We've rafted before, but the cold water and rainy day made this trip different. The dry suits were a huge help and the extra layers they suggested kept us much warmer than we could have been (you will still get wet, but not soaked through). We originally signed up for a two canyon trip, but decided to keep rafting and we are so glad that we did! The third canyon was a blast! Our excellent guide (Greg, aka Gumby) took the river seriously, but had fun with it which made us very comfortable running the river. We would definitely recommend rafting with Chugach Outdoor Center - make sure to run all three canyons!