Kayaking - Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls ID (Intro Clinic/Intermediate)

*This is a lottery event. You will be notified on March 15th if you got in. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified as spots open up.

Itinerary: Aug 18th, Friday

8 AM Springville

8:30 AM Lehi

8-11:30 AM Drive *note if bringing own kayaks need to have them checked at border and pay a fee.

11:30 AM Lunch at E Street Deli in Burley, ID

12:30 PM Drive to 1000 Springs Campground in Hagerman, ID

2:30 PM Check in to 1000 Springs Campground.

3:30 PM  Drive to Banbury Hot Springs (stage some cars at 1000 Springs)

4:00 PM Kayak or Paddleboard from Banbury Hot Springs to Blue Heart Springs

*Optional can rent from Blue Heart Kayaking

6:00 PM 1000 Springs Campground Potluck Dinner & Relax rest of evening

South Idaho Board of Tourism does not yet know when waterfalls will be lit up at night  for 2023. Will keep you posted.

Aug 19th, Saturday

8:00 AM Leave Camp

9:00 AM Rent Kayaks/Boat Trip at Centennial Waterfront Park

Advanced Group

Kayak from Centennial to Shoshone Falls  - 3:00 PM (must have rescue rope)

Beginner/Intermediate Group - 1:00 PM

Rent Boat Tour & Kayak from AWOL Adventure Sport $70/person.

Boat takes you 2/3 distance, to Pillar Falls embankment, then you put kayak in from there. Kayak to falls then return to boat. *Recommend this unless you are an advanced kayaker.

(Times may vary based on reservation time)

4:00 PM Check out from 1000 Springs

6:00 PM Dinner in Twin Falls

11:00 PM Home

Driving: North 1-15 to Burley Idaho for dinner, then Hagerman ID to sleep/ first kayak. Centenial Waterfront Park, Twin Falls for Saturday kayak, then home.

Activity:

Hot Springs and 2 Kayak Trips 1000 Springs and Banbury Hot Springs. Kayak trips from Banbury to Blue Heart (beginner/intermediate). Kayak from Centennial Park on own to Shoshone Falls (Advanced) or Boat tour/Kayak Rental through AWOL (Beginner/Intermediate)

Gear: swimsuit, sunscreen, long sleeve synthetic shirt, water shoes, kayak and/or paddleboard (can rent), tent, sleeping bag, pad, change of clothes, change of swimsuit/water gear for next day, sunglasses, pillow, potluck food for dinner, brown bag for lunch Sat. own breakfast for Sat. money for dinner meals.

Rentals:

Blue Heart Kayaking : https://www.blueheartkayaking.com/ prices TBD

AWOL Boat Ride & Kayak Tour https://awoladventuresports.com/ $80/person *recommend

(kayak rentals $20-45 depending on hours and tandem or solo. Recommend sit on top tandem if doing advanced route).

1000 Springs Campground (group site rate & Hot Pools cost TBD)

Guide: Marilyn Boucher 801-803-1398

Base Commander: Kurtt Boucher 801-638-7878