Posts by Barker-Ewing Float Trips
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
My father, Dick Barker, died early in the morning on Monday, July 23rd. He was truly one of the “Legends of the Snake”; he was the man who pioneered the 10 mile Deadman’s Bar to Moose float trip 50 years ago. He started Barker-Ewing Float Trips with then partner Frank Ewing. Even though he had…
Read MoreRafting Pioneer Dick Barker Dies at 75
on Monday, July 23, our beloved owner and founder of Barker-Ewing Scenic Float Trips passed away. Many thanks to Jim and jhunderground.com for sharing this post … July 23, 2012 ~ Dick Barker, the river guide and musician who built one of the most successful rafting businesses in Jackson Hole, died this morning at his…
Read MoreKeeping Perspective – thank you, George Schaller
Everything seems so busy in July. Tourists trying to soak in all that Grand Teton National Park has to offer, whether they have 3 hours or 3 days. Road construction delays, testing everyone’s sense of patience and relaxation. The sun is intense, the weather dry, with an occasional dynamic thunderstorm for dramatic effect. And then someone like George…
Read MoreTake time out for Life
I recently read a post on the O.A.R.S. blog–20 reasons why a Rafting Trip is the Perfect Family Getaway. I love what river runner Ben Curnett wrote: You don’t have much time. No one does. It’s why vacations are so important. You’ve got to make every second count. But you don’t want to be in “hurry…
Read MoreReed Finlay’s Day Off
Summer is just around the corner! We will be starting our 2012 season on Friday, May 18th. Our head boatman, Reed Finlay, is no Ferris Bueller. He started floating with us in 1994 and has now racked up 27,080 river miles on commercial trips. On the last day of the 2011 summer season, instead…
Read MoreA Rainy Christmas…Far From Home
There’s no doubt about it…you can’t beat summer in western Wyoming. The sunshine and clear blue skies that frame the towering mountain peaks make me smile with joy, every single day. And then comes winter: Some folks around here LIVE for winter. The powder days on the ski slopes or in the back country. The…
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