FAQ

What type of guided recreation activities are offered in Idaho?
How do I select an outfitter?
Why should I book a trip in Idaho?
How do I know that an outfitter is legitimate?
Where is Idaho and how do I get there?
How do I plan a trip to achieve the best results?
How can I save money or find discounts on Idaho outfitted trips?
What type of outfitted river recreation trips, including fishing, are available?
What type of outfitted land-based recreation trips are available in Idaho?
What type of hunting trips are available in Idaho?
What type of guided winter activities are offered in Idaho?

What type of guided recreation activities are offered in Idaho?

Just about everything you'd expect in a wild mountain state - whitewater rafting, jet-boat tours, hunting, fishing, horseback trail rides, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, cattle drives, backcountry skiing, snow-cat skiing, heli-skiing, snowmobiling, and deluxe vacations at wilderness lodges.

How do I select an outfitter?

You can peruse the list of outfitters by recreation activity and start to narrow your search from there. Be aware that outfitters have different personalities. For example, on week-long river trips, some outfitters set up tents for guests, and others provide a more do-it-yourself experience. Some outfitters go on trips; others run the business and delegate trip-leading functions to experienced guides. One may specialize in high-adventure, physically challenging trips. Another may concentrate on relaxing excursions for all ages. Take the time to browse this web site and talk to outfitters on the phone. You may want to ask an outfitter for references, call previous clients and ask questions about what type of experience the outfitter provides. You should try to select an outfitter that matches your taste for maximum satisfaction.

Why should I book a trip in Idaho?

Idaho offers high-quality recreation trips in secluded alpine mountain and high desert settings. We have 3,200 miles of whitewater rivers - the most in the lower 48 states. Celebrities and tourists flock to the whitewater rapids of the Salmon, Selway, and Snake rivers every summer for a fun-filled wilderness vacation. Idaho has some of the best blue-ribbon trout fishing in the nation, not to mention the chance to catch ocean-going steelhead and chinook salmon. Hunters can pursue all of the most prized wildlife species in the West, including Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer and<