What class is the Royal Gorge at this water level (950 cfs)? There seems to be some discrepency between the commercial trips who rate it at a IV-V and guide books which rate it at a III+-IV.
I have guided (raft) Browns numerous times and am looking for something a little more challenging, but I will be taking a few novices down the river and am concerned about geting in over my head. I have only seen the Gorge once as a paddler about 6 years ago.
Also is there a guide book with a good description of each rapid in the Gorge or is my only option to scout Sunshine, Sledgehammer etc?
Thanks
I have guided (raft) Browns numerous times and am looking for something a little more challenging, but I will be taking a few novices down the river and am concerned about geting in over my head. I have only seen the Gorge once as a paddler about 6 years ago.
Also is there a guide book with a good description of each rapid in the Gorge or is my only option to scout Sunshine, Sledgehammer etc?
Thanks