Who is Sawtooth Adventure Company....

Roni, Maya & Jared Hopkinson

How Time Passes By.....

2001- Sawtooth Adventure Company opens its doors. Roni and Jared's Commercial Recreation Degree pays off! Maya, our first child is born June 9th, just to add a little spice to our first season. I almost forgot, the Salmon river had its lowest water year in 50 years. We end the season with 5 employees.

2002- With a year of parenting and baptism-by-fire small business ownership under our belts we open for the season with optimistic goals, but with a post 911 shadow. To our astonishment we experience an amazing growth over our 1st season. It seemed like every customer that went with us in year one returned in year two. Thanks!

2003-Get ready because her it comes! Big water ahead. Largest snow pack in 5 years mixed with 90 degree June weather. This is the year we decide the small red boats are simply more fun. Sawtooth Adventure experiences 127% growth over 02' and adds Float Fishing Trips to the mix. Oh' I almost forgot, we never thought that running a business and managing a 2-year old could ever be so hard.

2004- We hit our stride. Healthy business growth and a building clientele have us looking at expansion. Average water year, great group of guides.

2005- Allot happened in 2005. We buy the Stanley Property, build the oh-so-needed boat house and begin to remodel the cabin all in the month of May. Thanks god for good friends. Jared and Erich Hamm create a partnership and began actively looking for a Multi-day Main Salmon Permit. We purchase Echo's Main Salmon Operation in December, and Sawtooth Adventure Main Salmon is born.

2006- Sometimes we bite off more than we can chew. With the Stanley operation in somewhat cruise-control we are able to focus on expanding. .Combine the cabin remodel, debut of the Idaho Adventure Center and the Main Salmon and our 6th season is over in a flash. We add a Main Salmon warehouse in town, and the crew grows to 14 employees. Maya turns 5 years old and floats the whitewater section for her first time, she already thinks she's a pro.

2007- The 07' season will be remembered as the year of the fire(s). Wildfire's made things interesting, but overall 07 was a great year. We had the best crew in SAC history, hosted the largest trip ever on the Salmon with 358 guests,and grew the new Main Salmon operation by %100+. Maya runs the class III's more times than a 6 year old can count and is ready to try the Inflatable kayak with Dad next year.

July 1, 2008- We are off to a great season. The huge snowpack and cool spring has given us the best rafting conditions we have seen in a decade. With Roni back in action and all of our guides returning for another summer, 2008 is sure to be the best year yet. We hope to see you in Stanley for a great day on the Salmon River.

SAC Service Guarantee

We guarantee your satisfaction, period. Quality service begins with the 1st phone call. Give Jared, SAC owner, a call to start planning the adventure of a lifetime.

1.866.774.4644

Idaho Raft Trips begin at the Idaho Adventure Center located in Stanley, Idaho..