So, I took my 2nd trip down the Ocoee river this year on July 4th, both within 2 weeks of each other. I was lucky enough to get the same guide this trip as I’ve had my other trips. Danger Dan is simply the best guide. This was the first trip rafting on the front and let me say that I drank as much of the Ocoee has I could without falling in. On the bus ride up to the drop off point, guide Michael sat with me. What a small world…he knows where my little small home town is in Ga! He told me about some of his trips down the river………and some falls. Funny thing on this trip is our raft ended up behind his and I was able to catch him in action. Be sure and watch the video to catch this entertainment. You will also see the beauty of this river, some wild rapids that tried to EAT US ALIVE. Danger Dan did a water rescue at Hell Hole, which wasn’t easy considering we had to paddle our ass off to get through the powerhouse rapids from a dead stop. Somewhere along the way my Aquapac for the flip cam didn’t seal right and got a little water in it. It made it to the end to the trip, but the rush of water from Hell Hole was more than it could take. The cam froze up and wouldn’t do anything. Was happy when I after letting the battery run dead and then charging for a bit I was able to retrieve all of my videos from the day. YAY!!! Sad to say I still haven’t gotten to surf Hollywood yet. Looks like I need to make another trip….WHO’S WITH ME NEXT TIME?? I need folks that can paddle hard!
July 4th 2010 Ocoee from Donna on Vimeo.
Well I can’t see the video yet because I am using a Sprint card for my internet right now. It is too slow for the video to buffer so I can watch it. But as soon as I get a chance I will. I wish I could have been with you for this one. A rescue? WOW! Thank God it wasn’t you that needed to be rescued at least. OH! And I’m with you next time! I sooooo can’t wait to go back!
I think the video is working now! Thanks for letting me know!
very nice
Man, You have become such an adrenaline junkie!! You’re making me nervous about New York. You may just get up in somebody’s grill for the rush of it and get us whacked!!
As groovy as it looks, you will still never catch me doing this, even though Gary and the kids are planning a trip to do it soon.
Loved your music selections and seeing Katie Bug!!!
Awesome video! Looks like you guys had an amazing 4th!