Informational video for Massive Creek Expeditions on the Pigeon River. Whitewater rafting family journey within the Smoky Mountains. Closest rafting to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Knoxville TN. Only a short drive from Maggie Valley and Asheville, NC. Rafting trips obtainable for ages three and above. No Expertise necessary. Reserve your spot immediately!
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The riverbed was plagued by big boulders and every corner presented another skyscraping horizon line. We started with some speedy should-lookers”, that means a scout was suggested for all boaters by a ‘point’ man, who did not really feel comfortable enough to send everybody by means of with just oral directions. The third huge rapid saw Nikki take a hell-a hole trip, I used to be certain she would swim, twice. After preventing the opening for an excellent minute, she received the rodeo and pulled into the eddy, wanting a bit disgruntled. She muttered something about, to early after breakfast for shit like that”.
I found the general portaging to be barely easier than the Satan’s Postpile. The whitewater is a mix of the classic part Downstream of Cherry Creek, the Devil’s Postpile, and excessive end V+ more demanding than anything else within the Sierr’s. But trumping each the arduous portaging and adrenaline of the GCT is a Scenery that is unmatched and should be scene to be believed.