River Beat News

We are proud to announce our Writers Workshop on the Main Salmon this August 20-25. We are hosting accomplished writers Tracy Ross and Mark Sundeen. Just when you thought Canyons couldn’t get any more creative, we’ve turned the river into yet another vessel for artistic expression! Join us this summer as we team up with two critically acclaimed authors for a truly unique whitewater adventure. Tracy Ross is the author of, most recently, The Source of All Things, a memoir detailing her childhood abuse and salvation from it through immersion in wilderness, which People Magazine called “an extraordinary journey of anguish and redemption.” Sundeen, whose books include Car Camping, The Making of Toro, and the New York Times bestselling North by Northwest, has a new book coming out in March called The Man Who Quit Money. Both authors write for scads of publications, including, between them, Outside, Backpacker, Skiing, Bicycling, National Geographic Adventure, and The New York Times. And both are bringing their passion and expertise for magazine writing and personal essay to the Main Salmon River this summer, on a six-day trip aimed at giving writers the tools to get their work published. In addition to all the amazing elements of a “normal” Canyons adventure, this trip includes in-depth “floating classroom”-style discussions about the tools of great writing, detailed instruction in both personal essay and adventure journalism, guided writing exercises, group and one-on-one critique, and targeted instruction on the entire magazine writing process, from penning assignment-winning pitches to effective and time-saving research strategies to turning your raw material into award-quality narrative. The trip is limited to 20 participants, so book now to ensure space!

Happy New Year! For 2012, we are already gearing up for another season at Canyons River Company. We have a multitude of specialty trips this year on both the Middle Fork of the Salmon and Main Salmon.

July will host our “Gathered Waters” trip supporting Idaho Rivers United as a gathering of artists and photographers. July on the Middle Fork of the Salmon is a spectacular time to be there and we plan to capture some of that beauty through art. Some of the paintings created on this trip will also be donated to Idaho Rivers United, as well as, a local kids program supporting art education in Idaho.

If you are an artist or art lover, this is a trip for you. Gathering in such an inspiring place, get ready to explore and create together. This Middle Fork of the Salmon trip is a six day/ five night journey from July 29th to August 3rd. ANDY EVANSEN will be our feature watercolor artist. Andy is based out of Minneapolis , MN. and is an accomplished artist and teacher. He will be workshopping through out the week in a plein aire forum. Come enjoy Middle Fork adventure coupled with harnessing your creative outlet..or just be a part of the journey and enjoy the company of some amazing artists and good times on the river!

Call Melissa at 888 634 2600 for more details!

As we prep for our training trip next week, our same wonderful guides are starting to roll back into town and back for another season. They are some of the best in the business…genuine, professional, eclectic, educated, and passionate all stars! Welcome home to the Middle Fork and Main kids!

Our training trip down the Middle Fork and Main Salmon will launch next week on June 10th. We will be “turning the corner” as we float both rivers during our seven day stint cutting through the heart of the beautiful and remote Frank Church Wilderness.

Here’s to another high water season of rafting and kayaking our country’s national treasure as the premier alpine river journey in the states.

Check out more about our fabulous guides in our WHO WE ARE section on our website at www.canyonsinc.com

Its that time of year again and we are gearing up for another great season of multiday whitewater rafting on the beautiful Middle Fork of the Salmon and Main Salmon. Based in the lake town of McCall, Idaho, we are busy at our warehouse varnishing oars, planting our gardens, and stocking up for the 2011 season. The water this year promises to be quite plentiful this year with the Salmon river basin at around 140% of normal today!

Come join us this summer for the trip of a lifetime on the Middle Fork or Main for a 6 day /5 night adventure. Call Melissa at 888 634 2600 for more details and available dates or check out our Dates and Rates page right on our home page at  www.canyonsinc.com.