Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon, Salmon River Canyons & Selway outfits and guides on Idaho's most pristine Wilderness and Backcountry rivers as well as rivers in Western & Central Montana, and 2022 is our 46th year running trips on rivers in the West. The outfitting service is owned and operated by husband and wife, Jerry Hughes and Carole Finley and managed by their son Colin Hughes and da
ughter-in-law Megan Hughes. Jerry and Carole live in Stanley, ID where the Middle Fork Salmon HQ is located. Jerry Hughes is a native Idahoan who first ran the Middle Fork in 1963. 2022 is Jerry's 57th year of working in this region as a professional guide. Jerry earned a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Idaho. Carole Finley was raised in northern Idaho. Carole is an experienced river guide, and has worked in the river outfitting business for 46 years. Carole received degrees in History and Economics, and did graduate work in Accounting and Economics at the University of Idaho. Colin Hughes grew up in Cambridge, ID and began running gear boats in 2005. Began guiding in 2009 and has been running the business since 2014. 2022 is Colins 18th season working on rivers in the West. Colin earned a BS in Conservation Social Sciences - Public Lands Management from the University of Idaho. Colin and his wife Megan Hughes live in Lolo, MT where the HRE Operations HQ is located. Megan became the Office Manager in 2018 and helps manage and run the company. Megan earned a BS in Healthcare Administration from Montana State University - Billings. The “Hughes Crew” is what distinguishes Hughes River Expeditions from other outfits. They have exceptional river skills and years of experience. Each is an expert outdoor cook, and their diverse backgrounds and personalities make our multi-generational family rafting vacations memorable and fun for everyone. Trips with Hughes River Expeditions have a casual style, reflecting the best of Western warmth and hospitality. And, always – safety first with Hughes River Expeditions. We invite you to come on out, join us and share an unforgetable experience on the river!
