Allied on the Hudson

Fall rafting at it's finest. I love this new SOTAR and the pacesetters up front are my new paddling pals - Donna (left) and Susan (right). 
I was so passionately engaged in conversation in our sporty 13' SOTAR with experienced crew that I forgot to put my helmet on after lunch. Photo by Melody Thomas

I met Susan Mack through my work as a speech-language pathologist advocating for children ages birth through three in the Adirondack Park. Susan is the executive director of the Adirondack Birth Through Three Alliance (http://www.adirondackbt3.org/). It is the alliance's vision that all young children are supported by a full complement of services and resources essential for success in school and in life. 


Glowing State-of-the-Art Raft (SOTAR)

Labor Day at Blue Ledge rafters relax around otherworldly SOTAR. Each raft is designed and manufactured one at a time in Merlin, Oregon. Panoramic photo taken by Jason Meyer

"SOTAR continues to pave the way when it comes to durability, rigidity, handling and weight.
There are only two types of guides - those who run a SOTAR and those who want to."

- John Herzer, Blackfoot River Outfitters