In the morning, meet your guides at the quaint La Grade Airport. It's an 30 min flight into the Eagle Cap Wilderness to reach the Minam River and our camp for night 1. 

After setting up camp, hit the river for safety basics and  familiarize yourself with the boats: entry, exit, movement, and paddling  strokes.

Tonight we kick off the adventure with a hike to the luxury Minam  River Lodge for a chef prepared dinner! Dine on hyperlocal grub, drinks are on-your-own, and hike  back to camp under the stars.

After a hearty breakfast, it's time to hit the river for our first day of downstream travel. It's 8 miles to our camp along the mighty Minam. Along the way, visit historical indigenous sites, stop for lunch, try your hand at fly fishing, and practice reading river features. 

Today we transition out of the forested U-shaped glacier carved wilderness into a classic V-shaped canyon characterized by Columbia River Basalt. Put your paddling practice to work as we float 10 miles downriver to our next camp and some of the best fishing on the river. Watch for wildlife, stare in awe at the towering basalt cliffs, and enjoy the freedom of being on the water.

On our last morning, help break camp and paddle the remaining 5 miles of river to where the Minam meets the Wallowa River on its journey to the Pacific Ocean. After a celebratory beer, our guides will take you back to your cars. Hugs goodbye and a safe drive home.