Colorado River Rafting
Cataract Canyon rafting is an anomaly. Its rapids rank along with those of the Grand Canyon in power and difficulty. In fact, the river becomes unruly during the run off in May and June.
Salmon River Rafting
There is a green hole in the middle of Idaho. A spot refreshingly empty on your highway map. A place where pavement never was…and wild rivers still are…the Salmon River- The River of No Return.
by Julie Trevelyan Way back in 1989, some wonderful wilderness advocates decided to make a little noise about their presence in the great outdoors. In their own words, “a feisty group of lady hikers who wanted to refute Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch’s notion that wilderness is inaccessible to elders” got together and formed Great Old Broads for … Read more
By Peta Owens-Liston When Snowpack Goes with the Flow Flowers weren’t the only ones cheering on April Showers. River rats, river runners, old and new, and all of Holiday River Expeditions’ returning customers were too. I could hear them. No doubt, the guides (often ski junkies) were eyeing the weather as well and hoping that … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan The famed White Rim Trail in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park is a beacon for those who desire to spin their wheels through some of the most gorgeous scenery on the planet. Whether you are a mountain biking newbie or seasoned trail guru, this trip is one for your “must-do” list. To further inspire you, … Read more
By Joe Ballent One of the most unique privileges I got as a guide for Holiday was to work the University Of Utah Burn Camp trip. Burn Camp is an experience that is difficult to put into words, but I’m going to try. Each summer, Holiday River Expeditions sends a chartered, six-day trip down the … Read more
By Derek Farr The real world exists. It always does. But when we reach the ramp at the put-in of the Main Salmon River, the real world might as well be one million miles away. Accordingly, the things that serve a purpose in the real world don’t always have a place on a river trip. … Read more
By Peta Owens-Liston White Rim Trail Boot Camp It’s not Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Atkins Diet, nor is it fasting or going gluten-free, or whatever the latest trend is for weight-loss. It’s about sweat, perseverance, and pacing yourself. Riding the White Rim Trail was a three-day fitness boot camp that allowed you to eat BIG … Read more
Ray’s Tavern By Joe Ballent We just finished unpacking our latest trip, and I’m famished. Well, as famished as one can be after eating gourmet steak-and-potatoes feasts, lasagna, and other of the finest culinary concoctions you’ll find on any river in the world. Holiday’s guests eat like royalty on the river, but that doesn’t mean … Read more
By Joe Ballent Every journey has a starting point, and the river is no exception. Once you’ve found your way to the beautiful and desolate southern Utah desert, you may need a place to stay before or after your whitewater trip with Holiday River Expeditions. Some may drive in from neighboring Grand Junction, Colorado, while … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Late in the 19th century, Jim Moore came to Idaho to chase the dream of gold. He ended up staying for a new dream of self-sufficiency along the generous banks of the Salmon River, where he led a simple, solitary life for over 40 years. Despite his quiet ways, he was known as a … Read more
By Joe Ballent Congratulations; you’re about to embark on your river trip. Whether you are a crafty veteran when it comes to all things whitewater or an eager newcomer to this amazing world of rapids and rafts, it never hurts to focus your packing efforts and refresh on how to make sure all your gear … Read more