Last night, my better half and I were discussing trips we would like to take in the future. I said it would be nice to get into shape and take a 3-4 day backpacking trip. It would give us a goal, and the motivation to do it. Well, my wife is really not the camping type, so she wasn't so keen on that idea (we have been car camping one time in 8 years that we have been together).
I used to backpack about once or twice a year for a few days, and really enjoyed being outside, in the middle of nowhere relying on myself. I actually spent my spring breaks in college going backpacking in the Smoky Mountains, getting snowed on, while everyone else were bathing in the sun.
Anyway, after discussing some other options, out of nowhere she said, I think it would be nice to do an overnight whitewater rafting trip and do some fly fishing.
I was totally shocked. She suggested getting some friends/family together and getting a guide. We discussed whether we would go out west or down to the Smoky Mountains. I have gone whitewater rafting and fly fishing, she has not.
So, I am asking you, INGO, where do you suggest we go? Do you have a certain guide service you suggest? I am thinking of doing a "trial run" around here first, I know it won't be "whitewater" but maybe Turkey Run, other options? I want to make this a positive experience for her and I, so maybe, just maybe we can go backpacking some time down the road.
Thanks.
I used to backpack about once or twice a year for a few days, and really enjoyed being outside, in the middle of nowhere relying on myself. I actually spent my spring breaks in college going backpacking in the Smoky Mountains, getting snowed on, while everyone else were bathing in the sun.
Anyway, after discussing some other options, out of nowhere she said, I think it would be nice to do an overnight whitewater rafting trip and do some fly fishing.
I was totally shocked. She suggested getting some friends/family together and getting a guide. We discussed whether we would go out west or down to the Smoky Mountains. I have gone whitewater rafting and fly fishing, she has not. So, I am asking you, INGO, where do you suggest we go? Do you have a certain guide service you suggest? I am thinking of doing a "trial run" around here first, I know it won't be "whitewater" but maybe Turkey Run, other options? I want to make this a positive experience for her and I, so maybe, just maybe we can go backpacking some time down the road.
Thanks.
I did it back in the early '80's. Not only is the trip a blast, the history of what happened in the valley is quite an education. We stayed at a small campground just outside of Fayette, or Fayetteville, VA. Don't remember which name is correct..... I'm old.
