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Originally Posted by producerchik
I know I can do it. I'm not worried about that one bit. I'm in shape and a very good swimmer. Not to mention, I have had to swim some this summer. What does it compared to other Class V whitewater in the state? By the way, I tried to do a trip with you guys on the Poudre. I called several times, and no one returned my phone calls. I even called other outfitters, and had the same issue. I guess the Poudre isn't getting any love this summer. Too bad.
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What time did you call? If you call any of the companies during business hours you shouldn't have any trouble booking a trip. I don't know what's so hard about it... I'd say try again, but the water is dropping fast and you won't get the experience you're looking for.
As for Gore, you're going to love it! It's the scariest, craziest, funnest commercial raft trip around. But I'm serious about being in shape. Every tourist that waddles into the shop tells me that they know they can do it. Self confidence and self awareness are two very different things. I'm not saying that you can't, or don't have what it takes. You've been rafting, you're young, and you're asking the right questions. I'm just trying to answer them as honestly as I can.
If I recall your previous post you mentioned swimming Seidel's before. That's not a swim, that's a dip in the pool compared to a 1/4 mile of Gore beat down! Of course you will probably portage Gore Rapid, and if you're followed my advice about who to go with you might just stay in the boat the whole time!
Maybe you should call AVA and tell them you want to run Pine Creek/Numbers with them and have them evaluate you for a Gore trip. They can help you make the decision while running a genuine class 5 rapid.
Have fun.