The base for this adventure is located 150 miles north of Boise, Idaho, on the main fork of the Salmon River. The camp is a minimally developed area 14 miles upstream (east) of Riggins, Idaho (total distance from Denver is 1350 miles one-way). The camp is operated by the B.S.A. Ore-Ida Council, headquartered in Boise; they offer 3 and 5-day white water adventures; including canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Daily activities include white water runs from 8 to 12 miles each day, then return to base camp each night. Also offered are mountain biking, and the canoeing merit badge. Food must be provided and prepared by the troop. The camp only supplies water, showers, and toilet facilities. Some alternate arrangements may be negotiated. it is recommended that troops stay overnight in National Guard Armories in Rock Springs, Cody, Evanston, Wyoming or Twin Falls, Idaho. Armories have kitchens, showers, and separate sleeping rooms for adults. The cost for this trip is about $250.00 per person, including gasoline, food, and equipment. Merit badges can be easily worked on in the automobiles on this trip. Plan 3 days of driving, there is some great sightseeing along the way. It is recommended that reservations be made in the early fall of the previous year. How To Get There: There are several travel options. The fastest is north on I-25 to Cheyenne, west on I-80 to Ogden, Utah, north on I-84 to Burley, Idaho, continue west on I-84 to Boise, and go north on Idaho Highway 55 to Riggins. Alternatives include; north on I-25 to Casper, west on US 20, and Wyoming Highway 120 to Cody (visit the Bill Cody Museum). Continue west on US 16 into Yellowstone National Park, south on US 119 and US 26 to the Tetons, Jackson Lake, and then to 1-15 west to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Drive west on I-86 and I-84 to Boise, north on Idaho 55 to Riggins.
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