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Those of us who have been skiing Bogus Basin for a while know that the ski season is unpredictable. Fortunately, 2018 marks the start of a new era at the popular Idaho ski resort.

Earlier this month we learned that Bogus received the go-ahead from federal officials to begin making snow, meaning skiers, snowboarders, and winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy the mountain sooner – guaranteed.

Whether you have been to the town or not, you have undoubtedly heard of Jackpot. But how did this town of only 1,200 residents come to be?

In the Beginning

The most obvious assumption would be that Jackpot was started to service the residents of Idaho and (somewhat) Utah who wanted to enjoy some time at the blackjack tables or slot machines. And you'd be right.

You've decided! You, your family, and your friends are going to do a 4-day rafting adventure with an outfitter who is taking you on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

If this is your first time on an overnight rafting excursion, it's hard to know what to expect your day is going to look like. You know for sure it is going to be unlike any normal day. We've lined out what you should expect from the time you wake up, to the time you hunker down in your sleeping bag for the night.

Idaho is not just famous for potatoes; this state also has some of the best whitewater rafting in the country! So that begs the question, out of all the awesome places to raft in Idaho, which ones are the best?

We've compiled the top 10 rapids that Idaho rafting guides say are their favorites (in no particular order).