We’ve just had a few busy days on the river. The river is running at a very good level but surprising not like the high water volumes I have seen over all the years that I have been rafting (35 years). While in Southern Alberta there has been flood warnings and media hype the Red Deer River has been surprisingly low. In fact judging from this river we can’t understand what all the talk is about?
And that is not a bad thing – in the soon to arrive hot days of summer there is going to be plenty of good water conditions for paddling. It’s like the water is being saved for later when it warms up!! That’s not bad at all!
On the last shuttle to the launch site we encountered a group of wild horses and got a very good picture of them. Nearly every time we drive up into the river valley we encounter the same herds of wild horses. It makes for an interesting drive up the Coal Camp Road while you are travelling over that poor road. Many people have been thankful that they haven’t had to drive their own vehicles on it.
Attached are a few pictures that have been taken lately. You can see the river is lots of fun but not dangerously high. When people get back to the rafting center there is plenty that is being talking about. And viewing the collection of pictures that the guides have taken it is fun to see what the day looked like. You never see a frown in any of those pictures. Just smiling, wet and clean faces!
Start making plans for your day on the river. Our summer is short and it’s hard to pack everything into it. You don’t want to miss out on your chance to ride the rapids!
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