My role has been to supervise about 90-mile white water rafting trips. Early on the boys will toe the line. With a little time and experience behind them, however, they want to start testing the waters. The biggest hassle though is controlling the accompanying adults that egg them on. Last trip was the first time we ever flipped a raft when against orders a group ventured ahead. Fortunately a sprained wrist was the only injury.
A lifetime experience for most of the kids as they'll never repeat it as adults. At my age though, I'm having second thoughts about taking on those risks and will likely call it quits.
I can not imagine the feelings one endures at the loss of a child.
Last edited by 1minute; 07/02/15.
