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Trip Details

Rain or shine, a trip with Dave Hansen Whitewater is a guaranteed good time! Here’s what to expect on your upcoming Snake River adventure.

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Whitewater Flow of the Trip

3.5 hours door-to door (leaving from Jackson)
1.5 hours on the river

Arrive
Walk through our doors 30 minutes prior to departure time. Check-in, high-five the office staff, use the restroom, get outfitted in a stylin’ but optional wetsuit, fill water bottles, and chill on the deck until game time. Feel free to snap pictures in your snazzy gear with the bears!

Load Bus
We may leave earlier than the scheduled departure if everyone is ready to rock. Feel free to bring anything on the bus you think you might need (change of clothes, towels, snacks, etc.) except alcohol.

Drive
30 min drive south of Jackson into the stunning Snake River Canyon. The put-in is called “West Table”.

Staging
15-20 min to meet guide, cinch life vests, grab paddles, get pumped up and head down to the river.

River Time!
Float 8 miles or roughly 1 hr 30 minutes on the river. Get wet, paddle hard, jump in, ride the bull, join the Snake River Swim Team. Please NOTE: time on river fluctuates based on river flow, wind, etc.

Post Trip Hype
Finish at Sheep Gulch take-out. Return paddles, life vests, change out of wetsuits, and bask in the glory of Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna.

Drive Home
40 min drive back to the office in Jackson. Please NOTE: time may fluctuate based on construction of Highway 89.

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Please Note: Later in the season when the water is lower and slower, trip times may be closer to 4 hours door-to-door.

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Scenic Flow of the Trip

3.25 hours Door to Door (Leaving from Jackson)
2 Hours on the River

Arrive
Walk through our doors 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Check in, fill your water bottle, apply sunscreen, and kick back on the deck.

Load Bus
Feel free to bring anything onto the bus you think you might need except alcohol.

Drive
15 minute drive to Wilson Boat Ramp.

Staging
15 minutes to get life jackets on, meet your guide, and get into your raft.

River Time!
Float 2 hrs/2 hrs 15 min on the river. Please note: trips may fluctuate based on river flows, wind, eagle sitings etc.

Drive Home
15 minute bus ride back to office in Jackson. Note: drive times may fluctuate based on construction.

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Please Note: Later in the season when the water is lower and slower, trip times may be closer to 4 hours door-to-door.

Compare Trips

There’s no wrong way to go down the river with Dave Hansen Whitewater & Scenic River Trips as your guide. Find out what trip is best for you by compare trips below. Visit our scenic and whitewater trips pages for more details.

8 Mile Whitewater Rafting Trip (Standard Raft)

110 / 100 kids
  • 3.5-4 hours door-to-door from Jackson
  • 1.5 hours on the river (flow dependent)
  • 14-16 people per raft, with 8-10 paddlers
  • Minimum age: 6 years old
  • Will I get wet? Yes!
  • No experience required!
  • Canyon views
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8 Mile Whitewater Rafting Trip (8 Person Raft)

125
  • 3.5-4 hours door-to-door from Jackson
  • 1.5 hours on the river (flow dependent)
  • 8 people per raft, with everyone paddling
  • Minimum age: 6 years old
  • Will I get wet? Yes!
  • No experience required!
  • Canyon views
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Tetons and Snake River 13 Mile Scenic Float Trip

110 / 100 kids
  • 3.25 hours door-to-door from Jackson
  • 2 hours on the river (flow dependent)
  • 10 seats per raft
  • Minimum age: 4 years old
  • Will I get wet? Not unless you opt in for a swim.
  • No experience required!
  • Teton views
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