To say I had fun would be an understatement, but let’s start at the beginning. Since I have limited access to e-mail and none to phone, I did not get the 4 extra e-mails sent to me by Chris, the owner of AWA. I happily showed up at the original meeting time and place. I got to observe as Chris and his crew were readying supplies for our trip down the American River.
We were the first run of the season and it takes a lot of gear and preparation to get 14 people down to the river, loaded onto rafts with all proper safety and rafting equipment. We each wore a wet suit, a splash jacket, life jacket and helmet. AWA was also moving into its new home on Route 49 just North of Marshall Gold Discovery Park.
I followed Chris to the new location and met my fellow rafters and our guides.
We got a lesson in paddling and commands from Josh and were loaded into rafts. Josh and nine guests in one raft and me and 3 guides in the other 🙂 The river was running cold, high, and fast. Our raft was responsible for the safety of the guests in the other raft and to give the crew a shakedown on the river.
If you have not rafted the American River you must come immediately to California and “just do it”. This is a fast river with some big rapids. The trip combines the river’s natural beauty, rich historical background, and exhilarating rapids into one great whitewater experience. I felt completely at ease as Eric, Diane and Lindsay took turns guiding us down the river.
You can raft the American with 30 different companies, Action Whitewater Adventures is a family company, and the owner, Chris, has been rafting this river since he was 14. Chris and his guides are comfortable taking your 8 year old or 80 year old down the river safely. Check out the website and make your reservations. http://www.actionwhitewater.com
I had an absolutely wonderful, thrilling, wet, fun ride!!
Edgar spent a fun day at Dog-Woods Resort and was well taken care of by Theresa, I picked him up and he was dirty and, I swear, smiling. We both had a great day!
Cathy
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