Snake River Rafting Jackson Hole: Small Boat Slam

You paddle every rapid on the Snake River

Small Boat Slam is a whitewater rafting activity on the Snake River near Jackson Hole where you paddle an 8-person raft and learn to navigate the rapids yourself. A certified guide instructs you on approach, technique and where the biggest waves hit. Smaller boats mean bigger swells, so the pace is fast and the splashes are constant. Children from age 8 are welcome. Moderate fitness helps.

The experience

You're in the raft with a paddle in your hands, not watching from a bench. The guide teaches you how to read an eddy, where to angle the boat into each rapid, and which waves give you the most action. An 8-person paddle raft is small enough that every stroke matters. You feel the river respond to what you do. The Snake River's hidden sections reveal themselves as you work downstream, and the guide points out where locals go for the best runs.

The trip runs 75 minutes, which means you're moving the whole time. You'll wear a lifejacket and carry a paddle. Both are provided. The guide is certified and speaks English, and they're there to keep you safe while you chase the waves. Departures run throughout the day: morning, midday and afternoon slots let you fit this around the rest of your Jackson Hole plans.

What’s included

• Paddle and lifejacket.
• certified guide instruction on rapids, technique and river reading.
• 75 minutes of paddling on the Snake River.

Options for this experience

2 options

2:30 PMGuide in English · Available from 21 May 2027

4:45PMGuide in English · Available from 30 Jun 2027

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 21 May 2027

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Teton Whitewater and Scenic River Trips

Is this one for you?The 8-person paddle raft and the guide's instruction mean you're learning to read the river and steer the boat yourself, so if you want to be active in the whitewater rather than along for the ride, this is the setup for it. Moderate fitness matters because you're paddling the whole time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What do I actually do on this rafting trip?

You paddle the raft yourself. The guide instructs you on how to approach each rapid, what an eddy is, and where to position the boat to hit the biggest waves. You're not a passenger. Your paddle strokes steer the boat through the whitewater.

How long is the Snake River rafting activity?

The trip is 75 minutes on the water. That's time enough to cover several rapids and get a real feel for paddling whitewater, without a full-day commitment.

What's included with the Small Boat Slam?

Your paddle and lifejacket come with the activity. The certified guide is there to teach technique and keep the group safe throughout the run.

What time does the rafting start?

Departures run at 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:45 PM. Pick the slot that fits your day in Jackson Hole.