The Wild and Scenic Snake River
River Running in Jackson Hole
Welcome to Mad River Boat Trips, your ticket to explore Wyoming's wild and scenic Snake River that runs through Jackson Hole.
Each year, as the snow falls during the long winter months here in Jackson Hole, every river guide wonders... How deep will it get? What they are really wondering is how deep will the river be during runoff next spring. Every snowfall translates to hope for some big waves.
Is it the guide? Is it the river? Is it the experience? Here at Mad River we believe it is all three. Come grab a paddle and see for yourself.
Come play on the river with us this spring. Runoff is typically late May or early June, although conditions may vary. Check back with us often for updated conditions and weekly specials. If you missed the spring runoff or if your vacation time doesn't kick in until July then come enjoy the warm summer days on the river in July, August and September.
What about river safety and the rafting experience?
Our guides will share with you their knowledge of the local flora, fauna and geology of the region. They'll also teach you about the rich history of the area and you'll understand why Jackson Hole is the "Last of the Old West". Our guides are experienced in Wyoming's rugged and beautiful waters. And most of all, each Mad River Guide holds certifications that demonstrate their experience in advanced rafting safety.
You'll find our entire crew prides themselves in providing the very best, most exciting river trip you can take in the Jackson area. Come, grab a paddle and take a trip with Mad River. We guarantee it will be one you remember for a lifetime.
Train with our guides - or become a river guide yourself. To see river guide training in action on the Snake River, join our Mad River Guide School or take a River Rescue Course and sharpen your river skills. Click on the River Education link to learn more.
The Snake River or the Mad River?
Early in the nineteenth century, a group of trapper explorers were the first to investigate the stretch of the Snake River below Jackson Hole. Deciding at the time that it was far too treacherous to boat, they called it "The Mad River".
"Here Hoback's River was joined by a river of greater magnitude and swifter current and their united waters swept off through the valley in one impetuous stream, which from its rapidity and turbulence had received the name of "Mad River"." - Washington Irving
The boats may have changed over the years, but here at Mad River, the passion for adventure remains the same. The Snake River in Jackson Hole has been classified as a class I - III river, meaning that you can enjoy anything from a flat-water scenic float in the north, to exciting whitewater rapids in the Snake River Canyon to the south.
Your adventure starts here.
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All photos can be purchased through Snake River Whitewater Photo and Video.
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