Thanks! jam session.
I agree with you 100%!
Your statement about looking back at rapids from below after you floated it.
It definitely provides whole new perspective of looking at a rapid from below.
I always do this after I go thru rapids to compare against the upstream view during setup. I almost always can spot better/safer route when looking back from downstream.

I never forget to respect all rivers especially the ones I know the most.
Like the Sky, knowing the fact of all hazards in the Sky and visual check on changes in the river each time I float it.

The Hoh would be the same way for me as well and that I would approach with even more caution knowing the fact that little amount of rain can change the path of the Hoh over night. I've floated the lower Hoh three times this fall and learned it and loved every bit of this water!
To continue to enjoy my passion I have for the lower Hoh. I'll visit it often as I can and always ask before I go and get out and walk on new braids (changes), log jams to confirm safe navigation.

I also agree with Beezer's statement!
Beezer and Sam Ingram and other Sky Valley Chapter T.U. members taught me how to position my boat for side channels especially the three fingers, and at Sultan launch during high flows. I have to admit I've made mistakes in the past and had my boat broad side into a heavy side current and it's scary feeling. I've learned from it and I try my best to position my boat in parallel to the new current.

Added Note: I was thinking. It would be a good idea to carry a pair of good binoculars on board to have a closer look at hazards aways down stream ahead of time.