Rafting the South Fork Boise River - Prepare for ever changing conditions

The South Fork Boise River, located in a large roadless area, is a changing river due to mud slides and rock deposits following large fires. Rafters need to be aware and prepared for changeable rapids. The Buffalo Creek rapid, which used to be a Class 3, is now a Class 5 Rapid. This video shows the different segments of the river, and how one can better prepare for a rafting trip.

[@jordangrigg328]

Are there indicators saying where the portage begins?

[@nathanmacheel3267]

It is possible to rope the boats through some of the more substantial rapids. We ran this right after the land slides. I remember sneaking the boat down river left from one micro eddy to the next till we got around the major obstructions and then had someone row the rest of the rapid. I believe this was the major rapid above buffalo cr. Roping rafts does have its risks! Make sure not to be downstream of the rope and do not get tangled in it while moving about!.

[@craigsahli922]

Great Video!! Great Job! - Thanks for improving the portage at Buffalo Creek.

[@urbanflyguide]

Any idea what CFS this video was, generally? And what month it was shot in? Thanks so much

[@natalie_baird]

I've kayaked that. Its terrifying and almost died. LOL 😂😂