Gear Lists
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If doing a Missouri River & Lolo Trail combo, use both gear lists, but keep in mind common items can be used for both trips.
Recommended Reading, Lodging and Dining
The following recommendations are just a start, there are always new books, online articles, lodging and dining, if you find something of interest and want feedback, we are happy to offer!
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- Recommended-Lodging-LCTA
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- Recommended Reading
- Recommended Reading-Activities-Msri-Lolo Only
If you are traveling to Missoula, there are a couple hotels that offer discounts to our guests:
Comfort Inn You can call the hotel and refer to the “Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures” or book online using the below link to obtain the lodging discount. They are located one block east of our office on the Clark Fork River.
Holiday Inn – Downtown at the Park – located in the heart of downtown on the banks of the Clark Fork River, next to Caras Park (Brennans Wave, the Carousel, Farmers Market – Sat, Out to lunch – Wed and Out to dinner – Thurs) easy walking distance to all the best restaurants & bars. Indoor Pool.
Use this Link to book: Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures
OR Book Online using Corporate ID: 100242310
OR Call and reference “Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures” and the Corporate ID: 100242310
Transportation and shuttle services
Summer of 2021 travelers are experiencing a shortage of transportation options. Our passenger transportation is limited to the basic provision of getting folks from our meeting place to the river/trail and back. If you are looking for additional shuttle transportation here are some options beyond car rental. Contact them directly for details and quotes. Be sure we are included in the final communication to make sure the pick up times and logistic match with our trips.
Helena Town Car provides high-end and customized transportation service in all areas we operate in Montana.
Montana Adventure Shuttle provides small group transportation based in Missoula
Turo – carsharing, like Airbnb for cars
Uber/Lyft are always good back up options, plenty of drivers in Missoula. Great Falls there are fewer drivers so secure in advance.
Shuttle Services
Big Sky Shuttles & Rentals – Cory Ackerman – based on the Clark Fork / Alberton Gorge – 406-599-0201
River Shuttles based in Salmon operating on the Main, Middle Fork Salmon and Selway Rivers.
Rapid River Shuttles Salmon, Selway, other ID rivers
Other Travel Tips & Tools
Need trip insurance? For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, go to www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 26-0048.
Travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. 55Y
Raft-IK-Tube-SUP Rentals
Missoula offers many self-guided opportunities. We do not have a gear rental department, but gladly recommend the following:
- Tube rental and shuttle + other gear, SUPs, IK’s
- Full raft & frame rentals + other gear, SUPs, IK’s
- Full raft & frame rentals + other gear, SUPs, IK’s
- Full raft & frame rentals + other gear, SUPs, IK’s
- Tube rental & shuttle only
Ace Hardware in Eastgate for Tube & Floaty purchase – you can take the public bus to the put in at Sha-Ron in East Missoula and float back to town.
Waiver For Review Only – Please sign through your trip reservation portal
LCTA – Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement of Risk Agreement