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Planning An Ove ight Whitewater River Rafting Adventure

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About the Author: Jim Wick has been guiding class IV and V whitewater for over 9 years, and has logged over 12,000 river miles. He currently owns and operates Lost Paddle Rafting based in Canon City, Colorado along with his wife Kelly and their wolf-dog Baxter. You can visit them on the web at Whitewater Rafting Colorado

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