Me, Jim, and Brian at basecamp (Lake Helen) on our Shasta Climb.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Second Wind Session 1
Seth, this one is for you...
So Seth was giving me a hard time tonight about not updating the old blog in a long time so I have uploaded a fresh batch of pictures to the photo website and now am updating the blog now.
The first Session of Second Wind went really well (I know I am a month late updating this). Brian, Jim and I spent the first week teaching Maps and Compass and getting ready to goto the river. It was a fairly laid back week. It was nice to actually have time to relax. I spent alot of time reading and catching up on things at the Ranch. It was strange to actually be here and be able to hang out with the staff.
The week at the River was long (6 days, 5 rafting). The temperature was not to bad. Me, Jim and Brian were the only guys out there for the entire time. Jim and I were the only guides to flip rafts this week. In our defense we also took the most boats through Dragon's Tooth. Dragon's Tooth is a Class III+ or IV- rapid depending on the level of the river. It is by far the most technical and difficult rapid we raft through. It is also the most likely rapid to flip our rafts.
Before this we had not flipped any rafts this summer. So everyone enjoyed giving me and Jim a hard time about it. This was only my second flip in Four summers. Jim has flipped enough times for both of us. He is still one of the best guides out here though.
Overall, it was a great week on the river. I did get tired of eating the same thing every day. I enjoyed it though. I find that I am very worn down and tired during these weeks. I think 2 per summer is about all I can handle and not go crazy.
The river continues to be a very challenging growth experience for me. I am constantly stretched and learning new things. I feel that I am not the same person who came here last November because I have learned so much about myself and how to interact with others. I know I will look back and miss it even though it has not always been easy.
So Seth was giving me a hard time tonight about not updating the old blog in a long time so I have uploaded a fresh batch of pictures to the photo website and now am updating the blog now.
The first Session of Second Wind went really well (I know I am a month late updating this). Brian, Jim and I spent the first week teaching Maps and Compass and getting ready to goto the river. It was a fairly laid back week. It was nice to actually have time to relax. I spent alot of time reading and catching up on things at the Ranch. It was strange to actually be here and be able to hang out with the staff.
The week at the River was long (6 days, 5 rafting). The temperature was not to bad. Me, Jim and Brian were the only guys out there for the entire time. Jim and I were the only guides to flip rafts this week. In our defense we also took the most boats through Dragon's Tooth. Dragon's Tooth is a Class III+ or IV- rapid depending on the level of the river. It is by far the most technical and difficult rapid we raft through. It is also the most likely rapid to flip our rafts.
Before this we had not flipped any rafts this summer. So everyone enjoyed giving me and Jim a hard time about it. This was only my second flip in Four summers. Jim has flipped enough times for both of us. He is still one of the best guides out here though.
Overall, it was a great week on the river. I did get tired of eating the same thing every day. I enjoyed it though. I find that I am very worn down and tired during these weeks. I think 2 per summer is about all I can handle and not go crazy.
The river continues to be a very challenging growth experience for me. I am constantly stretched and learning new things. I feel that I am not the same person who came here last November because I have learned so much about myself and how to interact with others. I know I will look back and miss it even though it has not always been easy.
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