Having a Scream at the Haystacks!

Just another look at how much fun is had with Otter Rafting Adventures!

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Just another day in the life of a river guide......

Swim at the Diagonal Ledge

Surfing the Diagonal Ledge on the Red Deer River at low water levels, can be ton’s of fun.

Of all the rapids on the Red Deer River, this is the one I have the most respect for. Here I have encountered the most ill prepared novice rafters, out for a day of fun, hesitating on whether to keep going downstream or getting off the river and walking for the road. It is also the only location where I have seen paddlers who had been on the river, not wearing helmets, hypothermic with blood on there faces. It is always important to think safety first which includes wearing the proper equipment and do some preparations.

At lower water and flow rates, this ledge also makes a thrilling place for playing in the small reversals formed as the water falls over the ledge (note - falls over, not flows over). My advice is don’t try this without someone who’s hasn’t done this before, as well as have your safety guy set up and maybe even a second one of them.

Here is a video of an exciting ride taken from the raft!

Now here are some photos of what this same surf looked like from shore. A few of these shots show the person holding the video camera. You can combine the two media to get a better idea of the experience. Doesn't this scream FUN!!

Some more cool surfing shots.

Working on Rafting and Pottery lately

 

I’ve been working quite a bit lately. I get up in the morning and wonder which hat to wear first, since each job requires a different hat, and lately I’ve been getting hat hair. The last few days the weather has improved and I’ve been able to fire the pottery outside during the day and work on rafting inquiries at night.

I have done both barrel-fired and some raku. I built a new, bigger raku kiln and some of my pieces have really taken off. So here is some of the barrel fired and some raku.

Barrel Fired

Raku

         

It sure helps when the weather cooperates and you can work with better equipment!

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