Recent Posts from Zachary Collier
ECHO and Bardenay on the Middle Fork
We are partnering with our friends at Bardenay Distillery this summer for our second annual trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. River: Middle Fork of the Salmon, Idaho Date: June 16- 21, 2014 Price: $2,295.00 per person This will be our classic Middle Fork trip with the addition of exquisite hand-crafted cocktails, beer, and wine. Bardenay's owner has been a long-time ECHO guest and will be bringing professional bartenders who will set up a full bar in camp each night.
Congratulations Audrey - Idaho Guide of the Year
We are proud to announce that Audrey Gehlhausen was recently selected as the "Boating Guide of the Year" by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association. About Audrey Audrey is one of those guides that guests can’t get enough of. She is smart, funny, charming, and just the perfect amount of quirky. Kids adore her silly sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. Adults want to know more about her academic career as a geologist and love her intelligent, personable nature. Her fellow guides love having her on...
Summer Photo Contest #myechophoto
Join our summer photo contest by tagging your photos online with the hashtag #myechophoto. The ten best photos will win an ECHO care package. We're looking forward to seeing your photos!
Meet Jed Tarlow
Jed was born and raised in Bozeman, MT and learned to kayak when he was 13 after hurting his knee skiing. He immediately fell in love with whitewater and learned to guide a raft, turning his passion into a career. Now he guides for us on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. When asked about the Middle Fork, Jed says: "I love running all rivers, and they all have their own unique charm. I think what I really love about the Middle Fork specifically is the...
Middle Fork Snowpack Update
The snowpack on the Middle Fork of the Salmon is now well above average! Here's a map that shows the snow water equivalent (% of normal) for each river basin in Idaho. Here at ECHO World Headquarters, we regularly talk to guides, other outfitters, and gear manufacturers and our favorite topic is snowpack. At the end of January of this year we were talking about how bad it was. February, however, brought us an onslaught of storms that continued into early March and now the tone...
Headed to Bhutan!
Next month we'll be heading halfway around the world to explore the Rivers & Dzongs of Bhutan. This will be our third year of leading trips to this spectacular Buddhist kingdom nestled in the Himalayas. We love traveling to Bhutan for the pristine natural environments, unique cultural sites, and infectious natives that always make us feel so welcome. Unlike a typical river trip, we spend time hiking, biking, and rafting across the most scenic parts of Bhutan. We combine outdoor activities (especially rafting!) with visiting the...
Ode to ECHO
("I'm in Love with a River Guide") Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho, July 31-August 5, 2013 by Kay Martin & Julie Keating At the end of July, with the sun high in the sky, We set off on our Middle Fork ride. With Joe and Dick as the chiefs, We felt huge relief, Our trip would be better than great! With Joe’s kind instruction, we paddled the rapids, As "busy" as busy can be! With Dick, the hunk (or is it honk?), We heard...
Rogue River Fires
Last week the BLM closed the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River due to the Big Windy Complex fire. The fire was started by lightning on July 26th at around 3:00 AM in the morning. The Big Windy Complex consists of three separate fires - Big Windy, Calvert Peak, and Jenny. ECHO had a trip launch the day before the closure and although the canyon was smoky they had a wonderful time. Here are some guest quotes: "Every moment of our trip was perfect,...
Guest Quotes from our June Trips!
Here are a few quotes from our June Rogue and Middle Fork of the Salmon River trips! "ECHO is an extremely well organized company of dedicated individuals providing exemplary services. The attention to detail throughout the organization, from office to the river, is seamless. All staff we encountered provided customer care in a highly effective and friendly manner. Great job!" "An awesome bunch that got a lot of stuff done in a very relaxed and friendly manner. Can't say enough great things a bout them!" "The...
Stand Up Paddleboarding
We've gone crazy for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) here at ECHO! The new inflatable SUPs are much more stable, especially with their ability to punch through waves and remain balanced in rapids. We've been experimenting with the new boards this spring on the Hood River and White Salmon River - both within 20 minutes of ECHO World Headquarters. A few of us have even gotten comfortable running Class III and IV rapids! We just ordered some brand new Badfish MCIT boards for our Rogue River trips....
