So, on a Class V river things can get out of control quickly. Especially at 0800 hrs when you are still recovering from the drinking that ensued the night before. Hold on tight – make sure your foot is stuffed firmly between the rubber thing in front of you, hold on to your paddle, and listen to your guide. Mostly though – whatever you do – don’t fall out at this rapid – here, at this precise point where the rapid starts to devour boats and people. But what kind of fun and adventure would this be without any action? Someone always has to fall out – at the clear-cut point – when you have no right falling out of a rubber boat in a Class V rapid. Awesome – panic ensues. I know someone is gone because I feel feet fly over my head, however I can’t see sh*t because of the 5 foot wave of white water encompassing our boat. We dip up and over – I look back and see our floater – drastically grasping for the boat in the middle of this rapid. I look forward and see most everyone laughing their asses off – it is oddly hilarious to see your boat mate grasping for life in the midst of panic and confusion. Safety is achieved however – laughter ensues – STOP laughing! Forward 4 – GO.
When an opportunity arises – you have to grasp it! That’s what I’m doing. No regrets. “You want to go white water rafting?” Hell yes I want to go white water rafting and I make it happen. What’s the next adventure you say? Sky diving – yeah – you heard me right. I’m going to jump out of a god damn plane… Oh F*CK ME. But – I’ve been given the opportunity so guess what – I’m going to take it.
And so should you.
Stay frothy,
-Billups
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