Your WS blog brought back some memories of paddling in the area a few years back. Cool stuff.

Yup, I know all about paddling with newbie friends. Must be a name for the situation, but maybe best to just show skills than talk about them. You're fine. They'll find out.

I sing in rapids/on rio too. I seem to remember you doing that on the Rusty Fork at one time or another.

We are planning a raft support/low tech overnight on the Gauley first weekend. Thinking about camping at Diagonal Ledges. See who shows up.

Glad you are enjoying my favorite vacation place.

beau