Lower Salmon River: The Complete Journey | Full 6-Day Whitewater Expedition

Want to experience the entire Lower Salmon River from start to finish? This video combines all three episodes of our Lower Salmon River series into one uninterrupted adventure, following our complete 6-day -expedition from Hammer Creek put-in to the take-out at Heller Bar after passing through the lower section of Hells Canyon. If you prefer watching the entire journey without switching videos, this feature-length edition brings every mile together in one place. Over 6 incredible days and 71 miles of sheer canyons and incredible whitewater, you'll experience: Massive wave trains at rapids like Snowhole, Bunghole, China, Wright Way Drop and Demon's Drop Eye of the Needle, Pine Bar and other exciting rapids Beautiful canyons like Green, Cougar, Snowhole and Blue Stunning Idaho wilderness Incredible campsites Wildlife and changing river landscapes A surprise microburst storm The Salmon River meeting the Snake River Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Whether you're planning your own Lower Salmon trip, researching the river, or simply enjoy long-form outdoor adventures, this complete edition lets you experience the expedition from launch to takeout without interruption. (Looking for individual chapters? The complete journey is also available as a 3-part series on the channel) 0:00 - Day 0, launch preparation 1:14 - Day 1, Green Canyon, Wright Way Drop, Demon's Drop and Pine Bar Rapids 8:47: Day 2, Green Canyon, lots of splashy class 2 rapids 18:05 - Day 3, Snowhole Canyon, Bodacious Bounce Rapid, Half and Half Rapid, the marquee rapid at Snowhole 29:50 - Day 4, Blue Canyon, Eye of the Needle Rapid 47:32 - Day 5, Salmon meets the snake, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area 52:09 - Day 6, Broad canyon walls, takeout Camera Gear GoPro Max 360 (Original) Go Pro Hero 13 Black DJI Mini 4k River Gear Featured Aire 160DD – Cranberry NRS Bighorn II Frame NRS Big Water Guide PFD NRS River Wing Sun Shade 9.5 foot Carlisle Oars/Cataract Blades One foot cataract extensions 4 pound counter balances Cabela’s Boundary Waters Drybags – 128 liter NRS Riverwing sunshade