just a "heads up" on the cheoah-- word is the river's going to be completely packed out with a 'wait' to put on that first day.... which isn't really problematic.... but we heard locals/ officials have set "fixed" shuttle prices of $16-$20 per paddler.... and it's *mandatory* you use their shuttles due to access issues.
I'll most likely be there that wknd: the river itself is a bit over my head, but alot of paddlers in this region seem to be planning to make the trip.
