The rapids got a little more tricky as we progressed downstream, but it was nothing overly difficult to handle. I'm no expert at rafting, but I'm pretty sure we were having a pretty tame rafting experience. Still, a good intro for someone like me.
courtesy JInnes
courtesy JInnes
courtesy JInnes
Fun in the Washing Machine
After completing a full run of their standard course on the Red River, we trudged back up to a waiting bus, which transported us back up to the start. After a quick lunch, it was time for our second run, which Alex had us do a little faster and with perhaps slightly more challenging lines through the rapids. At various points, we stopped to allow some of our group to have a little fun diving off the rocks and into the water.
courtesy JInnes
courtesy JInnes
After the rafting, we were provided access to the hot tubs and a dinner back at the New World headquarters building, and then it was time to head home.
Overall, a fun and easy intro to rafting.
Interactive Trackmap, Red River rafting day
Trip Data - Red River Rafting Run 1
Start Time:
11:46a.m.
End Time:
1:56p.m.
Duration:
2h9m
Distance:
6.07 km
(3.77 mi)
Average Speed:
2.8 km/hr
(1.8 mph)
Start Elevation:
365ft
(111m)
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Max Elevation:
371ft
(113m)
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Min Elevation:
225ft
(69m)
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End Elevation:
237ft
(72m)
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* : +/- 75 feet
Total Elevation Gain:
19ft
(6m)
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Total Elevation Loss:
141ft
(43m)
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* : +/- 75 feet
Elevation Graph
Trip Data - Red River Rafting Run 2
Start Time:
2:51p.m.
End Time:
4:41p.m.
Duration:
1h49m
Distance:
5.93 km
(3.68 mi)
Average Speed:
3.3 km/hr
(2.0 mph)
Start Elevation:
366ft
(111m)
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Max Elevation:
368ft
(112m)
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Min Elevation:
224ft
(68m)
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End Elevation:
276ft
(84m)
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* : +/- 75 feet
Total Elevation Gain:
27ft
(8m)
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Total Elevation Loss:
119ft
(36m)
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* : +/- 75 feet
Elevation Graph
