It was a super hot day (97 degrees) and that was.perfect for the Royal Gorge half day whitewater rafting trip. Chip was our guide extraordinaire who shared interesting and historical information along the way, got us safely down the river, kept us wet and cooled off, and made the trip fun even in slower water. He was also a great resource for places to eat, things to do and see in and around Canon City. His love for the Arkansas River and whitewater rafting was contagious and we would gladly raft with him again.