ABOUT US, LICENSING / PERMITS

Where We're Allowed to Go

Our Mission - in Partnership with the US Forest Service

SOAR Northwest River Co. operates under a special use permit with the USDA Forest Service - Bitterroot National Forest . It is the mission of SOAR Northwest River Co. to facilitate the public's use and enjoyment of the Selway River and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness area in a manner that will leave the river and wilderness unimpaired for future use and enjoyment as wilderness. We provide a safe, high quality wilderness experience for the public with an emphasis on solitude, enhancing the public's understanding of the wilderness resource, protecting wilderness resources and meeting the purposes of recreational, scenic, conservation, education and historic use of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.  (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Our License - State of Idaho

SOAR Northwest River Co. operates under license with the State of Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board . The Board's role is to regulate the outfitting and guiding industry for the purpose of safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of the public who uses outfitted services and in doing so, to contribute to the conservation of Idaho's fish, wildlife and natural resources. SOAR Northwest River Co. is bonded and all guides meet or exceed state requirements for first aid and CPR training.