By Susan Becker
You do not need to be an athlete to enjoy a guided Middle Fork trip. You do need a realistic plan for moving between shore and boat, staying secure in a raft, living in an undeveloped river camp, and communicating with guides in a remote setting. There is no universal strength, age, walking-distance, or swimming … Continued
By Susan Becker
A child’s birthday is only the first filter for a Middle Fork rafting trip. The better question is whether that child can stay comfortable in a life jacket, follow urgent instructions, recover from a stressful moment, and enjoy six days of active wilderness camp life. Middle Fork Rapid Transit (MFRT) generally takes guests ages 8 … Continued
By Susan Becker
A family Middle Fork trip is not defined by one universal “kid-friendly” age. Date, flow, cold tolerance, swimming comfort, attention, willingness to follow directions, and the adults’ expectations all matter. MFRT’s current guidance describes a broad age range later in the season and a higher minimum during the early-June high-water window. Those are screening points, … Continued
