Clark Fork Rafting

MEETING PLACE: TBD for the 2024 Season
MEETING TIME: 9:00 am PST
RIVER RATING: Class II-III
TRIP MILES: 10
PUT-IN: Cyr Bridge
TAKE-OUT: Tarkio
RETURN TIME: 4:30 pm PST
*Due to the nature of this trip times and mileage may vary depending on river conditions
TRIP LENGTH: 1 Day
AGE LIMIT: Minimum age is 7 (12 at high water prior to July 10)
BOAT TYPE: Paddle Rafts
TRIP INCLUDES: Services of our talented adventure consultants and professional guides, all meals/beverages as indicated in the itinerary, all rafting, and transportation to/from river meeting points.
DOES NOT INCLUDE: 3% Montana Fish, Wildlife  & Parks Department Use fee and 7% Land & Water Access fee

9:00 AM (PST): Meet in scenic Superior Montana. 

10:00 AM: After a safety talk and demonstration you'll hit the river! 

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch on the beach and then back to floating. 

4:00-4:30 PM: Back to your vehicles.*

*Please note that due to the nature of the trip times may vary. 

The closest airports are in Spokane, WA and Missoula, MT as well as a small municipal airport in Superior for private aircraft.

Accommodations Lodging:
Ghost Rails Inn
Alberton, Montana
(406) 722-4990

Budget Host Big Sky Motel
Superior, Montana
(406) 822-4831

Super 8 Motel
St Regis, Montana
(800) 848-8888

Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort
St Regis, Montana
(406) 826-3150

Black Diamond Guest Ranch
De Borgia, Montana
(406) 678-4000

Wallace Inn
Wallace, Idaho
(208) 752-1252

Accommodations Camping:
Sloway National Forest Campground – St Regis, Montana (406) 822-4233
Cabin City National Forest Campground – St Regis, Montana (406) 822-4233
Campground St. Regis – St Regis, Montana (888) 247-8734.

 

You can find local weather information here. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Here at ROW Adventures, our first and foremost goal is for you to have an enjoyable and safe experience. While most of our trips are suitable for beginners, some of our trips are more active than others and it’s important that you understand the physical requirement of the trip you choose. 

 

All of our rafting trips are active adventures that involve some level of physical exertion and possible exposure to the elements including but not limited to wind, rain, heat, sun, cold temperatures and cold water conditions.  ROW Adventures is able to accommodate people with physical limitations, disabilities, and medical conditions; please speak with your Adventure Consultant if you think you will require any additional assistance while on the trip.  We ask that you consult your doctor if you have health or medical conditions that could impact your ability to participate in an active and outdoor adventure.  In general, all trip participants must be able to do the following:  

• Wear all protective and safety equipment that is required by ROW Adventures and recommended/required by industry-wide standards.

• Load and unload, on their own or with the aid of a qualified companion, the bus and/or van providing transportation for ROW Adventures activities.

• Reach the river access points (put-in and take-out) on their own, or with the aid of a qualified companion.

• Enter and exit the raft, kayak and/or inflatable kayak on their own or with the aid of a qualified companion.

• Remain seated and balanced in a floating raft, canoe, kayak or inflatable kayak w/ the aid of adaptive equipment, if necessary.

• Perform all on water activities, including following instructions that like paddling commands from the guide in class I and higher whitewater on their own or with the assistance of a qualified companion. 

• Float on their back when entering moving and still water.  The participant must be capable of turning from face-down to face-up in the water with the aid of a Personal Floatation Device and must be able to hold their breath while underwater.

• Remain calm and keep breathing under control in the event of a whitewater swim.

• Get out from under a raft, whether the raft is up-right or capsized, in moving water.

• Climb into the raft, with the help of another person, should an involuntary swim happen at any point on the river.

• Make progress toward the shoreline or a raft by swimming in moving water and must be able to exit the river and ascend the shoreline once reached.

• Participate as an active paddler when instructed by the guide for the duration of the trip. 

• Move about the campsite on their own or with the aid of a qualified companion on all trips that include overnight camping and/or lunch.

Many days on the Clark Fork are hot and sunny and you'll simply need a swimsuit, T-shirt and proper footwear. However, if the forecast is for cool weather in western Montana, you should try and bring a set of synthetic tights/leggings, a synthetic sweater/shirt and a raincoat. Our guides often find that synthetic leggings with a pair of nylon shorts over the top are the perfect combination for cool days. If it gets even cooler, adding a synthetic sweater and/or raincoat completes the outfit. The weather in Montana may be different than Coeur d'Alene or Spokane, so come prepared for a variety of conditions.

Avoid all cotton materials as cotton makes you colder when wet.

Gear ROW Provides

• PFD (personal flotation device)
• If it is a particularly cold day: wetsuit, wetsuit booties, fleece jacket, splash jacket
  • The wetsuits are Farmer Johns that have long legs but no sleeves. During hot weather, the Farmer John is worn alone. Synthetic or merino wool socks could be worn under the booties on cold days. Cotton makes you colder when wet by wicking away heat from your body.

What You Should Pack
For Warm Days:

• Water bottle - very important to bring with you!
• Sunscreen and sun hat
• Towel for end of day
• Nylon shorts or swimsuit
• Camera
• Tennis shoes or sport sandals with straps
• Head strap for glasses
• Windbreaker and/or raincoat in case of cloudy weather
• *For any items you are wanting to keep dry like an extra warm layer or camera, EpiPens/ other medications, etc. You will need to provide your own small dry bag.

For Cool Days (in addition to the list above)

• Synthetic leggings or tights are highly recommended
• Synthetic top
• Raincoat* (good waterproof kind - not nylon windbreaker)

GRATUITIES:
Like anyone in the service business, river and outdoor adventure guides appreciate gratuities. Our guides are some of the best and most highly trained in the business. They not only guide your raft down the river but set up camp, cook and serve gourmet meals, provide interpretation on the natural and cultural history of the area and strive to provide the highest level of hospitality. Tipping is ultimately a personal decision, however, if you appreciate the service your guides provided, then as a guideline we suggest a gratuity of 10-20% of the trip price. Tips can be given to the ROW Team Leader at the end of the trip in the form of cash or personal check. The Team Leader distributes them equally among the guides and gives a portion to ROW’s behind-the-scenes, unsung heroes like our drivers and food shoppers.

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