Katie's Corner - June 2016

KATIE'S CORNER

Odds and ends from your pal in Customer Support

Trivia

Q: According to the most commonly used rating system, how many levels of excitement (classes of rapids) are there in whitewater rafting?

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A: The International Scale of River Difficulty identifies SIX grades of difficulty in whitewater rafting, ranging from basically safe to having the potential to cause death or serious injuries. Read about each of them here.

Cool Web Stuff

Spend the next 11 minutes enjoying the excitement as a Boy Scout Troop from Michigan takes on some Class 3 and Class 4 rapids in a river in West Virginia!

Tips & Tricks

Many scouts experience the thrill of whitewater rafting during summer camp or as an outing with their troops. It is considered to be an extreme sport and not something to take on without the experience and guidance of a professional rafting company. If you have an upcoming trip planned, or are curious about taking a ride on the wild side, here is essential information you’ll want to read.

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