Idaho Whitewater Association

Idaho's largest gear swap will be held on September 25 at Cascade River Gear! Sell your quality used gear and buy new toys while supporting the Idaho Whitewater Association!

Get all of the details at https://idahowhitewater.org/events/used-equipment-sale/

Idaho's largest gear swap will be held on September 25 at Cascade River Gear! Sell your quality used gear and buy new toys while supporting the Idaho Whitewater Association!

Get all of the details at https://idahowhitewater.org/events/used-equipment-sale/

It may be tough to use that Middle fork of the Salmon River permit this year! Boundary and Indian Creek launch sites are now closed due to wildfires in the canyon.

#KnowBeforeYouGo

‼️🛶‼️ Important Information ‼️🛶‼️

Fires Impacting Access to the upper part of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Middle Fork Boaters--

High temperatures and red flag conditions are causing extreme fire behavior.

Boundary Fire: The road to the Boundary Creek and Dagger Falls area remains closed until further notice; the fire is active along both sides of the Boundary Creek Road.

The Scarface Fire has burned into the lower Thomas Creek drainage near Middle Fork Lodge and Little Creek Guard Station. Protection actions, such as burnout operations, have begun, and will likely include locations along the river corridor. A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place, which has closed the Thomas Creek Airstrip. Extreme fire behavior, including substantial growth after dark, fueled by wind and drought conditions, has driven the fire down to the river. Due to potential hazards in this area, the Indian Creek boat launch is now closed to launches and will remain so until at least Sept. 15.

Boaters still wanting to use their float permit reservation can fly in downstream of Thomas Creek to begin their Middle Fork float trip. If doing so, boaters must send an email to [email protected] to request permit issuance by email, along with camp assignment changes. Be aware that smoke conditions may affect flights into the area.

If boaters choose to cancel, there will be no penalty as long as the reservation is cancelled in their Recreation.gov account at least a day prior to their launch date. Rollovers are not available for post-season launch dates (September 4th and later).

For fire updates, check InciWeb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ - search Boundary and Scarface Fires) and/or the Salmon-Challis National Forest Facebook (@salmonchallisnf) page and Fire Information (https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/scnf/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=FSEPRD757169) web page.
If you have questions, please call 208-879-4108 for clarification.

Only you can keep #Idaho beautiful!

Recreation Tips to keep the popular South Fork Boise River corridor clean and beautiful

https://idrange.org/range-stories/southwest-idaho/recreation-tips-for-the-popular-south-fork-boise-river/

#BoiseNF #forestservice

Boundary Creek fire update:

NEWS RELEASE: BOUNDARY FIRE UPDATE SEPTEMBER 7, 2021; learn more -> https://bit.ly/3naRkcn

Current Size: 29,771 acres
Completion: 30% (completion speaks to the percentage of objectives completed)

Firefighter and public safety are the number one priority for the Boundary Fire. Yesterday, the fire was active with group torching, short-range spotting, and wind driven runs. The fire was backing and flanking in Blue Moon Creek. In the evening, firefighters conducted a burn-out operation to the north side of the private land in Sulphur Creek. Firefighters observed wind driven runs towards Blue Bunch Mountain up Dagger Creek, impacts to the Boundary Creek Road (#568) continue. Firefighters were able to access the administrative sites at Boundary Creek, firefighters continue to be successful in protecting the values at the administrative site. Crews continue mop up and securing of the fire near Morgan Ranch, fire activity is minimal in this area. Firefighters were able to continue to prepare, hold, and improve point protection measures on the east side of the fire in the Seafoam Bubble area. Fire is established on the northeast side of Greyhound Mountain and on the west side of Rapid River.

Today, firefighters will continue to evaluate the fire’s progression, will hold and improve point protection measures, and monitor growth towards values in and near the fire area including the Sulphur Creek Ranch, Boundary Creek administrative site, Seafoam Guard Station and Lodge, and Josephus Lake Campground to name a few. Mop up and securing the fire’s edge continues at Morgan Ranch. Firefighters continue work on the Boundary Creek Road when it is safe to do so. A point protection strategy is being used to protect values at risk. Values at risk are defined as property, structures, physical improvements, natural and cultural resources, community infrastructure, and economic, environmental, and social values such as the Middle Fork River corridor.

📸: Boundary Fire Map September 7

Who wants to win an IK? We're selling tickets tonight at the North Face store! The raffle will be held in December!

Stop by to say hi! #firstthursday

Who wants to win an IK? We're selling tickets tonight at the North Face store! The raffle will be held in December!

Stop by to say hi! #firstthursday

We're at #firstthursday at the North Fork store in downtown Boise!

We're at #firstthursday at the North Fork store in downtown Boise!

Come down to hi! We're at the North Face store downtown Boise for #firstthursday!

Discounts, sales, and buy tickets for a Rocky Mountain IK!

Come down to hi! We're at the North Face store downtown Boise for #firstthursday!

Discounts, sales, and buy tickets for a Rocky Mountain IK!

