Don't swim across the river
Hi Chris and Buzz, I just hate to be a rain cloud on anyone's parade. So I
won't be one. That said, speaking personally, if I tried what you suggested
(at...
Tom Martin 2007-03-24 13:31:20 #45542
Re: a ride across the river
Buzz -
I am intrigued by your technique, and might even try it myself someday. Seems that using a small, lightweight pair of swim fins might greatly...
Bob Bordasch 2007-03-24 12:53:17 #45541
Re: a ride across the river from Lava-Chuar
Sally,
I concur completely with Chris regarding your location to get a boat ride. Boats do not
stop at the mouth of Lava-Chuar Creek, but they frequently...
Jan Taylor 2007-03-24 12:36:46 #45540
Re: Bass TH Drop Contact #
Ambika check you e-mail, I dug up the e-mail I sent months ago. Good
thing I haven't cleaned out my sent box in months.
See you this weekend!
Tim 2007-03-24 12:34:10 #45539
Re: a ride across the river
I like a little adventure but what's your backup if the current takes
> you further down stream than you planned on? I think you take your
> life in your...
Buzz Burrell 2007-03-24 12:30:27 #45538
Re: a ride across the river
Buzz,
I could see that working for a strong swimmer. As a former competitive swimmer, I have considered it, but am put off by the warnings about hypothermia...
Chris Forsyth 2007-03-23 23:15:39 #45537
Re: a ride across the river
Hi Pete,
The short answer is "way easier than I expected". Most of my hiking buddies thought I was nuts, but I got some encouragement from Tom Martin who...
Chris Forsyth 2007-03-23 22:59:31 #45536
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