While the Bogey is certainly the beginner's slope of rivers out this way, I certainly wouldn't recommend it for your first few trips. There are places that could cause problems: below the Hatchery Hole, at the mouth of the Calawah , several spots between 101 and the hatchatchery, and below Icebox. All very easy stuff, but you'll still need a general idea of what's going on ... I've seen a number of close calls in those areas over the years and I'd work woith some really flat stuff for a few weeks / months before you hop in there. Lots of good advice above as well!