Essential Eligibility Criteria

The following are physical and mental eligibility criteria for all participants on any Middle Fork of the Salmon river trip. You must:

Be at least twelve years of age to be on a river trip in June and eight years of age in July, August and September.

Have the ability to get on and off of the raft independently or with the assistance of a designated companion. This may include maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects.

Have the ability to wear a Type V Coast Guard approved personal floatation device in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

Have the ability to assist in self-rescue in the event of an unexpected swim. This includes the ability to hold your breath and control your breathing while being repeatedly splashed with or submerged in water; the ability to orient yourself to new “in-river” surroundings; the ability to get out from under an overturned boat; the ability to swim into the current and float on your back; the ability to swim towards a boat or shoreline which may be greater than 50 yards away; the ability to receive a rescue rope, throw cushion, paddle, or human assistance, and possibly let go of the same.

Have the ability to walk under low branches, around vegetation, and on uneven, slippery, rocky, and sandy ground unaided or with the assistance of reasonable additional equipment, or with the assistance of a designated companion. This includes the ability to maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.

Have the ability to position yourself from standing, to sitting, to ground level and back to standing independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.

Have the ability to carry personal gear from shore to camp and back to the boats independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.

Have the ability to maintain your own safety in an environment where allergen exposure and cross-contamination may occur.

Have the ability to manage all personal care independently or with a designated companion.

Have the ability to participate in all activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and dressing independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.

Have the ability to manage all personal medications, including dosing and administration, independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.

Have the ability to comprehend and follow all verbal and non-verbal instructions given by crew in all situations, including during stressful or dangerous situations, and to effectively communicate with crew.

Have the ability to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly dressed so as to avoid environmental injuries such as heat-related illness and sunburn.

Have the ability to participate in a group setting, in a remote environment, without negatively impacting or jeopardizing the health or safety of the other trip participants or crew.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at solitude@rivertrips.com or (208) 806-1218