Re: Float trip suggestions?

mwb@pacbell.net
Wed, 10 Sep 1997 08:27:57 -0700


Riordan, Tim wrote:
>
> This is a bit off the general topic of this newsgroup, but.....
>
> We returned in August from our 18-day Canyon river running trip. I can
> honestly say it was the best time I've ever had in my life...all my concerns
> because of not knowing what the trip would be like evaporated as soon as we
> put the oars in the water, heard those Canyon Wrens, and got through the
> first rapids.
>
> We still are having a time adjusting to "real life".
>
> My question is this: Realizing that we are forever spoiled by our first
> river running trip being the best in this country, does any one have a
> suggestion of wilderness rivers that have good multi-day trips, with access
> to outfitters to rent equipment. There doesn't neccesarily have to be big
> whitewater (since we're novices, probably smaller would be better anyway).
> But since we live in North Florida, I'd be most interested to know of good
> rivers in the Southeast.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Katrina Riordan
>
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Don't know about the southeast but you might try around Vernal or Moab
Ut. the Green- Desolation Gray, Still water/Labrynth would be great
rivers. four days or so depending on your hiking etc.

Glad the river is still in your mind and that you had a good trip. BG
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