Trip Sheet
Salmon River Backcountry
Expert
Salmon, ID
Trail
- Length
- 100+ miles
- Elevation
- 3,000 - 8,000 ft
- Best Season
- July - September
- GPS
- 45.1834, -113.8956
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Packing Checklist(tuned for expert terrain)
- Full tank of fuel and a backup fuel can
- Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day
- Two days of food (even for a day trip)
- Paper map and offline GPS (Gaia, OnX, or Garmin)
- First aid kit
- Tire pressure gauge and 12V air compressor
- Basic tool kit
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Layered clothing for the forecasted low
- Fully charged phone and a backup battery
- Recovery boards (MaxTrax style)
- Tow strap rated for your GVWR (kinetic preferred)
- D-ring shackles or soft shackles
- Spare tire checked to spec
- Trash bag (pack it out)
- Winch with synthetic line and tree saver
- Hi-Lift or bottle jack with base plate
- Tire plug kit
- Spare hub, U-joints, or driveline parts for your rig
- Two-way radio (GMRS or HAM)
- Run with at least one other vehicle
- Locking front and rear differentials
- Rock sliders and skid plates inspected
- Spare driveshaft or u-joints
- Welding kit or zip ties + JB Weld
- Sat-comm device (Garmin inReach / ZOLEO)
- Trip plan filed with someone at home