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Jackson Hole, Wyoming · Guided on the Snake River · May—September
Teton Whitewater rafting on the Snake River

Snake River / Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A little wild.
A lot of life.

Leave the road behind. Find the rapids, the quiet stretches, and the people who make a river day unforgettable.

Find your river trip

Out here, together.
43°19′ N / 110°43′ W

Beyond the river / Jackson Hole

The place is part of the story.

Mountain skylines. Wooded riverbanks. Room to slow down. Our river days are one part of a bigger Jackson Hole adventure.

Snow-covered Mount Moran above the broad waters and green banks of Oxbow Bend
Mount Moran above Oxbow Bend · Grand Teton National Park · May 2023Watts / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Cropped, resized and color-adjusted.

Explore the region: Oxbow Bend and Snake River Overlook are not on our Wilson Scenic Float route.

01 / Find your flow

One river. Your kind of adventure.

Big splashes or a slower pace. A family first or another day chasing rapids. There’s a stretch of the Snake for you.

Displayed prices are current catalog rates. Options, minimum ages and river conditions vary. Confirm dates and availability on the trip page.

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02 / Meet the guides

River people. Mountain lives.

Meet the people behind your river day—from the guides at the oars to the team welcoming you ashore. Mountain lives, river stories and a shared love of getting outside.

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Melody Stevens

Guide

Melody Stevens

A violin-performance graduate with an adventurous streak, Melody loves rafting as much as making music. Hiking, canyoneering and slacklining keep her exploring beyond the river.

Thomas Zenger

Guide

Thomas Zenger

Thomas first ran the Snake at age three and has explored rivers across the West ever since. He loves kayaking, climbing and big-mountain skiing, and speaks Spanish.

Braxton Miskin

Guide

Braxton Miskin

Known as Brax, Braxton grew up in different corners of Idaho and completed college in St. George, Utah. These days, he’s right at home on the river.

Terran Hood

Guide

Terran Hood

Raised in Reno, Terran grew up racing mountain bikes before falling for rivers and rock walls. He’s happiest outside, with a good sandwich close at hand.

Ben Zenger

Guide

Ben Zenger

Ben has been running this river since he was four. From soccer to touring Europe with an American folk dance team, his interests are wide-ranging—but rafting keeps calling him back.

Linnea Erikson

Guide

Linnea Erikson

Childhood summers rafting in Jackson sparked Linnea’s lasting love of the river. The fourth Erikson sibling to join Teton Whitewater, she also loves heading into the wilderness with a backpack.

Nick Erikson

Guide

Nick Erikson

Nick loves rivers, mountain adventures and a good slice of pie. Whether he’s climbing, kayaking, skiing or hiking, he’s always curious about the people he meets along the way.

Rollie Johnson-Schunk

Guide

Rollie Johnson-Schunk

Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Rollie has called the Teton area home since 2019. He teaches skiing in winter and fills summer days with rafting, hiking, mountain biking and grilling.

Stian Asper

Guide

Stian Asper

Stian brings a love of the outdoors from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Wyoming’s rapids. Running, cycling, backpacking and climbing fill his time, and he’s always happy to make new friends.

Adael (Addie) Ashment

Guide

Adael (Addie) Ashment

Born in Wyoming and now based in Idaho, Addie grew up loving the outdoors. Give her two wheels and a mountain trail, and she’s in her element.

Summer Hansen

Guide

Summer Hansen

Summer follows adventure through the seasons: working on the river when the days are warm and leading ski trips when winter arrives.

Ridge Skidmore

Guide

Ridge Skidmore

Family hiking trips in Utah sparked Ridge’s love of the outdoors. From camping to big Teton adventures, he’s kept exploring—and he speaks Spanish.

Jackson Redder

Guide

Jackson Redder

From Spokane to Bozeman and a stay in New Zealand, Jackson brings plenty of stories to the river. He enjoys cards and billiards and is conversational in American Sign Language.

Scottie Bushar

Team member

Scottie Bushar

Scottie grew up exploring southern Utah’s deserts and mountains. Away from Jackson, he enjoys hiking, climbing, rappelling and pickleball—and planning the next mountain trip.

Sarah Hales

Team member

Sarah Hales

When she’s not in the office, Sarah loves backpacking, exploring mountain towns and chasing sunsets. A backpacking trip through Croatia deepened her love of travel, with indie folk music along for the ride.

Harlan Otto

Bus Driver

Harlan Otto

A school bus driver with a love of mountain life, Harlan enjoys riding bikes, building with wood and spending time outdoors. He brings that dedication to the journey to the river.

Jessie Parker

Office Manager

Jessie Parker

Raised in Eastern Idaho, Jessie loves hiking, fishing and planning the next great escape. She enjoys sharing favorite trails and travel tips to help guests make the most of their adventures.

Jake Gregory

Operations Manager

Jake Gregory

Jake’s love of rivers has taken him to river sections far and wide. When the snow falls, he trades his paddle for skis, teaching others and exploring the backcountry.

Kenzie Zenger

General Manager

Kenzie Zenger

Kenzie loves introducing guests to the Snake River. Cycling, backpacking and studying violin making round out her life beyond rafting.

Arne Carter

c/o General Manager

Arne Carter

With more than 2,000 runs on the Snake River, Arne brings a deep love of kayaking and rafting to the team. Off the water, he enjoys laughing and singing.

Our guides are trained in Swiftwater Rescue and certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

Meet the whole team

Back on shore / Guest stories

What stays with you.

Not just the splash. The welcome, the confidence, the story everyone tells on the drive home.

Guest film by @katia.ee, alongside photos from our team and river trips. The people pictured are not identified as the reviewers below.

01 / The drive home

“As we drove away after the trip my two teenagers said that this experience was the coolest thing we have ever done on a trip.”
Abigail TurgeonFamily of four · Guest review excerpt

02 / Feeling part of the crew

“I felt like I was among friends from the moment I walked in the door.”
John ParkerGuest review excerpt

03 / A day worth getting outside for

“Most fun I have had in years! Awesome adventure with the best staff imaginable. I could not have been happier with my experience.”
Eric BanksGuest review

03 / Notes from the river

There’s more to a river day.

The place, the preparation, and a story that began long before your first paddle stroke.

The Teton Range and forested Snake River valley seen from Snake River Overlook
Snake River Overlook · Grand Teton National Park · June 2009. Regional landscape, not the Wilson float route.Frank Kovalchek / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Cropped, resized and color-adjusted.

Our roots / Jackson Hole

A story that started on the water.

Our river roots reach back to 1959, when Scouts floated the Snake in aluminum canoes. The boats have changed. The love for being out here hasn’t.

Read our story
Guests preparing for a Teton Whitewater rafting trip

Field notes / Before you go

Pack for the river. Leave room for adventure.

Quick-dry layers, secure footwear, and a little preparation go a long way. Here’s what to bring for your time on the Snake.

Get river-ready

Your people. Our river.

The best stories start together.

Families, friends, churches and youth groups: we love taking groups down the river. Talk to our team about your trip and large-group discounts.

Let’s plan your group trip