dude, I rafted this river like 3 days before this in Sept 2020! my boat captain wore a sunoco gas station attendant shirt 🤣 jersey turnpike had my back I was never worried. we cruised everything no sweat but it was big obstacles that day. I watched as the boat behind us got amplitude and flipped over the iron ring rapid. we had to paddle back and pull survivors into our boat. then on the way back, the bus driver was ripping it through the mountain in the schoolbus. motorcycle almost ran head-on into us but somehow he skidded and popped back up and didnt die all happening at like 40+ mph (watched it unfold out the window). was an insane day 🤣
All the rapids are Class 4, except for Iron Ring, they are just trying to make you feel better, or they really suck! Look up Cherry Creek, a real class 5+
The guide's description of going in at Pillow Rock was right on. I had the "pleasure" of going in last month. Yeah, one & done. It was a great day but I don't feel the need to do it again.
Go with a guide that knows the river, how to avoid the dumb mistakes, and you'll want to return again. This "guide" does not reflect the caliber of guides you'll find on the Upper Gauley...
SUPER fun video to watch! I just had my first ever rafting trip on the Deschutes...it was all class 3 and below, except for one class 4 that they snuck in on us. I was terrified to go but had the best time and can't wait to go again!
Haha this video is great! Thanks for making it. He totally meant to do that to you guys on pillow. I always wondered how people rammed their raft right into. Now I know. 😂
@@jacobbell1934Guided there since 76. Back then it was considered Class 5, but as skills and equipment has gotten better it's not Class 5 and definitely not 5+ as the video shows...
@@Michael65429that doesn’t make any sense dude. Classes are based off of technique/maneuvering, water flow, as well as wave size AND risk to life/obstacles. I wouldn’t want you taking me down the Gauley with that sort of attitude lol
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Looks like that was some fun and exciting moments when you fell in the water. You should try six mile creek in Alaska. Its really intense and extremely fun. It has lot of class 5 rapids. Check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oWqBdThezcY.html
I think you’re talking about the angle not the line. The angel was fine to spin off and finish the A line. You can see them stop paddling plus their stance and strokes weren’t proper. Not a big deal. They aren’t guides, they’re just there to have fun. Guides aren’t going to be mad at them for low effort unless it’s a serious risk
This guide purposefully took the dump line at Pillow just because he can. This company has the worst safety record on the Gauley, and I'm talking about multiple deaths... Do some research.
