This year marks the 40th anniversary of my first rafting trip, a 4- or 5-day commercial trip on the San Juan in southeastern Utah. For quite a few years, I joined both commercial and private trips on rivers throughout the west, and did guide training on the South Fork of the American and on the Cheat. I did the Rogue in 1997. I haven't been on a multi-day rafting trip in too many years, and I miss it! I'm also in a place where I don't know if my physical fitness is adequate for anything more than a riffle. Maybe it's time to find out!
You really hit a serious point. I am interviewing a guide who only started in his fifties. Go do it. I recommend ORE, they are right in your back yard. Let me know if you want an introductory email. Hell, you might get your old job back. They're the folks who hired the old guy.
I’ve been rafting on the Rogue but my favorite rafting experience was in British Columbia at Kumsheen Rafting - class 4 & 5+ rapids on the Fraser & Thompson rivers. I’ve done both paddle and power boats on both rivers, loved both but my preference is the power boat as you can circle back and go thru the best rapids several times so everyone can enjoy being front & center. One of my favorite adventures!
My guide on my half-day Rogue River rafting adventure also does the wilderness Rogue trips. I'd love to take this longer trip. And yea to all those who conquered their fears! That never gets old.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of my first rafting trip, a 4- or 5-day commercial trip on the San Juan in southeastern Utah. For quite a few years, I joined both commercial and private trips on rivers throughout the west, and did guide training on the South Fork of the American and on the Cheat. I did the Rogue in 1997. I haven't been on a multi-day rafting trip in too many years, and I miss it! I'm also in a place where I don't know if my physical fitness is adequate for anything more than a riffle. Maybe it's time to find out!
You really hit a serious point. I am interviewing a guide who only started in his fifties. Go do it. I recommend ORE, they are right in your back yard. Let me know if you want an introductory email. Hell, you might get your old job back. They're the folks who hired the old guy.
I’ve been rafting on the Rogue but my favorite rafting experience was in British Columbia at Kumsheen Rafting - class 4 & 5+ rapids on the Fraser & Thompson rivers. I’ve done both paddle and power boats on both rivers, loved both but my preference is the power boat as you can circle back and go thru the best rapids several times so everyone can enjoy being front & center. One of my favorite adventures!
My guide on my half-day Rogue River rafting adventure also does the wilderness Rogue trips. I'd love to take this longer trip. And yea to all those who conquered their fears! That never gets old.
If you need recommendations, I have two. Let me know, unless you're happy with the outfitter you have.
No it doesn’t!
Wow and yikes! I am 67 and I don't know if I could do it though I have always wanted to!
Pamela, I really want to quote you for a variety of reasons. I'll be respectful. This comment is inspring another article. Please advise.
A highly spine-fortifying story, and I loved "meeting" Nic and Annette!
I am most fortunate that I made friends with both of them.
Nice one 💪🌟
The Rogue is lovely, isn't it?
What a fantastic adventure!
It was!!!
I loved reading this!!