Warm winter wishes to everyone! We hope that this finds you sitting next to a cozy fire or sleeping under a palm tree listening to the waves crash. As usual, Jackson Hole did not fail to deliver on a White Christmas this year. The mountains are covered and more snow is falling outside now. It has been great getting out and watching the wildlife that are wintering in the valley and seeing all the people who are here to enjoy the mountains and snowmobiling.
All this snow has us dreaming about and getting excited to go rafting on the Snake River this coming spring. It is looking like the whitewater in Jackson Hole will not fail to disappoint once all the snow starts to melt.
Happy Holidays from your favorite Whitewater Rafting company in Jackson Hole Wyoming!
Mad River is a river outfitter based in Jackson WY. Our experienced guides are trained and will keep you safe while showing you a great time during one of our many scenic floats or exhilarating white water rafting trip packages.
December 29, 2010
August 9, 2010
CNN highlights Jackson Hole's Lunch Counter rapid as one of the best river surf spots in the world: "Catch a Wave in Wyoming" http://bit.ly/abNz79
August 6, 2010
Snake River Days 2010
Don't let your kids miss this experience! Register them now for...
Snake River Days 2010
Youth Watershed Camp introduction to the Snake River Watershed for 6th-8th graders. Wade Ditch Creek, paddle Slide Lake, cruise the Ox-bow Bend, fish for cutthroat trout at the Murie Center, camp-out on the river and then brave the whitewater on the Grand Canyon of the Snake River.
August 16th-20th.
Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Cost: $ 240
Registration limited to 16
Deadline to register: August 11th.
Snake River Days is an incredibly fun, adventure-filled, and active five day camp for middle school age youth. The camp will provide an incredible glimpse of the Snake River watershed through educational activities and experiences that include river hydrology, flat water canoeing and kayaking, aquatic entomology (bugs), fly fishing, plant, mammal and bird exploration, and floating scenic and whitewater sections of the Snake River. An overnight camping trip along the Snake River is included.
A program with the Snake River Fund, Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation, Bridger-Teton National Forest, More Kids in the Woods, Rendezvous River Sports, Mad River Boat Trips, Grand Teton National Park, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Teton County Weed and Pest, Teton Science Schools Teacher Learning Center, Jackson Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and the Murie Center.
Registration takes place at the Teton County Recreation Center.
Call 307-739-9025 for more information.
Scholarships are available.
Please call Mike Estes at 307-732-5761 for information.
Snake River Days 2010
Youth Watershed Camp introduction to the Snake River Watershed for 6th-8th graders. Wade Ditch Creek, paddle Slide Lake, cruise the Ox-bow Bend, fish for cutthroat trout at the Murie Center, camp-out on the river and then brave the whitewater on the Grand Canyon of the Snake River.
August 16th-20th.
Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Cost: $ 240
Registration limited to 16
Deadline to register: August 11th.
Snake River Days is an incredibly fun, adventure-filled, and active five day camp for middle school age youth. The camp will provide an incredible glimpse of the Snake River watershed through educational activities and experiences that include river hydrology, flat water canoeing and kayaking, aquatic entomology (bugs), fly fishing, plant, mammal and bird exploration, and floating scenic and whitewater sections of the Snake River. An overnight camping trip along the Snake River is included.
A program with the Snake River Fund, Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation, Bridger-Teton National Forest, More Kids in the Woods, Rendezvous River Sports, Mad River Boat Trips, Grand Teton National Park, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Teton County Weed and Pest, Teton Science Schools Teacher Learning Center, Jackson Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and the Murie Center.
Registration takes place at the Teton County Recreation Center.
Call 307-739-9025 for more information.
Scholarships are available.
Please call Mike Estes at 307-732-5761 for information.
August 5, 2010
River Runner of the Week - Aniah Seiler
Meet Aniah Seiler, our River Runner of the Week.
Where are you from? Wellfleet, NE
What brought you to Jackson? My family went on vacation.
What other activities will you do while you are here? We are going fishing and going to Yellowstone National Park.
Are you staying at a hotel? No, we are RV-ing.
Did you do scenic or whitewater? We did a scenic trip today.
Who was your guide? Ben M
What was your favorite part of your rafting experience? I liked that there were a few waves at the end.
July 7, 2010
River Runner of the Week
Name: Dan Kohn, Nick Hout, Jessika Martinez and Jordan Michaels
Where are you from: Worland WY
What brought you to Jackson: work
What other activities to you have planned during your stay: work, driving
Camping or lodging: We're staying at the Alpen Haus.
Scenic or Whitewater? Whitewater.
Who was your guide? Brian
Did you paddle? Oh yes, it warmed us up.
