Ben Kidder
Job Title
Professional River Guide
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Destinations
Idaho
With OARS Since
2023
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Current Location
Boise, ID
Offseason Gig
High School Teacher
About me
I love teaching high school science, building silly things for labs and experiments, and playing the guitar. I also love beatering my way through life.
The Best Part of My Job
I love grilling chicken and making coleslaw… gimme the tongs.
How I found OARS
I heard about dories and Idaho whitewater while working in Moab.
My Favorite Spot on the River/Outdoors
Indian Creek on the Main Salmon.
My Favorite Trip Memory
Taking my parents down the Main Salmon.
Meet me on these adventures
Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 - 15 during high water)
Snake River Rafting through Hells Canyon
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 during high water)
Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 during high water)