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 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: Holiday Inn – Downtown at the Park
OR Book Online using Corporate ID: 100242310
OR Call and reference “Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures” and the Corporate ID: 100242310
There are MANY lodging options – if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out
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
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 – based on the Clark Fork / Alberton Gorge – 406-822-0123
River Shuttles based in Salmon operating on the Main, Middle Fork Salmon and Selway Rivers.
Rapid River Shuttles Salmon, Selway, other ID rivers
Travel, Trip and Cancellation Insurance
LCTA recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, go to travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 26-0048.
Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Certain coverages not available in all states.
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.
Travel, Trip and Cancellation Insurance
Why is travel insurance so important?
In today’s changing travel environment, it’s important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even a sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. LCTA recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services.
Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 26-0048.
Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Certain coverages not available in all states.