Idaho Salmon – Rafting the River of No Return Testimonials

  • "It was a trip of a lifetime. Went with my wife and two kids (ages 11 & 13). I've done a lot of outdoor wilderness trips, but nothing like this. The level of hospitality was unmatched by any other tour I've ever done. We all had an amazing time and can't wait to book another trip."
  • "All of the guides were great. I've done dozens of multiday guided trips (rafting, kayaking, backpacking, service trips, motorcycling, etc) over the decades and this was one of the friendliest group of guides that I've worked with."
  • "We had an amazing trip down the Main Salmon River with Momentum. We had my Dad's 80th birthday on the river, grandkids, aunts, uncles.....ages 14 to 80 and everyone had a BLAST! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and cooked great meals. Arriving to camp and having everything set up for you was a pleasure. I have been on many a river trip and they say you are pampered....nothing compared to Momentum! Bar and hors d'oeuvres ready for you as you get off the river, the sun sets and you relax while the guides cook 4-star worthy meals. Sam was a great leader and was able to keep the teens having fun every minute of the trip! Lane, Rick, Derek, Sammie (our kayak guide) Shana, Elsa... everyone was great! Planning another trip next summer with Momentum. (Safari-Style)"
  • "You run the best business and hire the best people I have ever been with on the river. Runner up isn’t even close… Great entrepreneurship, customer service, and execution skills are rare, but you have them all going on inside the same shop. (Safari Style Trip)"
  • "This was our 6th trip with Pete and Momentum! The quality of the guides remains stellar! Thank you Rebecca, Jeff and Jane, it was great to be in your company. I have been rafting with my friends for 30 years and Momentum always takes EVERYTHING up a notch. The food is gourmet, in fact no desire to go out to dinner after 6 days on the river because we knew nothing would compare in quality!!"
  • "Never before have I had every expectation met, and, once met, utterly surpassed to the point of obliteration. Maybe someday I’ll get to slide down the gravity well of a black hole. Until then, there’s Momentum… The guides on our trip embodied a quiet confidence and calm competence that was infectious. Never once did I feel endangered, even beneath my kayak in the middle of a rapid– it happens, and I enjoyed the ride… Momentum guides could lead a one-way expedition to Mars, and I’d sign up tomorrow. They also have some great late-night stories– and the night skies have never been so clear to my jaded eyes. The other guests on our trip were equally amazing. Between the guides and the guests, I have never been surrounded by so many kindred spirits. We were all there for a true time-of-our-lives, guides and guests alike. Once our child is barely old enough, we’re absolutely inflicting him on some folks. The brochure proclaims gourmet meals in the wilds of, in our case, Idaho. “Gourmet” does not adequately describe the effort and attention given to these meals. To get off an already amazing day on the river to an already prepared spread of brie and crackers was mind-blowing. Every single meal, breakfast lunch or dinner, was nutritious and deeply soul-satisfying. I was enabled to make the best sandwich I have ever made for myself beside a creek across from an abandoned mine trail. I took photos of that sandwich. These guides truly do love food and sharing their love of cooking as much as they love sharing their love of nature. I cannot recommend Momentum River Expeditions more highly. I’m not naive enough to believe that I’ve made friends for life on this trip, but I can honestly say that I met people with whom I would want to be friends with for the rest of my life. "
  • "Mike and I returned last week from our Salmon River trip. I just wanted to let you know that we found it absolutely fantastic! It was a little bit hard to wrap my mind around the idea of “camping” in the same sentence as “luxury”—I’m not really used to having my gear packed off, my tent set up, and appetizers waiting—but it was fantastic in every way. Great staff, great food, very well planned and organized in the many details such as transportation to and from the ends of the river, amounts and variety of food, timing of the details of each day (sending the gear boats off, having meals and appetizers prepared on a schedule). The Salmon River canyon is also a fantastically beautiful area."
  • "I've rafted and kayaked rivers throughout the West. Our 6 days with Momentum on the Main Stem of Idaho's Salmon River was a good as it gets. The guides were experienced, hardworking, and attentive. Momentum's policy of hiring only guides with at least 8 years' experience is unusual, and it clearly is working for them."
  • "The team created a lifelong memory for my family. For this I’m forever grateful. Thank you."
  • "Thank you so much for an incredible experience. It truly was the highlight of my year."
  • "I was impressed and grateful for everyone’s expertise, kindness, attention and humor. Amazing people all!"
  • "The trip was excellent! The guides were all wonderful. They were professional, helpful, and most importantly, they worked well as a team - which created a vibe that carried over into our whole group."
  • "I love your company and all that you do to make guests feel safe and welcome. The best EVER"
  • "Honestly can’t remember a vacation that was more fun and memorable. Guides were all incredible. Our group was amazing!"
  • "The river, the food, the other people on the trip, and especially the guides made the trip an outstanding experience. Thank you for making such a fantastic effort in planning for special dietary needs."
  • "I so appreciated the food. Such good flavors and variety. I'm having trouble getting back to my own cooking. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for all of the accommodations they made for my diet. Being celiac is such a hassle for everyone who cooks for me. The crew made me feel ok with the whole situation and as a result, I was able to relax and look forward to the meals. I came home heavier and pain free. Amazing meals."
  • "I fell in love with everyone! The time the spent making this trip special for us absolutely blew me away, and they went above and beyond to make sure we had the most incredible experience. A++++"
  • "Extraordinary from start to finish. Life changing for my parents in very important ways. I'm so grateful."
  • "I think you guys really go the extra mile. Was very impressed and would definitely book with Momentum again in future"
  • "The team did an amazing job of setting up and breaking down the camp. The meal preparation was beyond awesome under the conditions. I have been to 5-star resorts where the food was not even nearly as good. Every meal was well thought out and paired very well. (Safari Style Trip) "