Intermediate Kayaking Course
Ready to level up your whitewater game? Join 6x Green River Narrows Champion Tommy Hilleke for an immersive 4-day kayaking experience on Idaho’s stunning Salmon River.
What your trip will look like:
Each day of the course is a blend of on-water adventure and skill-building. Mornings begin with hearty meals and daily briefings before heading out to paddle sections of Idaho’s beautiful Salmon River. You’ll practice techniques like eddy turns, ferrying, and rescues in progressively challenging water, all under the guidance of expert instructors. Afternoons include riverside lunches, more paddling, and opportunities to refine your skills. Once back at camp, relax in an Adirondack chair, play a round of frisbee golf, or join a rolling session in our on-site pool. In the evenings, gather in the Learning Lodge for video review and group debriefs before enjoying a delicious shared meal and settling in at our cozy lodge. It’s the perfect mix of learning, adventure, and connection.
Quick Info
2026 Dates
June 15-18
June 22-25
Includes: Instruction, lodging, meals, and equipment
River Rating: Class I-III
I gained a lot of skill as a kayaker
I took the Intermediate Kayaking Course with Salmon River Adventure Company and absolutely loved it. I gained a lot of skill as a kayaker and had a lot of fun along they way. I cannot recommend this place enough! – Lizzy
The kayak instruction is amazing
The kayak instruction is amazing! Daniel taught me how to roll in 30 minutes with no prior experience! The instructors taught me so much about kayaking and had lots of fun sharing their passion! 10/10 recommend – Miranda
Watching the eagles soar over the Salmon river was magical
Polly writes on the website “ we all share a common love for the river and want to share it with you”. We found this to be 100% true. Awesome experience for our family of 4 from Australia (mix of experienced white water kayakers and first time on river for the teens). Jasons instruction was perfect; confidence building professional approach that was tailored to our groups diverse whitewater experience. What really makes this place a standout is the wonderful team Polly and Tommy have brought together, so welcoming and open (Highly skilled passionate river people AND lovely human beings). We all enjoyed our river-time and went home very relaxed and motivated do more with our skills. Watching the eagles soar over the Salmon river was magical (Quite telling I didn’t reach for my phone to scroll for 3 days). Highly recommend for first timers and more experienced kayakers with goals to take their kayaking further. Thank you! We wish we could of stayed longer. It was just what our family needed. A big shout out to all women out there thinking about instruction; this crew is serious about women on river with clinics and female boaters on staff. Great to see. – Angela
What a sweet find
What a sweet find! 4 days of kayak training tailored to our individual goals was just what we wanted. We loved the combination of classroom, pool, and river time. We learned a lot and even managed a roll. It’s a great location; it’s beautiful, equipped with all of the essentials, has lots of wildlife, and has plenty of fun river features. Best, though, was that it’s a family-run business and everyone was friendly and personable. One fun note is that this used to be Boy Scout high adventure base and we’ve been Scouting leaders for years. We’d highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great kayaking adventure, including Scouting troops! – Cara
thank you all so much for making my best memory of 2025 so far
I am beaming with joy after my experience with SRAC. They truly are the best. It can be incredibly intimidating to try something new, but once I got there, they made me feel so comfortable and like I was part of the family. I did the 4 day beginner kayaking course and Luke and Oz were AMAZING instructors. I went from lake kayaking in a Costco kayak to feeling equipped for river adventures and class III rapids. I came away with so much, and through much patience from Luke and Oz, I successfully rolled! I am incredibly grateful for this experience and all the kind staff I met. What a beautifully organized family business and thank you all so much for making my best memory of 2025 so far! – Jenny
