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Jack, Pat, and I are still smiling after a WONDERFUL trip. I’m always sure that I’ll have fun on a river trip but this one exceeded my expectations. … (T)he guides were terrific. … We can’t wait to get out on the water again.

Chestnutt, Evergreen, CO (2021)

Our trip was a roaring success… We all felt like it was a glove fit.

B. Pond, Houston, TX (2005)

From the dark depths, where the sturgeon swim, of the Salmon River, I am back to haunt you. Jack Giaputro made this incredibly cool and outrageous video of our trip. Only one word can describe it – bitchen!

J. Kaplan, Santa Monica, CA (2015)

…the thanks all go to you and the fine group of both clients and guides that you have assembled. That does not occur by coincidence, and clearly reflects both your client service skills and your humanity…. Thanks again for a great experience.

R. Khuzami (2019)

All hands had a great time…. The guides were amazing…. and they are friends for life. We can’t wait to re-schedule another trip! Thanks so much for making it one of the best Family Trips we’ve ever taken EVER.

S. Elliott, Meredian, ID (2013)

We had an absolute ball

E. Milias, Aspen, CO (2013)

What a great pleasure it was to boat the Middle fork with you and your crew. I cannot think of one thing more you could have done to provide better service or make the trip any more enjoyable. I thought I previously had experienced quality service on river trips, but Hughes River Expeditions proved the others to be rank amateurs.

D. Clayton, Kingston, RI (1986)

Your guides were among the best I ever witnessed. I told Colin the same, and that the Selway is the best river trip in the West. What a canyon and forest.

J. Moodey (2019)

The Grande Ronde River is the most pleasantly surprising river trip in the West. From the swift, yet inviting Wallowa River put-in, to the large, beautiful benches of the Grande Ronde Valley, this trip is not to be overlooked. The character of the river and canyon changes each day. Make sure to look up from that fishing rod to catch a glimpse of the diverse forest and abundant wildlife. In addition, the Grande Ronde is about camping luxury — every campsite seems to surpass the previous with spacious accommodations and soothing views. Last season I worked with Hughes River Expeditions to offer a swift water safety course on the Wallowa-Grande Ronde. The river served as an ideal classroom and the Hughes experience is unmatched. I highly recommend this trip with HRE.

B. Chaffin, Moscow, ID (2013)

“We all had a great time. The grand kids want to go again next year! Your investment in quality over the years sure pays off. Keep up the great reputation you have earned.”

D. Misfeldt, Palo Alto, CA (2016)

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