Mad River Snags 2nd at Snake River Fest!
We had an amazing time competing in the Snake River Fest on June 8th, and we’re amped to share that our team snagged second place in the 6-person raft race! The event was packed with stoke, and we couldn’t be prouder of our crew. The Snake River Fest, hosted by the Snake River Fund and…
Best of the West Parade: A Splashy Celebration!
Hey there, river rats and adventure enthusiasts! We just had a blast at the Best of the West Parade! Our Mad River crew showed up in style, cruising through town on a float decked out with our brand new green Maravia rafts! The hometown crowd was amazing, cheering louder than a Class V rapid. We…
Not Your Average Internship: City Kids and Mad River Boat Trips
My name is Janiya Battle and I am from Washington DC and a part of the City Kids Wilderness Project and I’ve been in the program for five almost six years now. I’ve become an intern at Mad River for career exploration and I was put onto this internship by my lovely organization the City…
Mad River Rafting Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Mad River Rafting Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. You and your friends are rocketing your way through whitewater rapids with its many unexpected twists and turns. The scenery is spectacular, but you’re a bit too preoccupied paddling and trying to…
Celebrate Special Events with Riverside Dining & Rafting on the Snake River in Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is a beautiful destination for celebrating just about any event. People from all over the world choose our valley as the backdrop for their weddings, family reunions, company retreats, retirement parties, birthday celebrations, and more. With so much beauty surrounding the area, why dine indoors? When it comes to reserving a table for that special…
Our 40th Anniversary: The History of Mad River Boat Trips
For our company, guiding new people down the Snake River each day is more than just letting them crush rapids. The Snake has so much to offer: beautiful scenery, flourishing wildlife, and exciting water flow. But what most people don’t realize is how much history lies in this land, this river, and this company. For…
Total Solar Eclipse Coming to Wyoming in August
What are you doing on the 21 st of August? Coming to Jackson Hole maybe? Thinking very hard about coming to Jackson Hole, Wyoming? Already made the final decision to come to Jackson Hole? That is an EXCELLENT choice, my friend! August 21 st is going to be a day for the record books – but only if your…
Summer! Summer! Summer!
Summer in Jackson Hole is beautiful, as usual, and the people are here to prove it. The streets of town are packed with park visitors, and our Boathouse is bursting with rafters. We are having a nice long stretch of dry weather in Western Wyoming as well, which means it is HOT and DRY. Great rafting weather,…
Must-See Wyoming Attractions
When you make it to Wyoming there are going to be a hundred things to accomplish and see. The list can get quite extensive, I know, I’m still whittling my own list down after living here for a decade. We are blessed as a whole to have so many options for Wyoming State Park historic…
Mad River Rafting Guides and Their Alter-Egos
What Do River Guides Do All Winter? Here at Mad River Boat Trips we have the benefit of spending all of our time in, and around the Snake River. That is, during the summer time we do. Unfortunately, we can’t run the river all year round. Water levels drop in the fall and winter and…
Jackson Hole, WY Whitewater Rafting Video
Mad River Boat Trips is your rafting ticket to exploring the wet and wild Snake River. Watch some of our favorite Jackson Hole whitewater rafting videos below. The Mad River guides are happy to share their vast knowledge of animals, flora, and geology of the area, and all guides hold advanced certifications in rafting safety….
What to Wear White Water Rafting on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, WY
What to Wear on a River Rafting Trip Mad River Boat Trips is a great way to experience the thrill of white water rafting on the legendary Snake River. Get a group of your closet friends, co-workers, or family together and come on down to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to have a memorable rafting trip. Come join…