Get out of your chair and into the Idaho wilderness. Grab a paddle, a mat, an open mind and let’s raft down the Middle Fork and Main Salmon rivers in search of the wildest yoga classrooms on the planet.

Wilderness Adventure Yoga on the Salmon River is way more than a yoga retreat. This is a life-changing, nature submerging, forest bathing, river running journey and yes- a yoga retreat! While daily yoga will be part of the experience, there’s great opportunity for so many activities like soaking in hot springs, hiking to native sites with petroglyphs and waterfalls, good old-fashioned R&R by unplugging from our technology. The Salmon River is also known for its world-class fishing! So, if you like the idea of bald eagles flying through your camp on cue, well this is the place!

We’ll camp in forests of Ponderosa Pines as well as on sandy beaches in tents on plush foam pads- OR even under the stars if you prefer! It’s all inclusive from planning, equipment and gear, from breakfast-to-order daily, to the 12 days of happy hour and a gourmet dinner menu. Anything you would need is likely to already be in your closet. You just have to show up with your great smile and arrive ready for some adventure.

Here’s What We’ll Experience:

• YOGA INSTRUCTION: Daily yoga over looking the most beautiful parts of the Salmon River.
• RAFTING/KAYAKING: 200 miles of the wildest rivers in North America. Get ready for some adventure.
• HIKING/HOT SPRINGS: Excursions to pictographs sites, historic abandoned homesteads, waterfalls and spectacular views.
• INCREDIBLE MEALS: We use local & organic foods, prepared with tender care, and served to you.

Here’s the bottom line:

• Price:
  • $4,150/person for 12 days
  • $2,650/person for 6 days
• When:
  • 12-day Trip: August 6th -17th, 2019
  • 6-day Trip (Option 1): August 6th -11th, 2019
  • 6-day Trip (Option 2): August 12th -17th, 2019
• Where: Frank Church Wilderness, Idaho
• How: No experience necessary for yoga or rafting. Just show up!

Includes

• All instructions — including a Wilderness Yoga workbook
• Rafting/kayak equipment and guides
• Dry bags and yes…camp chairs!
• Gourmet meals and beverages (including beer and wine)

What’s Not Included

• $4/day recreation Enhancement Act fee
• Sleeping bag (optional and available for $35/pp)
• Personal paddling gear for hard shell kayakers
• Backcountry flights – our convenient and spectacular options

About Jessica Winters:

Jessica is an avid hiker, mountain climber, river rafter, yoga practitioner and wilderness explorer! Since 2002 she has thru-hiked the entire lengths of the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide which completed her Triple Crown in 2007. On the shorter fare, she’s completed the Arizona Trail and has logged thousands of miles on foot through the Pacific Northwest mountains and trails. Most recently, she summited all 5 of Washington state’s volcanoes concluding with Glacier Peak and Mt. Baker summer of 2017. From summit peaks to valleys below, Jessica’s outdoor passion leads her to the white water on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and both Middle and Main forks of the Salmon in Idaho! Jessica practices yoga daily since 2004. Not only is she a certified yoga teacher since 2011 in the system of the Ghosh lineage, she holds a WA state teacher certificate in elementary education with endorsements in intermediate mathematics and science. She loves kids, teaching and tutoring as well volunteering much of her time with a local outdoor organization helping kids build grit and character through Go Yeti. Trekking, climbing, and yoga have opened up doors to travel the world where she has found herself above 22,000 feet on the top of Aconcagua in Argentina and on Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro. She’s even taught yoga emphasizing in breathing at high altitude for climbers on Aconcagua! Trekking into the heart of and across Iceland’s wild terrain to meditation practice and yoga on tropical beaches of Mexico, Jamaica, and Hawaii only scratch the surface. Certified in Wilderness First Aid through NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute along with over 15 years of hiking and traveling through the wilderness, Jessica is experienced to lead and inspire you to get outside while observing Leave No Trace outdoor wilderness ethics. Jessica teaches classes at local studios in Washington at Hot Yoga Renton and Sattva Yoga Redmond. She’s available to schedule private lessons, kids yoga, team building opportunities, birthday parties or any special event and even tutoring academic subjects too.