Re: AZRA Trips
I seem to remember that "Over the Edge" rated probability of death from river rafting in GC about the same as golfing so that's pretty low. I don't golf but...
Bob Marley 2006-10-05 15:43:23 #43216

Re: AZRA Trips
See below --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, Dick Matthews wrote: > > Is being throw out of a raft dangerous? Not particularly in GC as the...
Bob Marley 2006-10-05 15:32:04 #43215

Re: AZRA Trips
Doug Nering wrote: > > >>Is it dangerous to use a tether? >> >> >I would think that would be a real strong "oh yeah!!" -- don't do...
Dick Matthews 2006-10-05 14:08:32 #43214

Re: AZRA Trips
Everyone could have a slightly different idea about this. Bob M will have a definitive view. This could be fun... On Oct 5, 2006, at 13:13, Dick...
Doug Nering 2006-10-05 13:28:54 #43213

Re: AZRA Trips
Not usually dangerous, as we always had PFD's on. The biggest danger is probably just hypothermia, as the water's pretty chilly. I suppose that if you...
Hank Schnieder 2006-10-05 13:21:24 #43212

Re: AZRA Trips
Is being throw out of a raft dangerous? Does it result in death? Evacuation? Bad hair day? Is it dangerous to use a tether? Please help us non-rafters...
Dick Matthews 2006-10-05 13:11:49 #43211

Re: AZRA Trips
I agree, he did have the boat set up properly for the run, and they had all scouted it together. After 8 - 10 days he also had the paddlers pretty well...
Hank Schnieder 2006-10-05 12:37:29 #43210

Re: AZRA Trips
BTW, I should have said "flat" not "quiet" -- the surprising thing is how often flat (or mostly flat) water in GC is not quiet... On Oct 5, 2006, at...
Doug Nering 2006-10-05 12:22:44 #43209

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