Sorry to hear that. The icicle is definitely not your basic float down the
river. It is, indeed, a technical and dangerous descent. I have watched kayakers
from the safe vantage point of a vertical rock wall :) and it is indeed
something to see. We often forget that the beautiful outdoors can turn fatal in
no time at all.
Jim Couch
"Timpe, Jim" wrote:
> I have slightly different memories of the Icicle. My best friend was killed
> there almost 15 years ago. Went camping along it with his 13 year old son
> and son's friend. The son and friend decided to put their little inflatable
> in the creek, discovered immediately that this was a very bad decision, and
> long story short, the son's friend and my friend (the dad) both died in the
> creek that day. I spent the better part of a Saturday walking the banks of
> the creek looking for my friend's body. Hate to see it go up in flames, but
> my memories are obviously a bit tainted regarding it.
>
> It IS a gorgeous spot. Just have to remember how dangerous a spot it is as
> well.
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