When packing, please refer to our "What To Bring" list in the back of our brochure or on the web site. To accommodate space and weight limits on the plane, please limit your baggage to 45 lbs. and pack your clothing, personal items and sleeping bag/pad (unless you are renting ours) in duffel bags or soft packs....no suitcases, external frame packs, wheeled luggage or anything with rigid edges, in other words. Once you get to the river, you will transfer those things into a large (16” diameter x 32” tall) dry bag that we’ll provide for each guest. Tents will also be provided at the put in, along with a smaller day-use dry bag to hold "quick access" items that you might want to get to during the day, like a raincoat, camera, sunscreen, etc.

If you need lodging in Boise, we suggest you make reservations for the night before your trip's launch and the night you come off the river. We list a few hotels on our web site, but feel free to contact us if you need any further suggestions. If you choose either the Vista Inn or Inn America, be sure to mention the “IOGA” discount that is available to all of our river trip guests. Any items that you do not want to take with you on the river trip may be left with your hotel front desk staff for safekeeping. Although most hotels do offer this service, you may want to double check with them when you make your reservation.