I’ve been working my way through Travel Savy’s top 10 white water rafting destinations (currently 2/10) but decided early on in the process that, as my time is limited, it would be best to start at the top.

Since then, I’ve made it my unofficial mission to go white water rafting (or surfing) on every trip I take. Related: Walking the West Highland Way- A Complete Guide As it was the first time I’d ever gone I had no idea what to expect or anything to compare it to. What a great decision it turned out to be one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. I’d never been white water rafting before, but true to my nature, Cam didn’t even have to ask and I was in. Half the group wanted to have a relaxing day and explore the Gili Islands the other half wanted to go white water rafting. This simple desire to explore is what led me to travel the world, to make new friends, and to try activities I never would have dreamed of growing up such as spending 11 days white water rafting in the Grand Canyon.Ī few years ago, I was backpacking through Southeast Asia with a few friends and we had a free day in Bali. I like getting out there in the world and doing stuff. That I’m a bit crazy, and that I guess I’m more “outdoorsy” than originally thought. In the past few years, I’ve hiked 40 miles across the Grand Tetons, slept under the stars in Vietnam, and nearly drowned in the Ayung River in Bali. However, my 20s were a time of learning, being selfish, and trying as much stuff as possible. I mean, I dropped out of Cub Scouts, was ‘athletically husky’, and didn’t even know I liked rollercoasters until I was in my early 20s. Growing up, I’d never have considered myself an “outdoorsy” or “adventure sports” type of person.

After all, sometimes the best part of doing cool shit is looking back on it and writing about it. It’s the perfect combination of things I enjoy:Īdventure, nature, and fun- not only to do, but also to remember doing.

Once I put something on the list it eats at me until I actually get to do it. But putting something on a bucket list isn’t enough for me. That’s why an 11-day white water rafting trip in the Grand Canyon has been in my brain and on my bucket list for a while. Need someone to help paddle a raft going full speed toward potential death? You’ll find me in one of the front seats. Need someone to hike with? I’m waiting at the trailhead. Need a travel buddy? I’m already on the plane. Dragging people through the storm with whatever crazy idea I get it in my head to do. “As long as there are young men with the light of adventure in their eyes or a touch of wildness in their souls, rapids will be run.” – Sigurd F.

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