Boundary Fire update August 29. Thank you U.S. Forest Service - Salmon-Challis National Forest

#KnowBeforeYouGo #wildfire

Calling all vendors! Set up your booth at the largest used equipment sale in Idaho. Email us today at [email protected] for details.

We sell the largest selection of outdoor gear! Rafts, coolers, canoes, skies, mountain bikes, helmets, climbing gear, kayaks, paddles, SUPs, camping, you name it you can sell it or buy it! Check out our website for the details and schedule at https://idahowhitewater.org/events/used-equipment-sale/

IWA volunteer members get lunch, T-shirts, a chance to win a killer volunteer raffle, and the first pick of the sale. Email us to sign up today at [email protected]

#equipment #whitewater #skiing #backpacking

Calling all vendors! Set up your booth at the largest used equipment sale in Idaho. Email us today at [email protected] for details.

We sell the largest selection of outdoor gear! Rafts, coolers, canoes, skies, mountain bikes, helmets, climbing gear, kayaks, paddles, SUPs, camping, you name it you can sell it or buy it! Check out our website for the details and schedule at https://idahowhitewater.org/events/used-equipment-sale/

IWA volunteer members get lunch, T-shirts, a chance to win a killer volunteer raffle, and the first pick of the sale. Email us to sign up today at [email protected]

#equipment #whitewater #skiing #backpacking

We're excited to team up with the U.S. Forest Service - Boise National Forest and Bureau of Land Management - Idaho for Payette River National Public Lands Day on September 18!! Join us for a fun #volunteer opportunity at Beehive Bend #Recreation Site.

⭐ Sept 18 8:30 am - 12:30pm
⭐ Projects: Enlarge overflow parking (shovel gravel), paint the changing rooms, build fence and sign parking area, or remove litter along the river corridor and highway.
⭐ Other info: Wear clothes to get dirty (gloves, shoes, pants, and sunscreen).
⭐ FREE Coffee and donuts in the morning and BBQ for lunch
⭐ FREE National Public Lands Day T-shirts and free Payette River parking coupons!
⭐⭐Bring your boat for the float afterward!

For more info contact Dave Draheim (BLM) at [email protected]

Boise River Enhancement Network Idaho River Sports Alpenglow Mountainsport Cascade River Gear Maravia Cascade Raft & Kayak
#idaho #whitewaterrafting #whitewaterkayaking #boating #idahome #NationalPublicLandsDay #nonprofit

We're excited to team up with the U.S. Forest Service - Boise National Forest and Bureau of Land Management - Idaho for Payette River National Public Lands Day on September 18!! Join us for a fun #volunteer opportunity at Beehive Bend #Recreation Site.

⭐ Sept 18 8:30 am - 12:30pm
⭐ Projects: Enlarge overflow parking (shovel gravel), paint the changing rooms, build fence and sign parking area, or remove litter along the river corridor and highway.
⭐ Other info: Wear clothes to get dirty (gloves, shoes, pants, and sunscreen).
⭐ FREE Coffee and donuts in the morning and BBQ for lunch
⭐ FREE National Public Lands Day T-shirts and free Payette River parking coupons!
⭐⭐Bring your boat for the float afterward!

For more info contact Dave Draheim (BLM) at [email protected]

Boise River Enhancement Network Idaho River Sports Alpenglow Mountainsport Cascade River Gear Maravia Cascade Raft & Kayak
#idaho #whitewaterrafting #whitewaterkayaking #boating #idahome #NationalPublicLandsDay #nonprofit

Annual Spring Equipment Sale 2021 – Idaho Whitewater Association

Looking for new gear or looking to sell your gear? Join us on September 25 for #Idaho 's largest outdoor gear sale at the Maravia warehouse!

Do you want to volunteer? Sign up by emailing us at [email protected]

#outdoorgear #Idahome #nonprofit #fundraiser #skiing #whitewater #climbing #camping #fishing

https://idahowhitewater.org/events/used-equipment-sale/

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if you're planning a trip on the north fork of the Payette River #BeAware that Cascade Reservoir has a very active cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom happening right now.

#besafe #KnowBeforeYouGo #whitewater #whitewaterkayaking #whitewaterrafting

A health advisory has been issued for Cascade Reservoir due to the presence of a cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom (HAB). DEQ and Central District Health urge the public to use caution and take the following precautions:
⚠️ Avoid exposure to #water experiencing a #HAB. Take extra precautions to ensure children, pets, and livestock are not exposed to the water.
⚠️ Do not consume water with a HAB. Neither boiling nor disinfecting water removes cyanotoxins from water.
⚠️ Consume only the fillet portion of fish exposed to a HAB.

Learn more about cyanobacteria blooms on our website at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/surface-water/cyanobacteria-harmful-algal-blooms/

Read the news release athttps://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/pdfs/News/2021/08-13-21%20Advisory%20Issued_Cascade%20Reservoir.pdf

When in doubt; stay out!

#waterqualitymonitoring #waterquality #idahodeq #fishingidaho #camping #outdooradventures #KnowBeforeYouGo

Are you an IWA member who's creative and wants to win free SWAG? We want to see your designs!

