By Ted Schredd
Whitewater rafting is an easy way
to get an adrenaline rush. The reason I like it
is that it doesn’t matter how many times you
have gone before, when the big waves come in, the
rookies and the experts all get the same level of
adventure.
I have had the satisfaction of rafting with Hyak
Adventures out of Vancouver BC numerous times. While
rafting this August I met a sparkly fellow named
Michael. It was his birthday and his wish was to
go rafting. No big deal right? Well it was his 80th
birthday and his wife Josie (81) came along for
the ride.
I asked Michael why in the world he wanted to go
whitewater rafting. He said, “Well Ted I really
just wanted to have a little nervous excitement.”
Discover Fun tips their hat to Michael and Josie
for being such fun loving souls. It gives me goose
bumps whenever I meet someone who is determined
to live life to the fullest, no matter what their
age is.
I highly suggest you get out there
and try this form of good clean fun. Wherever you
are in the world there is probably a whitewater
rafting company near you. If you live in the Vancouver,
BC region call Hyak and get $20 off a day of white
water rafting courtesy of Discover Fun. Hyak is
running raft trips until the end of September
Hyak’s number is (604) 734-8622 or their website
is wwww.hyak.com
