Whitewater Rafting on the Upper Kern River, May 2004

Setting up camp at Tillie Creek.

Throwing rocks and skipping stones at Lake Isabella.

Checking out the Kern River.

Everyone gets a PFD.

Listening to the tour leader give instructions for rafting and safety.

We had 4 rafts for the group.

Getting ready for to launch for our first run – the Lickety.

First run completed successfully with several class II and III runs.

Looking down at the Kern River at the Johnsondale bridge.

We unloaded the rafts and carried them down a steep walkway to the river.

Ryan gets the paddles. The two runs of the upper Kern were pretty fun. Class III and IV rapids!

Carrying the raft back up to the trailer.

Back on the bus for the ride back down to Kernville.