Rafting the Sauk River

We all met at the South Kirkland Park-n-Ride at 8:30am to caravan up North to Darrington. We arrived a little early, so we decided to visit a local garage sale...sad to report, no one bought anything! We met up with our guides at the trading post at 11am and followed them to the end point on the Sauk River. We were given our wetsuits, booties, helmets and life jackets.

They we traveled by bus/shuttle to the start point and enjoyed a nice picnic lunch. After some instruction and safety guidelines, it was time to put the boats in the water.

We where off to a good start, or so we thought. During the first rush of water (our guide later told us it isn't considered a rapid) our guide fell out of the boat, so we were on our own. Luckily Eric noticed and told the rest of us and they he began yelling out commands. We got through it and over to the side and Sumit extended his paddle to Katie. With Katie (our guide)back in the boat, we could continue on.

I was overwhelmed and scared when we began on the river. But after about ten minutes, my adrenalin kicked in and I was having a great time. I can't wait to go rafting on another river! Hopefully the Titan in September. :)