Feedback from a Boy Scout rafting trip on the South Fork American River on April 27, 2008.

The trip was a great adventure. To be honest with you it was great for Scouting and they did have a blast but there was more to it. Two Scouts pulled out after I paid. That left 2 openings.My Wife and daughter got to go and that meant my whole family was there.

My Wife and I discovered how great this trip was for us and we are looking at booking a trip next year on the Middle Fork for a two day trip. We had an absolute blast and realized we found another thing in common that we LOVE to do together. We have been together 25 years and are high school sweethearts and Rafting has brought to us another great moment in our marriage. I want to thank you for this even though you didn’t know this was going to happen.

Arron was our guide and he did an excellent job. Our boat had the younger kids in it, so he was being extra careful with us. I was on point and I was pushing it more than he liked because of the kids. I was the biggest on the boat. We did fine, he was just concerned when the splashing got to close and was concerned that somebody my get hit by an oar. Which he should since he is responsible for the rafts safety. I knew this and understood but sometimes you get caught up in the moment. Laura was the other guide and she was excellent. She let the other boat get a little wilder because it had the older scouters and adults on it. They were very happy in that boat also. The food that Arron and Laura made was excellent and the Boys scarfed it up. I could not believe how they attacked the food.

This was my first Rafting Trip and on a scale on a 1 to 10 I would give it a 9. Reason being My Wife and I wanted more adventure. That is why I tell you that we are going to book a trip next year on the Middle Fork. We want to go on the 2 day event. We would like Arron and Laura as our Guides again and yes you may get a hold of me next and get it booked. I don’t know if it will be Scouts or Adults. I have Adults and Adult Couples wanting to do this trip next year.

Thanks again to you and Laura and Arron.

Tony L. Hartland
Troop 152