CANYONS operates on the sacred lands of the Tukudeka, Shoshone-Bannock and Nez-Perce tribes and tribal nations. It is a great privilege to steward these Native lands and free flowing rivers. We have deep respect for the ancestry of these places.

There are no dumb questions.

Safety

Safety is our #1 concern and we pride ourselves in our safety record, honoring our roots and the founder of River Rescue (and Canyons), Les Bechdel. Canyons is a leading outfitter in safety protocol and practice. All of our guides are WFR, OEC or Wilderness EMT certified and refresh their swift water rescue skills annually. Learn more about us, our safety training and our history here: Team Canyons

Sleeping on the River

Camping in COMFORT is the way we see it. We provide plush sleeping pads and spacious, easy to use tents complimentary. You can bring your own personal sleeping bag or rent one of our flannel-lined rectangular style sleeping bags. If the weather is nice, you can bypass the tent all together and sleep under the magnificent stars. Learn more about camp here: Camping in Comfort

Eating on the River

We hand prepare fresh locally sourced (whenever possible) foods for every meal. Our philosophy: Food is LOVE. Our menu is permanently tailored to be relatively allergy free and we are more than happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions/allergies that you may have. Learn more here: River Food

Choose Your Own Adventure

Options make for a great well-rounded vacation. At camp, you can hike, play games, nap or relax. On the river, you can choose from a variety of boats to travel down the river from day to day. And our guides change boats each day, giving you an opportunity to get to know them all. For more about our boat choices: Boat Choices

Building Community

Here at Canyons, we hold a philosophy that EVERYONE deserves to experience the magic of river life. We pride ourselves on the colorful array of our staff and guests. It is part of our fabric to promote acceptance in the outdoor industry based on who we are. We are proud Americans that have hosted people from around the globe stewarding and honoring these rivers and native lands. We are driven to share the very place that helped shape so many of us. Young or old, people of all colors, races and genders are welcome on our journey.

We have sponsored trips for Young Adult Paddlers Living with Cancer, Thank-a Nurse Program, Wounded Veterans, the Redside Foundation, Pandion ie. Nez Perce Youth and more recently we are working with The BOC in Atlanta. One guide each year is chosen to donate a Canyons trip space to the charity of their choice. And if you are interested in helping sponsor a trip or donating to these causes please give Greg a call directly at (208) 634-4303. Furthermore, if you are passionate about a non-profit that may be a good fit to host on the river, please let us know. The Middle Fork and Main have changed our lives. We are looking to you to help us influence and better the lives of others.

Welcome to Life Unplugged…

CANYONS Wilderness Pledge. At Canyons River Company, we pride ourselves on our philosophies to steward these remote lands and rivers that are defined as wild places and spaces. We understand today’s modern technologies and the value of these devices for rescue and connection to the outside world. Aside from rescue, we pledge to remain unplugged and to sink into these "untrammeled landscapes”. We pledge to not bring news from the outside world to our group. If guests or guides are using their own satellite devices for this trip, we ask for all to pledge to use these devices discreetly and responsibly. We pledge to be removed from the group for this use. We also pledge to respect the group and the implied intent of this trip to be immersed in nature and this wilderness experience.