Schedule

This year, Mewalo moves up a few weeks into early July. Though an unprecedented season, Mewalo is proud to have been a leader in social distancing since 1998. Now in 2020, the men of Mewalo will converge from around the country for a multi-day trip of epic proportion down the Salmon River. Featuring sweeping landscapes, mine shanties, a hot springs and class 4 rapids, this year’s theme is aptly titled: River of No Return. Prewalo begins in Boise on July 6th in Boise, so come early if you can make it! Wednesday the fun begins with a put-in point at Vinegar Creek and take out on Saturday evening at Pine Bar Campground.

Tuesday

8:00AM-10:00PM

Fly, Drive and Stay

Some will be coming from Boise, others from Portland and Seattle. The crew will converge on Riggins, Idaho for a one-night stay at Salmon Rapids Lodge. Attendees are encouraged to find a bunk mate. If you arrive early, check out Heaven’s Gate Vista for a spectacular view.

Weds-Sat

8:00-10:00PM

4 Days on the River

Are you good at rounding rocks? Keep an eye out for an old mining hut and hot springs along the way. River rapids range from 1-4 and require some experience in paddling. Put-in point: Vinegar Creek.

Sat Night

6:00PM-10:00PM

Camp at our Final Destination

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any harder, we’ll make the last push to our final campsite along the river. Saturday night features a UAP (unidentified arial phenomenon) update by Chief Storyteller Tim Dyer.

Sunday

8:00am-5PM

Pack-Out & Drive

No time for morning devotions. Here’s to you early risers. We’ll pack it up early and various groups will depart for the airport from whence we came. A second group will depart later with later flights out on Sunday afternoon.