The BACKPACKERS Mindanao trip: Day One
Whitewater River Rafting Adventure:
Taking IT to the Extreme!
Taking IT to the Extreme!
By Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.
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| Raft 1: York, Frank, Jovy, Bogs, DP, and Contz |
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| Raft 2: Angel, Liz, Ivan, Marion, Ralph, and Heinz |
River rafting is considered as an extreme sports as it can be dangerous. A favorite in Australia and Europe, this activity had easily earned Filipino's interest. Perhaps, the most famous river for a whitewater adventure in the country is found in Cagayan de Oro.
The modern raft is an inflatable boat, made up of rubberized fabrics with several air chambers. Rafts are usually propelled with ordinary paddles and usually hold at least four to twelve persons.