3 Day Scout trip as low as $15 per person per day!
Shoshone Lake(Yellowstone), Snake River, Green River,
Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, etc.
2, 3, 4 Passengers plus gear 800 lbs. max.
Preservers and paddles included
Two Vikings can be hooked together for greater SAFETY
Rental Season: June through August (Monday, Tuesday & Wed, or Thursday, Friday & Saturday
$60.00 per day per Viking Outrigger canoe (complete with preservers, paddles) $50.00 per day for 6 Capacity Trailer
Minimum 6 canoes and trailer for 3 days, up to 6 days.
15% Reserves your time slot ($184.50) (tradeable but not refundable) FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
Balance due prior to April 15th. (Contact Yellowstone on the Intemet; either www.nps.gov or www.yellowstone.net to reserve your Shoshone camp spot)
Recommended by the Yellowstone Park Rangers. Chosen for the National Park Centennial canoe trip across Jackson Lake, and down the Snake River. Chosen to cross the Atlantic, canoed up the inland passage towards Alaska, and sailed down the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Used on archeological exploration trips in Central America.
Rented by thousands of Scouts, and Scout troops.
Learn more about the Viking here.
Deposits and payments can be charged to credit cards, by phone, Internet or mail.
Please contact K. Duane Erickson, inventor, designer, manufacturer.
phone: 801-652-5577 or 307-444-1285
Outfits picked up and returned in Evanston, Wyoming (one hour out of Salt Lake or Ogden)
Shoshone Lake (Yellowstone): You reach Shoshone by going through Jackson Wyoming into Yellowstone and on to the shores of Lewis lake, on your left (plenty of parking on the side of the lake).This lake is full of fish for lake trout, it has a geyser basin at the upper end of the lake for hot baths. Shoshone Lake is reached by crossing Lewis Lake, a snap in a Viking outrigger canoe. Then up the Lewis river, you can paddle most of the way. Then someone needs to jump into the shallow river and tow the canoe up and over a shallow fast spot into Shoshone. Its each, but you should bring a change of pants and some gym shoes. Then on to you reserved campsite. You will need to reserve your campsite through Yellowstone reservations, available on the web. The best fishing is just as the ice is melting and just before winter sets in. Fish seem to average about twelve to 16 inches and are easy to catch even on a mepps.
Snake and Yellowstone River: You can take the regular Snake river run that the scouts use, pick a place most anywhere up or down the Shake. There are miles of canoeable water. You can even canoe the headwaters by going to Yellowstone Lake and even running parts of the Yellowstone River. You will need to make you Yellowstone Park reservations for the park, but I don't believe you need any reservation to the lower snake beginning just outside the park below Jackson Lake.
Green River I: The Green River is a fabulous place for canoeing. You can canoe and fish the upper Green at Daniel or Big Piney area, cross the Fontenelle Reservoir, or put in below the dam at Weeping Springs and get out at Green River Wyoming. All fabulous fishing. You will see all kinds of game, Moose, Antelope, Foxes, Geese, Pelicans, Ducks, and you will sleep to the singing of the Coyote's. The nice part of these stretches is there is no reservations necessary and no charges.
Flaming Gorge: Down stream on the Green from Green River Wyoming is the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Fabulous fishing and gorgeous scenery and lots of wild game. There are nothing like exploring Flaming Gorge, and if done right no charges.
Green River II: Beginning at Green River, Utah, we pick up on the Green River again. The color of the river changes with the entrance of the Yampa out of Colorado. The water is good, not harmful, but is has fine silt in the water which turns it brown. Beginning at the Green River Park in Green River the river is larger, but very mild with easily canoeable small rapids in a few places. The trip suggested is for about seventy miles (70) getting out at Mineral Bottoms on the left side. You will know you are nearing the getting out place because you will pass a cable car, which crosses the river. Then in time, you will see a large tree on the left side. That's the getting out place. The best idea is to drop all the party off at the park or just below if you wish to save a little money. Then shuttle all the vehicles and trailers down to Mineral Bottoms, using one vehicle to take the drivers back to the getting in spot. The country is something you will never see on any other river trip. You will remember it all you life and want to return often. You will pass a geyser on the left side shortly after putting into the water. You should start early, camp early and explore, looking for arrowheads and pottery, each day and arrive mid afternoon at the getting out spot.
Bear Lake, Utah: Bear Lake is a paradise for water sports, but you do need to prepare for winds and with them some rough water. It's a playground for everyone, and a special Boy Scout location.
The High Uinta's: The High Uinta's can be easily reached through Evanston, Wyoming or through Kamas, Utah. There are hundreds of beautiful mountain lakes, most full of fish. It may take some doing to find good camp sites in the heavy traffic season, but with a canoe, you can load your gear and camp where other can't normally reach. This is another spot you will need your camera. Remember mosquito repellent.
Lake Powell: This is a place you can really get lost. It is said that is has the largest shoreline in the Western United States. This is a continuation of the Green River as the Green joins with the Colorado to enter and fill Lake Powell. Lake Powell is filled with massive red cliffs, and lots of Indian writings and ruins. Plus the fishing is great (Bass, Trout and Cat fish). This can be a very inexpensive trip and lots of fun.
I'd be happy to share other canoeing locations in the west from Mexico to Canada, just contact us.