Jay Pistono, Snake River Fund River Ambassador
The first problem Snake River Ambassador Jay Pistono had was that he couldn’t keep his cell phone out of the river.
Pistono’s cell phone has fallen out of his pocket and into the river on several occasions this summer. Other times, he’s waded thigh deep into the river unloading boats, not realizing his phone was in his pocket.
“I’m notorious for it,” Pistono said.
“I can’t believe how many times I’ve cooked it.”
Nearing the…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on September 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
PROPOSITION 8 PASSES with 57% of the vote!!
We are thrilled that the community choose to support these critical river recreation sites and these essential land transfers. The Snake River Fund looks forward to the important work that is before us on these projects!
Thank you to everyone who supported this important proposition and to all the hard work put in by board members and volunteers.
Congratulations!
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on August 17th, 2010 | No Comments »
Jackson Hole News & Guide, 8/4/2010
Guide continues tradition with new book
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Who: Boots Allen What: Book signing for “Snake River Fly Fishing: Through the Eyes of an Angler”
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Snake River Angler, near the intersection of Highway 22 and Broadway
How much: $24.95 for 138-page book
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If there is anyone who has Snake River fishing in his genetic code, it is Boots Allen.
The third-generation Jackson Hole fishing guide descends from his grandfather, Boots Allen, one of the…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on August 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
Reproduced with permission from jhunderground.org
River rangers working with rafting guides saved the life of a 16-year-old who suffered a heart attack Friday in the Snake River Canyon.
The teen was part of a Boy Scout rafting trip from Rexburg, Idaho, according to Dave Cernicek, Bridger-Teton National Forest river manager. The group stopped at a jumping rock above Cottonwood Rapid when the boy complained of chest pain and collapsed. He had no pulse or breathing, and trip leaders began CPR while transporting him to the Sheep Gulch takeout about…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on August 3rd, 2010 | No Comments »
The Legends of the Snake becomes more legendary every year! 2010 marked our 4th trip, with over 120 participants to attend the the celebration of the Snake River Fund and to honor many of the communities greatest river character’s. The Legends included many of the pioneers of the rafting and fly fishing industry in Jackson Hole: Jack Dennis, Frank Ewing, John Simms, Paul Bruun, Dick Barker, Bill Guheen, Al Klagge, Byron Tomingas and special guest, John Turner.
In addition to the many volunteers that helped make this evening happen, a big thank…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on July 14th, 2010 | No Comments »
Everyone should think about taking this course next year! The experience was fantastic and left all participants with a new set of tools and critical information needed for recreating at any capacity on the river.
As Mick, the instructor noted, we need to change the river culture in Jackson to one that is safety oriented! Look to do just that next year when we hold another course.
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on July 14th, 2010 | No Comments »
Trees creating a "strainer" in high water
The Bureau of Reclamation has put out an advisory starting immediately through the next 48+ hours due to unexpected large releases out of Jackson Lake Dam.
They reportedly, might be forced to pass inflows!
Be safe and aware!!!
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Filed under: Snake River Fund News, Watershed News on June 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
Recreationalists at Wilson boat ramp access
The Snake River Fund is pleased to announce the hiring of Jay Pistono as river ambassador for the Wilson-to-South Park stretch of the Snake.
Pistono is a longtime mountain and fishing guide who just completed his fourth winter of serving as ambassador on Teton Pass, a cooperative program between the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Friends of Pathways.
Just as he has done on the pass, Pistono will help manage traffic, defuse conflicts and educate users accessing the river at Wilson and South Park. He…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on May 26th, 2010 | No Comments »
As you may have read about in the news, Teton County and the Town of Jackson are evaluating a proposal to use specific-purpose excise tax, or SPET, revenue to pay for improvements at the Wilson Bridge Recreation Area.
photo: Morris Weintraub/The Image Well Photography
The plan envisions a public park with an improved boat ramp, additional parking, pathway access, green space and a protected eddy for swimming. The project would be coordinated with the pathway bridge proposed for the same location.
The Snake River Fund strongly supports this proposal. To…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on March 15th, 2010 | Comments Off
Aaron Pruzan paddles below Wilson with son Noah.
High water this year obliterated the popular swimming hole known as the “Wilson Beach,” sending bathers and dog walkers upstream to the boat ramp eddy. Commercial use of this facility has increased exponentially, and Grand Teton National Park has approved two more fishing permits for outfitters to launch at Moose at take out at Wilson.
With parking in short supply and commercial floaters vying for space with the public, the Snake River Fund aims to create an ambassador program like…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News on December 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
