This is a super fun, safe experience no matter what because the Downstream company is clearly top notch, but we were lucky enough to get Chaz as our guide, and he elevated the whole experience to the next level--partly because he's an excellent human, and partly because he took us "surfing" on one of the rapids, which is definitely not for the faint of heart and requires you to get a little technical, but it was the most memorable moment we've had rafting in a while. Seems like the company is selective about the guides they hire, so hopefully the other guides are Chaz-level too.