Your guides will load your dry bag onto the shuttle, which you’ll take upriver to the launch point. Drives up the North Fork range from 30 minutes to a little over an hour depending on which launch point is decided. At the launch point, the guide team will rig the boats and gear. Meanwhile, your lead guide will deliver an orientation and safety talk ahead of your river adventure. Each participant will undergo helmet and PFD fit checks. Wetsuits, booties, splash tops and fleece jackets are also included on all early-season and cold-weather trips. Spend the next few hours floating down the river taking in the flora, fauna and overall grandeur of the North Fork of the Flathead River.