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Make 2023 Your Summer For An Epic Rafting Experience

April 21, 2023 by Colin Hughes

Let 2023 be your year for a trip of a lifetime!
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2023 SEASON AVAILABILITY

~ Let 2023 be your year for a trip of a lifetime! ~

While the majority of the River Season has booked up, we still have some prime opportunities for a trip of a lifetime in 2023!  We have dates for everyone; thrill seekers, hikers, anglers, music lovers, large and small group charters for exclusivity and more!
**NEW MUSIC TRIP ADDED FOR 2023 SEASON**
We have an exciting addition to our Annual Specialty Trip Options this year as we have added a Jazz/Western Folk Fusion Band Trip for our August 27-September 1 Main Salmon River of No Return.  The Annual Jazz Trip on the Middle Fork has filled up and we have had a lot of inquiries so we think this is going to be a hit, don’t miss out! 

*Click on the link here LINK of the band above to check out some of Georgia Parkers music and what you can expect on the this trip!

THE BAND
Georgia Parker – Guitar & Vocals

Jacob Smith – Guitar & Vocals

Alexi Byrnes – Fiddle & Vocals

BOOK THE MAIN SALMON JAZZ/WESTERN FOLK TRIP NOW
MAIN SALMON – RIVER OF NO RETURN
Dates Length  Adult/Youth          Availability
June 16-20 +* 5 Days $2299/$2150 23 Seats
June 24-29 * 6 Days $2600/$2475 23 Seats
July 2-7 > 6 Days $2600/$2475 10 Seats
July 10-15 6 Days $2600/$2475 6 Seats
July 18-23 6 Days $2600/$2475 FULL
July 26-31 6 Days $2600/$2475 14 Seats
August 3-8 6 Days $2600/$2475 FULL
August 11-16 ~ 6 Days $2600/$2475 10 Seats
August 19-24 * 6 Days $2600/$2475 23 Seats
August 27-Sept 1 !!* 6 Days $2600/$2475 23 Seats
September 4-9 6 Days $2600/$2475 23 Seats

* Availability for Charter for exclusivity with 12 or more!
+ Wild Flower Season Trip
> July Fourth on the Main Salmon River
~ Perseids Meteor Shower (Prime Viewing August 12-15)
!! Jazz/Western Folk Fusion Specialty Trip

Dates after September 4 are available upon request.

Deposit to Confirm
5 Day/4 Night – $550/person
6 Day/5 Night – $700/person

Book Your Main Salmon River Trip Now
SALMON RIVER CANYONS
Dates Length Adult/Youth Availability
July 2-5 4 Days $1885/$1780 7 Seats
July 7-11 * 4 Days
$1885/$1780
23 Seats
July 13-16 * 4 Days
$1885/$1780
23 Seats
July 19-23 * 5 Days
$2220/$2025
23 Seats
July 27-30 4 Days
$1885/$1780
FULL
August 2-5 4 Days
$1885/$1780
FULL
August 5-9 5 Days
$2220/$2025
FULL
August 12-15 ~ 4 Days
$1885/$1780
FULL
August 13-17 ~*
August 20-24 *
5 Days
5 Days
$2220/$2025
$2220/$2025
23 Seats
23 Seats
August 28-Sept. 1 *
September 5-9
September 16-21 #**
5 Days
5 Days
6 Days
$2220/$2025
$2220/$2025
$3450/Sportsman
23 Seats
23 Seats
12 Seats

* Trips with the possibility to charter for exclusivity with 12 or more!
**Trips with the possibility to Charter for exclusivity with 6 or more!
+ July Fourth on the Salmon River Canyons
~ Persied Meteor Shower Trip
# Cast & Blast Special

SALMON RIVER CANYONS 4-DAY OPTION

Call the HRE office about a 4-Day Option for any Salmon River Canyons Trip date above.

Adult – $1885
Youth – $1780

Deposit to Confirm
4 Day/3 Night – $450/person
5 Day/4 Night – $550/person

Book your Salmon River Canyons Trip
MIDDLE FORK OF THE SALMON RIVER
Dates Length Adult/Youth Availability
June 4-8 ^*
June 13-18 >
June 22-27
June 30-July 5 <
5 Days
6 Days
6 Days
6 Days
$2885/$2725
$3150/$2995
$3150/$2995
$3150/$2995
21 Seats
3 Seats
FULL
FULL
July 8-13 6 Days $3150/$2995 FULL
July 16-21 6 Days $3150/$2995 FULL
July 24-29 6 Days $3150/$2995 2 Seats
August 1-6 6 Days $3150/$2995 FULL
August 9-14 ~ 6 Days $3150/$2995 1 Seat
August 17-22 6 Days $3150/$2995 FULL
August 25-29 5 Days $3150/$2995 3 Seat
September 2-7 + 6 Days $3150/$2995 FULL
September 11-16
September 20-24 #
September 28-Oct 3 #**
6 Days
5 Days
6 Days
$3150/$2995
$3685/Sportsman
$3960/Sportsman
FULL
FULL
12 Seats

