Guests meet at our Skykomish River outpost in Gold Bar Guides will go over river / weather conditions and pass out gear. (Gear included in price) We will transport you to the base of Mt. Index where the rafts launch into the river. Raft orientation and paddle practice. Class III rapids to warm up before the class IV-V Boulder Drop. Rafts stop and scout this rapid and if anyone wants to walk around they have the option. Boulder Drop is not the only big rapid on the Main Section of the Skykomish. There are plenty of other exciting Class III to Class IV type of rapids including "Bonsai," "Aquagasm," "Lunch Hole," "Railway," " and "Fisherman's," to max out your adrenal gland as you wind down the river to our take-out at Big Eddy State Park. A 5 minute shuttle back to the outpost to change and look at photos. The awesome power of this river along with stunning mountain views make this trip a true Northwest can't miss classic!