Snake River Fund http://snakeriverfund.org/blog Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:15:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ambassador sees too much ‘tude on Snake Brandon Zimmerman, Jackson Hole News & Guide

River Ambassador

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…

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=528 Community votes in favor of Propostion 8 !! 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!

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=522 Snake River Fund Board Member writes fly-fishing guide book for Snake River 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…

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=511 AED saves teen’s life on boat ramp 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…

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=506 Another Legendary Float Trip 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…

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=478 What an Incredible River Rescue Course! 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.

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=471 Snake River Advisory!

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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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.…

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=293 BTNF Ranger Named River Manager of the Year

David Cernicek

Wyoming Forest Service Staff Named River Manager of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Nan Stinson (307) 276-5826
DATE: May 18, 2010

Jackson, Wyo. –David Cernicek, of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District, was recognized with the prestigious River Manager of the Year award from the River Management Society (RMS). Cernicek is the Natural Resource Specialist and River Manager for the Bridger-Teton’s popular Snake River Canyon, and a myriad of Wild and Scenic eligible and designated streams and rivers across the Forest.

Cernicek joins only two…

]]> http://snakeriverfund.org/blog/?p=289 Fly Fishing Film Tour Friday! 2010 Fly Fishing Film TourCatch these great flicks!

The Snake River Fund invites friends and supporters to come out for the Fly Fishing Film Tour when it stops Friday at Center for the Arts.

The fourth annual tour is the brainchild of Tom Bie, editor of The Drake magazine and a former Jackson Hole guide and outdoors writer. Seven first-run films will be screened, capturing angling action from steelhead in British Columbia to snook and tarpon in the Everglades and classic trout…

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