We're looking for a hip smaller, circular or square, new logo for stickers and hats. Send up to two entries no later than September 25 to [email protected]

We will pick our favorite and the artist will receive free SWAG with the new logo! Show us your stuff!

Are you an IWA member who's creative and wants to win free SWAG? We want to see your designs!

We're looking for a hip smaller, circular or square, new logo for stickers and hats. Send up to two entries no later than September 25 to [email protected]

We will pick our favorite and the artist will receive free SWAG with the new logo! Show us your stuff!

Boundary Fire Update: August 12, 2021

#KnowBeforeYouGo #idahome #whitewater #whitewaterkayaking #whitewaterrafting

‘Freak accident’: Idaho paddleboard company co-founder drowns in Payette River

The incident happened at "Go Left or You're Fired" on the Main Payette River. Unfortunately, Zawadzki's body has not been recovered. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. ❤

https://www.yahoo.com/news/freak-accident-idaho-paddleboard-company-000801445.html

‘Freak accident’: Idaho paddleboard company co-founder drowns in Payette River The co-founder of Hydrus Board Tech, a whitewater paddleboard manufacturer in Eagle, died Monday.

River runners should be aware of the #cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms happening on the reservoirs above Hells Canyon Wild and Scenic whitewater.

#knowbeforeyougo #hellscanyon

A health advisory has been issued for Hells Canyon Reservoir due to the presence of a cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom (HAB). DEQ and the local health district urge the public to use caution and take the following precautions:
⚠️ Avoid exposure to #water experiencing a #HAB. Take extra precautions to ensure children, pets, and livestock are not exposed to the water.
⚠️ Do not consume water with a HAB. Neither boiling nor disinfecting water removes cyanotoxins from water.
⚠️ Consume only the fillet portion of fish exposed to a HAB.

Learn more about cyanobacteria blooms on our website at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/surface-water/cyanobacteria-harmful-algal-blooms/

When in doubt; stay out!

#waterqualitymonitoring #waterquality #idahodeq #fishingidaho #camping #outdooradventures #KnowBeforeYouGo

Get your groove on!

The S**T machine at Newland Ranch Human Waste Disposal Site is up and running.

Attention river runners!! Boundary Creek boat ramp is closed!!
#knowbeforeyougo #whitewaterrafting #whitewaterkayaking

Be #wildfireaware! Before you head out to the #river be sure your trailer chains are not dragging. We can keep #Idaho green ❤

#wildfires #rafting #kayaking #riverrunner #KnowBeforeYouGo #onlyyou

Best day this week to be on the river! Join us tonight!

We'll be ready to launch at 5 o'clock from Banks for a Main Payette river run. See y'all there!

#iwatribe #idahowhitewater #idahome #rafting #kayaking #riverrunner

Join us at one of our upcoming events!

Join us at one of our upcoming events!

#KnowBeforeYouGo

Road closure!

**Alert** Road Status Update- August 1 @ 4:40 pm. Full road block 1.5 miles WEST of intersection of Panther Creek and Salmon River (30 feet wide, 3 feet deep, sand and dirt). There is a local backhoe on site, reports are the removal of the wet sand is going to be difficult.

There is an additional road block east of Panther Creek across from Dutch Oven Creek (3x4 feet in size, 2-3 boulders).

Summary: There are two (2) road obstructions on the Salmon River Road at this time.

**ALERT** August 1 @ 4:01 pm ~The Forest has been advised of a slide on the Salmon River Road #030 near Dutch Creek between Eagles Nest and Panther Creek. Reports are the road is not passable at this time. A crew will be enroute first thing in the morning to evaluate the slide and begin work to make the road passable again.

[07/22/21]   ⚠️⚠️If you're looking to clean your groover in Riggins, look further.

Unfortunately, the S**T machine in Riggins is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance.

#KnowBeforeYouGo #groover #whitewater #riverusers #idahome

The "Flip Station" at Safety Saturday was flippin' awesome! Thanks to the volunteers who made this day happen! Thanks for stopping by to flip our boat over! More images to come!

#KnowBeforeYouGo #safetyfirst #whitewater #rigtoflip #iwatribe

Can you help us out for a few hours on Saturday, July 17? We NEED you!
We need ten or more volunteers to make the 2021 Safety Saturday event happen!
#volunteers #idahowhitewater Idaho River Sports Maravia AIRE Factory Store Cascade River Gear #iwatribe Alpenglow Mountainsport #idahome

Calling all boaters!! We need you!
Our annual Safety Saturday is July 17 along the shores of the Main Payette section of the Payette River (Banks to Beehive) from 11 - 2 p.m. and we need volunteers at every station.
Stations include
💧 PFD and Helmet Fitting
💧 Safety Talk
💧 Throw Bag Rescue
💧 Knot Tying
💧 Boat Flipping
💧 Raffle
💧 BBQ
💧 River Rules / Etiquette
Email the IWA Board at [email protected] for more information. This event continues each year because of the volunteers that make it happen.
#Idaho #volunteer #whitewater #payetteriver