*Trips with the possibility to Charter for exclusivity with 12 or more!
**Trips with the possibility to Charter for exclusivity with 6 or more!
^ Wild Flower & Whitewater Season Trip
> Hotsprings & Hikers Special
< Fourth of July on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
~ Persieds Meteor Shower
+ 2023 Jazz Trip will be September 2-7
# Cast & Blast Trip

Deposit to Confirm
5 Day/4 Night – $550/person
6 Day/5 Night – $700/person

Book your Middle Fork Salmon River Trip
SELWAY RIVER
Dates Length. Price. Availability
June 18-22
June 26-30
July 14-19
5 Days
5 Days
6 Days
$3250
$3250
$3750
FULL
FULL
FULL
July 25-30 6 Days $3750 FULL
August Fishing Trip ~ 6 Days $4250 FULL

~ Fishing Trip (1 Angler/Boat/Guide)

Deposit to Confirm: $750/person

Call the HRE Office about Selway availability for future years!

Book Your Selway River Trip
SPECIALTY RIVER TRIPS
Check out our amazing Specialty Trip opportunities for 2023!  From spring Wild Flower Season to Fall Fishing Trips we have amazing specialty trips throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall!  Something special for all kinds of occasions!  Don’t miss your chance to book one of these trips of a lifetime!  
Learn More About Specialty Trips
Idaho Gives – Non Profit Support

Our Featured Recommendation: The Redside Foundation

The Redside Foundation is an amazing non-profit organization that was established by, is run by and serves the guiding community in Idaho, Montana & Wyoming!  They have become a staple of the guiding community and help so many in our industry that we decided to start a pass through program on top of our annual contributions.  Any of you who have booked with us know about this.  During the period of May 1-4, any donations to non-profits in Idaho will be matched throughout Idaho Gives.  We wanted to let you all know about this opportunity to help the guiding community that means so much to all of us!   Thanks for your consideration!
Donate to The Redside Foundation Now
To learn more about HRE & our trips please follow the links below

MIDDLE FORK SALMON

MAIN SALMON RIVER OF NO RETURN 

SALMON RIVER CANYONS

SELWAY RIVER TRIPS

HRE FACEBOOK PAGE

OR
Give us a call at 406-540-4450.

We look forward to seeing you on the river!

Our Very Best,

The Hughes Crew

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Client Testimonials

Thank you for a wonderful raft trip! There are so many important ways that you, as individuals and a group made it the best experience anyone could have. Of course, the food, facilities, organization and expertise were impressive. What really made it a special trip was you people personally. Each one of you work so hard and cheerfully, clearly like and enjoy one another, and freely give of yourselves in thoughtful ways… you can bet I’ll recommend you highly to anyone considering a raft trip.
J. Elder, Olympia, WA (2005)
Such a rare and unique opportunity to get away from city life and experience river time…. I enjoyed every moment, going between boats, great food, kids being kids, and good company. No one could have justly described the experience until I tasted it myself…. I am already thinking of my core friends who need to experience this and with whom, I shall travel with next year down the Snake. Perhaps a JAZZ trip also in a couple of years…
J. Karotkin, Los Angeles, CA (2011)
“(T)hank you for the attention to detail, the wonderful treatment and friendship that your personnel gave Ruby and myself…We had a blast…”
N. Campbell, Ketchum, ID (2016)
The guides were all beyond great… everyone went above and beyond to make the trip a memorable one. …I enjoyed Colin’s knowledge of the geology, wild life, land management and Idaho history… Dave, Aaron, Josh, and John’s campfire songs and games could not have been funnier or more entertaining. My kids will remember the trip for that alone! I also really appreciated the wisdom and years of experience of Buzz and Bob…. My 9 year old was beyond thrilled that Buzz let her help make a bir… Read more
L. Connolly, Lees Summit, MO. (2012)
Thank you for a wonderful raft trip on the Wallowa-Grande Ronde last June. We all had a great time and look forward to doing it again.
P. Pfeifer, Walnut Creek, CA (1995)
Thanks again for a great river trip. You impressed a group of people who aren’t easy to impress! I’m looking forward to my next trip. Hope to see you soon.
M. Downer, Counsel & Secretary, American Funds Distributors, Inc., LA, CA (1992)
You guys probably get this kind of mail all the time, but WHAT A GREAT TRIP!!! I particularly appreciate you steering us to the Salmon Canyon, as it was ideal for our group. The whitewater was daunting enough to challenge the boys and provided them with a positive first experience in kayaking. Loved the sand beaches and the great campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed the guides. All of them were cordial, entertaining, and very patient with the younger children. The food was outstanding, but you knew … Read more
J. Points, Tulsa, OK (2000)
We just got back from our Middle Fork trip with Hughes….  It simply could not have been better.
Beckley, Eugene, OR (2021)
“I am so happy to have gotten to spend time with you in your environment.  You clearly found your niche those years ago.  I/we had a great time.  I met some very interesting people and have new friends.  River time is curative of almost all ills.  It was great for me in many ways.  You have a great team.  You are turning over the reins to a very competent young man – Colin.  I look forward to more river trips with your outfit…”
J. Menzner, Boise, ID (2016)
I am still having dreams of rapids, cutthroat, and beautiful scenery. Many thanks again to your crew for the best trip of my life…. We WILL be back!
W. Davey, Coeur d’Alene, ID (2014)
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