There are several reasons to live in Colorado. Most all of them involve being outside in this great state enjoying the activities that the mountains offer. This year, we had epic amounts of snowfall, which translates directly into great white water rafting in the Spring and Summer. We departed on a Friday afternoon to Canon City and camped in a Red Rock enclave that was secluded and beautiful. The boys enjoyed climbing up on the red rock bluffs that encircled our camp. We had a fire, food, fireside and all the usual good stuff that makes a camping trip excellent.
In the morning, we embarked for our white-water adventure. As we waited for our bus to be ready to take us to the boats, we played Volleyball in the sand. All I could think about was that I hoped the boys would be better at rafting than they were at playing Volleyball. The older boys went down the crown jewel of Southern Colorado: The Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge is an impressive site any way you see it. However, being on the water is a whole different experience: terrifying, exhilarating, and memorable. We separated into two rafts of 6 boys each and headed down the Arkansas River. The white water was plentiful and fun. It bounced us around, soaked us to the bone, and made for some great memories. The River goes up to Class V rapids when it goes through the Gorge, so it was some serious white water with memorable names like Boat Eater, Wall Smasher, and Sunshine Falls. The boys loved it and the leaders loved it too. Certainly, a memorable and fun experience.
written by Mike
In the morning, we embarked for our white-water adventure. As we waited for our bus to be ready to take us to the boats, we played Volleyball in the sand. All I could think about was that I hoped the boys would be better at rafting than they were at playing Volleyball. The older boys went down the crown jewel of Southern Colorado: The Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge is an impressive site any way you see it. However, being on the water is a whole different experience: terrifying, exhilarating, and memorable. We separated into two rafts of 6 boys each and headed down the Arkansas River. The white water was plentiful and fun. It bounced us around, soaked us to the bone, and made for some great memories. The River goes up to Class V rapids when it goes through the Gorge, so it was some serious white water with memorable names like Boat Eater, Wall Smasher, and Sunshine Falls. The boys loved it and the leaders loved it too. Certainly, a memorable and fun experience.
written by Mike
