Made it out alive!

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Made it out alive!

Postby Yakn1 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:40 pm

Hi Ladies!
I survived the River of No Return...The Miidle Fork of the Salmon River.
I didn't know what to expect as I had never been big river rafting - OMG!!!!!!

The first day was the most difficult. Went from 100 here in Texas to being in a wetsuit, maybe 45 in Idaho and the water temp was 48-50 :o . Of course I was soaked within and few minutes and thought I would freeze to death before the day was over.

We traveled about 100 miles over the six days and had so much fun camping on the shores of the river. I want to do it again!!

We had fairly short days, as the water was twice the norm because of the excessive snow melt and late spring. Made for some very interesting rapids, ones that haven't seen in 15 years.

The water was running so fast, no kayaks were allowed and the "sweet boat"(that normally goes ahead to set camp) was not used.

Fishing was tough, because the water was so high and fast-but caught some anyway. Had to laugh, the guides were impressed with the fish I did get, all of 8 in., told them that was bait fish in Texas :lol:

Guess I'm glad to be home, but honestly I felt like I belonged there. I'm more at home in the wilderness...

Been trying to catch up with all the posts, may take a few more days. Until I do, I hope everyone is well and have to admit ---I MISSED YA'LL

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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby mitch5252 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:45 pm

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Vicki, I am SOOOO envious...you did something that's on my Bucket List!!!
I'm glad you had a great, if cold, time!!!

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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby BirdbyBird » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:03 pm

I admire your fortitude! :D I haven't decided if I really need to go down the fast white water stuff....... :shock: But it does sound like fun. Glad you made it back in one piece. :)
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby sharon » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:07 pm

Tina, you knocked my post off!! :D Anyway Vicky, glad to hear you made it safe and sound and had fun to boot! When's your next trip???? :D And we missed you, too!!!
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby carold » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:25 pm

OK Vicky, hope you had time to stop rowing and shaking from the cold to take pics :twisted: Glad you had such a "swell" time :oops: carold
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby mtngal » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:36 pm

Hey Vicky! So glad you guys had a great time! (I'm love the
wilderness too :) ).
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby Bethers » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:42 pm

So glad you had such a good time. And I will want you to do it again, because I live vicariously through you on this one. I do know what you mean about "belonging" tho. Sometimes I just get someplace and I'm home - usually somewhere out with no one else. Does that mean I'm antisocial?

Been thinking about you - looking forward to hearing about your trip. Nice to know it was all you wanted it to be.
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby Redetotry » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:50 pm

So glad you had a great trip, sounds like fun but I don't think I'd be brave enough. I do love hearing about someone else having such a good experience, hope you can go again soon for another wilderness fix!
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby bluepinecones » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:13 pm

What an exciting adventure!
You might enjoy the movie, The River Wild with Merrell Streepe, I think. Not so much for plot but for scenery and rafting trip. Think it was filmed in Idaho or Mt.
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby sunshinecruiserTN » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:47 pm

Wow, what a woman! Sounds like a blast. Glad you caught some of the "big" fish!
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby avalen » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:54 pm

how exciting!!
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby flick4411 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:05 pm

Vicky

I'm with Mitch and Beth: This is on my bucket list as well, and until I can cross it off the list, I'm living vicariously. So when are WE going back to do it again! LOL :lol: :lol:
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby Yakn1 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:13 pm

I'm planning on going back next summer, but probably later in the year and maybe do more fishing.

Idaho River Journeys is a great rafting company. The guides are super, the food even better. I think I will go with them again. At first I thought, well I've done this river,so goon to some place else. Well duh...the river changes every day...so I will be back!
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby Liz » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:53 pm

Sounds like a lot of fun! I'd enjoy it on a calmer river I think.
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Re: Made it out alive!

Postby snowball » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:06 pm

Liz wrote:Sounds like a lot of fun! I'd enjoy it on a calmer river I think.

If you make it to Jackson WY join up with a scenic float on the snake...very pretty
Sounds like you had a lot of fun...and I think I'll enjoy the trip vicariously as well! :D
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