Sit in the front if you want an ice cold “glacial facial!” I was a tad nervous at first because Dylan, one of the guides, did such a thorough job explaining what to do if you fall into the ice cold 36 degree Fahrenheit water and getting hypothermia etc. Our guide and esteemed rower was Chance, native of Barstow, California and super chill guy. I say these things because him talking about himself and asking his raft mates where we were all from put me at ease and easily within ten minutes or less I was no longer nervous! Look past the jumpsuit, the helmet, and sopping wet secondhand shoes that make you look like an astronaut Halloween costume gone wrong that you are required to wear…. everyone in the group looks exactly the same. Every single item they make you wear is meant to protect you and keep you from freezing like a popsicle. I enjoyed every minute of this adventure, thanks to Chance and the great team at New Wave Adventures!