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Trip Type: Families

Middle Fork with Kids: Readiness Checklists by Age

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

Family Middle Fork Rafting: Ages, Safety, Boat Choices

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

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