Water, Water, everywhere…
July 11, 2007
I have never seen a river that I could not love. Moving water…has a fascinating vitality. It has power and grace and associations. It has a thousand colors and a thousand shapes, yet it follows laws so definite that the tiniest stream is an exact replica of a great river. -Roderick Haig-Brown
Walking the leisurely 400 foot hike down to the Lower Elk River in Fernie, BC, you can almost feel serene and at peace with nature… If it wasn’t for the helmets and bulky life jackets restricting your movements and itching your already sweaty scalp. I mean, seriously! Why did they force you to wear all of this uncomfortable, itchy, heavy, lumpy - and did I mention itchy - stuff?!Then you hear a roaring sound in your ears. It was wild, untamed, and filled your heart with adrenaline, making you forget about the heat, the gaudy life jacket, and the uncomfortable helmets.
The river was calling.
Listening to last minute instructions, double-checking our - itchy - safety gear, and confirming our groups, we awkwardly climbed onto the big, rubbery boats ready for a wet adventure. Gripping our oars and strategically placing ourselves around the raft, we push off…
At Mountain High River Adventures, they offer thrill-seekers a trip they will never forget! Being in business since 1995, this company offers whitewater rafting on class 3-4 rivers, a full day adventure with lunch included, and beautiful scenic routes down the Lower Elk River, in beautiful Fernie, British Columbia.
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