All of the drift boats that his company Jackson Hole Vintage Adventures uses are hand-made by the very guides that pilot them downriver. Though modern drift boats are generally fashioned from fiberglass, local outfitter AJ DeRosa puts an artisan twist on his river adventures. Because drift boats are small, generally holding no more than five passengers, they're able to navigate shallow channels and tricky eddies that larger rafts would be unable to explore. Like inflatable rafts, drift boats are steered by a pair of oars, but the similarities stop there. Wooden dories, or drift boats, are a classic mode of conveyance on the Snake for fishermen and floaters alike. Jackson's rustic Western feel doesn't stop on the river. Note that permits are necessary for floating within Grand Teton National Park, so it may be easiest to join a guided trip. For those who enjoy charting the course of their own adventures, these boats can also be rented. Outfitters in Jackson Hole offer guide services in canoes and kayaks, as well as larger, multi-person rafts and "duckies," the kayak's inflatable twin. Whether your vessel of choice is an old-school inner-tube, a wooden drift boat, or heavy-duty raft, you'll find that there's no better way to soak in the mountains' grandeur and glimpse local wildlife than a leisurely float down the river.
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Locals claim that a lazy trip down the Snake is as good as it gets in Jackson-or anywhere else for that matter. Scenic Floating: The Next Level of Laid Back
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