It's just you and some guy from Millward today, and the trip starts off great. The water is clear and beautiful, the sun is shining, and the air smells like freedom.

There's so much to see. Thickets of trees come and go along the river, and you spot a few deer near the bank. The ride itself is exhilarating, continually changing as you go from one section of water to the next.

"There's a fork up ahead," the guide says. "The right side is wider and smoother, and the left is rougher and more challenging."

You look at Ben from Millward, and the two of you agree to

try the wilder run. That's why you're here, right?

take the safer route. Hey, let's not get crazy…