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January 1, 2018 by Colin Hughes

Happy New Year

Client Testimonials

I want to thank you for a fantastic vacation. My friends, my wife, and myself, had about the best four days we could imagine. The Salmon River could not have been better, and I think you have made some life long converts to kayaking.

W. Johnson, Los Angeles, CA (2004)

Ashley, it was great rafting with you. All of you did a great job of guiding. Good luck this fall. I know your future students will love a teacher like you.

D. & A. Mendenhall, Lakeville, MN (2008)

My daughter and I had the most wonderful adventure… I can not thank you enough for the opportunity to live outdoors in comfort for the better part of a week in the wilderness. The entire crew was meticulous about the environment and care of the ‘guests’. I never worried about the safety of my 10 year old because all of the guides were cautious and capable. I also appreciated the fact that she could observe their concern for our natural surroundings.

C. Samuelson, Newton, MA (1996)

I can never thank you, Carole, and our wonderful guides, Josh, Tony, Mike, and Ben enough for providing that amazing … lifetime experience. There are no words. You’re our new extended family…. I frequently replay one video on my phone which brings me right back to the calm and peaceful days on the river. What I wouldn’t give to be there right now.

M. Frazier-Koch (2019)

I’m writing to let you know how much I enjoyed my Middle Fork trip last week. It was one of those rare experiences where the reality is better than the expectation… Your gear, food, arrangements, meals, and guides all combined to make it a tremendous wilderness experience… Aside from the natural beauty, the best part of the trip for me was the guide crew, their courtesy, their tremendous river skills, their cooking acumen, and their quiet leadership. Thanks for selecting and supporting suc… Read more

M. Slater, Hollister, CA (2003)

My husband and I just came out of the river this morning. We did a 6 day Middle Fork/Salmon float trip. The guides (Aaron, Buzz, Hardy, Josh, Robbie, Tony, and Travis), the boats, the camps, and the food were 5 stars. We rarely repeat trips. We would repeat this trip in a heartbeat. Thank you Hughes!

I. Audet, Malden, MA (2015)

Want to thank you for the best river experience ever! The kind, knowledgeable guides and delicious food plus the scenery of the Middle Fork were all amazing. We plan to sign up for a 2017 trip down the Lower Salmon!

S. Jackson, Santa Barbara, CA (2015)

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that our trip down the Middle Fork was such a very, very special time for us that it will remain in our hearts and minds for years to come. Very seldom does a week go by that we don’t mention something that we did or learned on the river, and as the years turn to decades… I know we will always cherish your companionship.

J. Lehman, Dallas, TX (1986)

I’d like to thank you and your great crew for a wonderful rafting trip. It was the perfect celebration for our 50th anniversary and we were very fortunate to get all of our children and grandchildren together for the trip. ..The trip was a great adventure and it seemed to have something for all ages of our family from 5 to 76. Your rafting team did a wonderful job of guiding us through the rapids as well as taking care of our every need over the five day trip… Please also express our sincere… Read more

A. Stauffer, Palo Alto, CA (2010)

How fortunate we all were to be with Hughes on this biggest adventure of our lives. When the 6 of us got back to Boise last Thursday night, we agreed it was the best vacation we had ever had. Thank you for providing the ingredients that made it so wonderful. Your boatman crew is superb… The food was over-the-top good…. We never felt rushed – the pieces of each day seemed to fit just right… We learned so many new things and were challenged to try things we’d never done. What a memory we… Read more

The Moores, Durham, NC (2008)

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