Adventures
Choose Your Adventure — the perfect river experience for every skill level, from half-day activities to extended expeditions.
Rafting
Navigate Montana’s whitewater rapids with expert guides.
River Surfing
Ride standing waves on Montana rivers.
Packrafting
Explore remote wilderness waterways with lightweight rafts.
Kayaking
Experience Montana rivers from calm stretches to intense rapids.
Group Programs
Customized team building and group adventures.
Courses
Professional instruction from certified guides.
Minimum Age
Varies by adventure
Adventure Level
- Beginner to Advanced
Overview
Zoo Town Surfers is Montana’s premier river adventure company, based in Missoula. Whether you want a half-day taste of whitewater or a multi-day backcountry expedition, we have an adventure built for your skill level.
We operate under special use permits from the US Forest Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and the Bureau of Land Management.
Quick Facts
- 6 adventure categories: rafting, river surfing, packrafting, kayaking, group programs, courses
- Trips range from half-day to multi-day expeditions
- All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary for most trips
- Based in Alberton, MT with a seasonal outpost in Idaho
- All equipment provided
What You Bring
- Sturdy footwear (anything but flip-flops!)
- Quick-drying or breathable clothing (no cotton!)
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
What We Provide
- Raft, kayak, or packraft (trip dependent)
- PFD (personal flotation device)
- Helmet
- Guide/instructor
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