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The Wild and Scenic Section of the Rogue River is a fun multi-day rafting and kayaking trip that can take the average group 3-4 days to complete peacefully. Our family used to do a 5 day 4 night trip down, but came to the conclusion years later that a 4 day 3 night trip was truly the best way to go. Like I mentioned before in other posts, I have been going down the Rogue River since I was 4 years old. My Mom has been rafting for over 30 years and this was her first trip solo down this section of river at the age of 57. She, like always, had perfect lines and showed everyone how to row down the river with her old Avon Pro Bucket boat! As decided on the trip, it might be finally time to retire the Avon Pro raft and move into a new self bailer... If you want to check out all the photos in my album for the trip click here: Wild and Scenic Rogue River Album.
So the Trip started with everyone deciding to meet at my Grandmas on Tuesday night and get up early for an hour driver to the put-in. The next day brought a smooth system that got us all on the water around Noon. Overall, the first day was pretty chill and relaxing with only a few rapids. That night was filled with relaxing, talking, and good food. Here are a few pictures from Day 1.The Put In, Kellie and Tyler all ready to go in the Green Bean Got flat water? Work on flat water TricksRainy FallsRainy FallsChristina and Everyone in the backgroundCamp Number 1Christina and I's Humble AbodeTyler Showing off his Awesome Air Puma Raft in Traditional StyleAfter everyone had setup camp one, relaxed, and then made a little food, Christina and I headed over to check out Whisky Creek Cabin. Here are a few photos from our short hike.The Next day we woke up early and got a good start to the day. Each day on the river, except the first day usually entails about 8-12 miles of river time. So on Day 2 we managed to bust out 8-9 miles.Some Young Ducks Warming themselves next to our campChristina next to one of many Creeks to play inCamp 2After a really good night sleep at Camp 2 we woke up to some major weather changes. Instead of the 90 degree weather as promised we ended up getting a cool windy day. Overall it was still a great day but by the time we got to camp after 13 miles of river, everyone was tired and ready for food. Here are some pictures from day 3.
Helping Row through the flat water sections... I was really tiredTyler Enjoying Himself while Kellie WorksOne of Many Lodges on Day 3With Day 3 coming to a close we cooked a good meal and all relaxed and told stories. After a good evening everyone headed to bed early from such a long day. Early the next morning everyone was up and about ready for the day. We packed up and were on the water around 10am. With lots of flat water to cover and a long drive home on Day 4, everyone decided to push through the last 7 miles. My Mom and her very very Old Raft!Kellie All ready for the Cold DayWe got to the Take-Out in good time and made the Drive over the many different passes. The Trip was awesome and even with a litlle bad weather everyone had a ton of fun. Hopefully Next year everyone will be able to get down there agian! If you want to check out more photos in my album click here: Wild and Scenic Rogue River Album.Stay Tuned for the little bit of Video that Christina and got. I am in still editing and working on putting it all together.
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