Nicki Bluhm is going rafting on the Salmon River and is inviting others to come along? She, along with two other great musicians (Scott Law and Ross James) will be entertaining the group each evening by the campfire? How could we pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Well, we can’t and we aren’t! I have always wanted to take one of these trips down the river in Idaho or Colorado; but I didn’t think I could do it. When this trip showed up on Facebook, it seemed like a message meant for me. I invited my husband, Michael and my sister, Karlene and her husband, Chuck to come along.
Who is Nicki Bluhm? She is a fabulous singer who is planning on releasing an album in the Spring 2018! One of my favorite songs is Remember Love Wins. Michael and I became familiar with her when our niece, Emily, was her road manager for a couple of years. We went to her shows when she was in town or nearby. We enjoyed her music and it was always fun to see Emily in action.
When I saw this opportunity to not only go on this incredible adventure, but also enjoy music with Nicki at the same time, I could not pass it up. The trip began at the Boise airport, where we were picked up and shuttled to the small town of Stanley, Idaho. We spent the night in a hotel and flew to the take out point on the Salmon River the following morning. We rafted down the river each day, stopping in a different location each afternoon, where dinner and tents awaited — for five nights and six days (September 12-17). The trip ended near the small town of Salmon, where we spent the sixth night in a hotel, before being bused back to the Boise Airport for the flight home.
It’s been many, many years since I have slept in a tent; so I secured a small prescription of Ambien (sleeping pills) from my doctor to ensure a good night’s sleep. I will upload stories with pictures as quickly as I can get them written. I hope my stories take you along this crazy ride with me!
Note To the guides and other rafters on the trip — This represents my memories and experiences. If I have mis-stated anything, please contact me and I will delete or correct it. If you have stories or pictures to share, send them to me and I will add them.
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