First Few Days of Expedition

Hello all! Just wanted to let you know that we have had a great first few days on WILD Idaho 2008. It all started with Max arriving last Saturday, with Megan, Maggie, and Challis joining in on Sunday. Harry flew straight from his graduation to Boise on Monday, and we went directly from the airport to the campsite on the MF Boise River, near Twin Springs, Idaho.

During the first few days, Maggie and Harry were joined by Dani and Geoff from the BSU Outdoor Program for the first part of their ACA Instructor's course. They had classroom sessions and river sessions, discussing various techniques instructors use. Kristin ran that part of the expedition, challenging everyone to ratchet up their teaching and paddling skills.

Meanwhile, Max, Challis, and Megan paddled with me on the MF Boise. We did a variety of stretches on this Class II+ gem. We worked hard to get back into paddling shape, and to practice the skills needed for the rest of the expedition. Max and Megan were great peer leaders, helping Challis learn the basics.

Then, we all regrouped to run more of the MF Boise River. We popped massive "enders" on some really fun waves, worked our way down 12 miles of the river, and passed the huge city of Twin Springs (Population: 2).

Well, that's all for now, but we will get the students to add to this blog. Here are a sampling of pictures to let you see what we have been up to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27853663@N04/?saved=1


Sean