Ian and Alan in America on part business and part adventure met Carol and Bill in the late summer time heat of the Rogue Valley. They weather was stunningly beautiful as temperatures soared to 97 degrees, but the Rogue is forgiving and offers pools of cool water to dip into, raging rapids to invigorate, and endless water fighting opportunities for a full day whitewater experience. 
Everyone tested his or her skills in the inflatable kayaks and also tried the ride in the Maravia 16 foot, self bailing raft. Carol and Bill took the rapids like experts and seemed to have an innate ability to get the biggest waves! Everyone played hard with the super soakers, even when the target was themselves! What a great show and a fantastic day with wonderful people. Thanks, guys!
Dena, Aaron, Roy and June all paddled in the inflatable kayaks. There was one tandem kayak and two singles. They all tried their hand at duo digging in the double kayak. The mix and match teams were very impressive as both individual paddlers and team paddlers.
After twelve miles of river time, everyone was ready to enjoy the easy time in camp. Dinner was cooked over the campfire and included fresh salmon, garlic bread, fresh from the garden vegetables, and a Dutch Oven Dessert of peach cobbler. After the stars were out, we stoked up the fire and Dena had her first taste of S'mores. 
The second day of paddling started after a hearty breakfast of Rocky Riffle scramble eggs, bacon, sausage and Dutch Oven biscuits served with homemade blackberry jam and raspberry jam. The paddling crew was ready to hit the waves and enjoy the gorgeous Southern Oregon weather.
Our pro paddlers tested the whitewater floating position in Galice Rapid and Argo and came out victorious! They even managed to save their hats! Traveling the Rogue River with the Price Family enriched our summer. Thanks for a memorable trip!
Poland visits the Rogue! It was Simon and Justyna's first time whitewater rafting. They loved it and the time shared with each other and with nature. It turned out to be an educational trip down the river for both the guide and the guests as we talked about differences between the two countries. Simon noted how friendly we are as we smile a lot. Of course, the people of Poland are also friendly, but there are different times for smiling! 
Lunch today was enjoyed floating style! Yes, that's right…we picnicked on fresh vegetables from the Headquarters Gardens, yummy chicken wraps, freshly baked brownies and more. We ate our lunch right on the Blue Rocket Boat as we floated through the flat waters above Galice Chute. We are so lucky to meet people from all over the world and as time so often shows, there is a bit of each other in all of us! Thank you, Simon and Justyna for an enjoyable and memorable trip!
