About Hughes River Expeditions
Jerry Hughes is a native Idahoan who first ran the Middle Fork in 1963. 2009 is Jerry's 44th year of working in this region as a professional guide. Jerry earned a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Idaho. Carole Finley was raised in northern Idaho. Carole is an experienced river guide, and has worked in the river outfitting business for 36 years. Carole received degrees in History and Economics, and did graduate work in Accounting and Economics at the University of Idaho.
We have outfitted for National Geographic Society (5 trips), WTBS - "Portrait of America - Idaho", The Nature Conservancy (2 trips), WTBS - "Portrait of America - Idaho", Edsel Ford, Frank Wells, Dan & Rae Emmett, Charles Knight, Sir Edmund Hillary (4 trips), Bruce Bowler, Ernie Day, Peter Ueberroth, Jon Lovelace, Bob Kirby, Graham Holloway, Mike Shanahan, Jim Rothenberg, Kevin Clifford, Tim Armour, Greg Wendt, Grant Cambridge, Joyce Gordon, Packy Jones, Jim Murren, Robert Johnson, Sale Johnson, Joe & Tim Hixon, Larry Jones, Dana Messina, Tom Strickland, Topher Grace, Ed Burns, Christy Turlington, Barry Lopez, Dr. Ferrol Sams, Luna Leopold, David Lavender, Will Gray, Lin Shaye, Lord Robin Russell, Pacific Club, American Recreation Products, University of Idaho Alumni, Princeton Alumni, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society, Capital Group/American Funds, RADIAN, and Maritz Travel Co. Articles describing our trips include: America's Majestic Canyons, Nat. Geo. Society (79 - Snake, Middle Fork); Child (7/87 - Salmon, Snake); Sporting Classics (7/87 - Salmon Canyon); Conde Nast Traveler (3/89 - Middle Fork); W. Edition Outdoor Life (7/89 - Snake); Vis a Vis (6/90 - Salmon); Wing & Shot (2/91 - Salmon); Oh! Idaho (Fall 91 - Snake); Diversion (6/92 - Snake); Outside (2/93 - Middle Fork); Family Fun (6/93 - Snake); Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report (93, 95, & 96); Horizon Air (3/93 - Snake); Outside (5/93 - Salmon); Ski (5/93 - Middle Fork); Reader's Digest Video Series, "America's Wilderness" (95 - Middle Fork); Outside, "Family Vacations" (Summer 96 - Middle Fork); Maxim (5/98 - Snake, Middle Fork); Salt Lake (3/99 - Middle Fork); Ski (5/99 - Snake); Big Sky Journal (Fall 1999); Nat. Geo. Adventure (4/00 - Snake); Nat. Geo. Ultimate Adventure Sourcebook (00 - Middle Fork, Snake); Nat. Geo. Adventure (10/03 - Snake); Men's Journal (10/04 - Snake); Travel & Leisure (4/04 - Middle Fork); Bridal Guide (7 & 8/05 - Snake); MSNBC News, Active Travel, Essential Idaho (4/05 - Middle Fork); The Nature Conservancy "Journeys" (summer 06 - Middle Fork);NW Travel Ride the Rivers (4/07 Snake, Middle Fork, Salmon); Gene Harris Jazz Festival Brochure (4/07 Snake); Sunset Magazine (5/07 Snake); SkyWest & United Express, Delta Connection (3-4/07 Middle Fork); Treasure Valley Journal (4/07 Snake); STRATOS (6/07 Middle Fork); Rail Riders (summer 07 -Middle Fork); Idaho Public TV's Outdoor Idaho- A Middle Fork Journey (2008 - Middle Fork).
All camping and rafting gear is provided including: tents, self-inflating sleeping pads, freshly laundered sleeping bags & small camp pillows, camp chairs, dining tables, waterproof duffles for your personal gear, day bags, camera boxes, Coast Guard approved life jackets, Farmer John wetsuits (spring & high water), and helmets for paddle teams & kayakers. Once you make reservations, or on request, we provide a detailed "Gear List" of recommended personal items for the river. Also, check our website for trip details and gear lists.
HUGHES RIVER EXPEDITIONS, Inc. P.O. Box 217 Cambridge, Idaho 83610 (208) 257-3477 800-262-1882 FAX (208) 257-3476 Reservations are "confirmed" upon receipt of a deposit on a first come, first served basis. Full reservation, deposit, and cancellation information is detailed in the "reservation form."
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity service provider and employer."
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Hughes
River Expeditions, Inc. outfits and guides on Idaho and eastern
Oregon rivers, and 2009 is our 33rd year. The outfitting service
is owned and operated by husband and wife, Jerry Hughes (61) and
Carole Finley (60). Jerry and Carole live with their family near
Cambridge, Idaho (population 383), where Hughes River Expeditions,
Inc. has its office and warehouse.
Extremely unfavorable
water and weather conditions, insufficient bookings, and other conditions
& events, can be cause for a trip cancellation. Hughes River
Expeditions, Inc. will not be held responsible for any cancellation,
or for expenses incurred as a result of such cancellation. Hughes
River Expeditions, Inc. has the right to make schedule changes to
alternate rivers when necessary due to high water, low water, forest
fires, log jams, debris flows and other events. When you
book a trip with HRE you agree to make such schedule changes when
required by events beyond our control. Extreme water conditions
may mean that paddle rafts, supply pontoons, McKenzie drift boats,
and/or inflatable kayaks cannot be used. Hughes River Expeditions,
Inc. has the right to make river craft changes when necessary for
safety. When last minute boat changes are necessary, we may not
have time to inform you before your trip. But, whatever
happens, we promise a great river trip and lots of fun!
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