This was our second time visiting the Smoky mountains outdoors for our rafting experience. The first time was June of 2018 our guide was extremely professional, helped us through some tough rapids and overall was a great experience. (1st photo 1st experience)
However, this trip is one for the books due to the lack of rain the water level was significantly lower. Our team often was not in sync but still was fun. Roughly halfway through our adventure we happen to get stuck on a rock 😂. The moment of impact from hitting this rock slung us to the right and we almost completely went over. Thanks to the quick thinking of our guide Boomer, he had everyone in the front of the raft move to the back to lay on one another and give us enough leverage to get turned around. Thanks to my boyfriend, Boomer, and a quick suggestions from me to move more to the left, we were finally able to get loose and carry on with the trip. Although, this sounds terrifying this being the second time I knew even if we went over they would help us back up and this made it an amazing experience.
I've made several recommendations to friends, and I suggest to you all if you've ever wanted to try rafting while on your visit to the Smokey's. Make sure to see this company because they're the best. Great promotional deals going on always too, and partners with Climbworks (Ziplining) if you want a combo deal.
Odpowiedź od gospodarza
May 2019
I am thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time on your second rafting trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! Varying water levels, guides, weather, and even paddling companions make each trip a unique experience. I'm glad to hear Boomer got you safely down the river and it sounds like you had a great team to pull through the tricky parts. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and I hope we see you again on your next visit!
Sincerely,
Susan Spivey
Outpost Manager
Smoky Mountain Outdoors