What was your favorite part of your rafting experience? Messing with our boss!
Employee Spotlight - Caroline Albers
Name: Caroline Albers
Where are you from? Plymouth, MN
What do you do at Mad River? I work in the office.
What brought you to Jackson this summer? My two older sisters live here. I really wanted to live out west. (Editor's note: Caroline is the third Albers to join the Mad River family!)
Your favorite part about Jackson? I love the scenery and it's great to get out in the mountains - something I can't do in MN.
Are you in school? What do you study? I'm going to be a sophomore at the University of Minnesota in the fall, so I'm still undecided on a major.
What are your plans after the summer season? I'll be managing a snow cone booth at the Minnesota State Fair and I'll be back at school and nannying on my days off.
What is your ideal adventure? Anything that involves being away from home... and laughter of course.
What is your favorite moment on the river? Doing 360s through Lunchcounter on Blue Steel with my sisters and Lizzie.
Who do you admire at Mad River? I admire the guides for their arm strength, which is something I lack.
If you could have one superhero power, what would it be? The ability to go back in time, not to change things, but just to watch.
What sweet skills do you have? I can hula-hoop VERY well.
What inspires you? Passionate people.
July 5, 2010
Please join the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for a Chamber Mixer with Mad River Boat Trips on Thursday, July 8 from 5:30-8:00pm. http://bit.ly/bQ1pnf
June 28, 2010
A new set of regulations designed to help prevent bear problems takes effect in three days, on July 1st. To learn more, read Jackson Hole Daily's article: http://bit.ly/wcOsI
June 27, 2010
June 23, 2010
River Runner of the Week - Molly Morse
Name: Molly Morse
Where are you from: New Orleans, LA
What brought you to Jackson: We thought it would be a good idea to visit my pops.
What other activities do you have planned: I'm going to ride my new horse. We went to Yellowstone and say geysers and animals. We went to the Chuckwagon and tonight we are going to the Rodeo.
Who was your guide today: Wayne
Did you paddle: Yes, I liked it it.
What was your favorite part: I liked the underwater waterfall at the Champagne rapid. That was really cool!
River Runner of the Week
Meet this week's River Runner of the Week:
Name: Riley Morse
Where are you from: New Orleans, LA
What brought you to Jackson: We're visiting my pops. He lives here.
What other activities do you have planned: We went to Yellowstone and saw some deer and a moose and the geysers.
Did you do scenic or whitewater: Whitewater
Who was your guide: Wayne
Did you paddle? Was it fun? : Yes, my Dad let me try. It was fun.
What was your favorite part about rafting today: The waterfall!
June 21, 2010
Don't miss out on this great deal: whitewater rafting, horseback riding and two nights lodging in JACKSON HOLE from just $329/person! http://bit.ly/9fOOHI
June 17, 2010
Employee of the Week
Meet Will Bryant.
Where are you from?
Atlanta, Georgia
What do you do at Mad River?
Guide.
What brought you to Jackson this summer?
All the financial analyst positions available in Jackson.
Favorite part about Jackson?
Winter thunder bumps. Summer- Ferrin's travel.
How did you spend your winter?
Skiing all day in the village working all night in town.
In school? If so, what are you studying?
Graduated May 09' so now I can now pursue my career as a ski bum/ river guide full time.
What are you plans after the summer season?
Start my search for a new job.
What is your ideal adventure?
The one that doesn't cost money.
Favorite moment on the river?
When Gray Hamlin dump trucked me out of the boat in Lunch Counter this year.
If you could have one superhero power, what would it be?
Jedi Mind Trick. Think about it.
Who do you admire at Mad River?
Ryan Mertaugh. Have you seen those dreads?
What sweet skills do you have?
I can tap my head and rub my stomach at the same time.
What inspires you?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
River Runner of the Week
Name: Allison Vangrinsven
Where are you from: Westchester PA
What brought you to Jackson: We usually go to Cape Cod, but we wanted to go somewhere different this year, so we decided to come to Jackson Hole.
What other activities do you have planned during your stay: We went to Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park. We went horseback riding and hiking.
Camping or Lodging: We are staying at a hotel.
Scenic or Whitewater: Today we are doing both!
Who was your guide: We had Paul on the scenic and I don't know who we'll have on the whitewater yet.
What was your favorite part of rafting so far today: I liked seeing the Tetons today with all the snow on them. That was pretty cool. Also, Paul let us try to steer the boat so we got to try the oars. I liked that.
June 7, 2010
cfs on river jumped from 17,900 to 18,600 in less than 30 minutes! Here's why and what's to come! http://bit.ly/bHq7JN
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