff single track in the Wasatch and making mad-dashes to the desert to get our pedal fix.

Don't miss another summer without exploring the amazing single tracik trails the Sawtooth area offers. Sawtooth Adventure Company offers half day trips along with overnight rides for all ages and abilities. Give us a call to explore the possibilities. 1.866.774.4644

See you soon
-Jared
Guided Mountain Bike Trips in Idaho

Salmon River Rafting in Idaho

Sawtooth Adventure Company offers a variety of family style rafting trips on Idaho's Salmon 'River of no Return'. SAC's trips on the Salmon River range from 4 hour family style trips near Sun Valley, Idaho to 5 day all-inclusive wilderness rafting vacations. SAC prides itself on the top-notch trips we offer and the charming group of guides we employ. During all of our trips we stride to offer the highest possible customer service while maintaining a relaxing, down-to-earth experience for our guests. Explore our adventures at the Sawtooth Adventure Company Website. Give us a call 1.866.774.4644 to start planning the ultimate family vacation

Rafting Trips in Idaho

The 2008 Salmon River Rafting season is just around the corner. A 120% snow pack and forecast calling for a wet spring and slow melt-off has us super excited about the upcoming season. Our phones have been ringing and reservations are stacking up quickly. 2008 has the potential to be the best river season the Salmon River has seen in a decade. Don't waste time, the popular trip dates are filling up, call and reserve your adventure today. 1-866-774-4644