B-12, you've made some great points, and a valid request. I hope you get some takers. I've been running a drift boat for 6 years. I don't get out often enough (2 young kids) to call myself anything more than a novice. There are spots like the lower Duc where I've been at least five times with guides that I still question my skill level to row. Therefore I choose not to row it myself. Just too many variables. Too easy to get killed. There are plenty of easier rivers to row. As Coho pointed out in another post, there are the new "overnight" hazards that no-one knows about. I can understand why some choose not to share information on the dangers of some floats. I agree with their mentalility. If you're dumb enough to go to an unfamiliar river, with limited rowing skills, you probably deserve to lose a boat. This is something we all take inherent risk with. The skills to row some of these waters is not to be taken lightly, it is a life and death chance you take. Be smart, go with someone who knows first, ask around before you go by yourself. Know your limits. Be safe. Good luck!