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Rafting the Hooch 1 -
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Rafting the Hooch 2
The "Hooch" is the Chattooga River, made famous by the 1972 movie,
"Deliverance", starring Burt Reynolds. The Chattooga flows between north
GA and SC. In the summer of 2003, Alan, Ryan, Heather, Sue and I rafted
the most challenging of the Hooches' 4 sections and shot through several
Category 4 and 5 rapids. After record rains in Georgia, the Hooch was at
its highest water level in over 30 years and the rapids were very
challenging, such that extra guides were posted along the route with
safety ropes and life preservers. Alan flipped right out of our raft on
one of the rapids and was quickly hauled in to safety. Luckily, the
Nantahala Outdoor Center has conducted commercial rafting trips since
1972 with no loss of life. However, many lives have been lost during
unguided trips during the worst of river conditions. These great photos
were taken by our raft guides as we "shot the Hooch!"
Links of
Interest:
Nantahala Outdoor Center
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