Dec 31

Dec 31 Soul Rafter - Russell Fork

Classic Appalachian Whitewater

The Russell Fork River on the Kentucky/Virginia border is considered "one of the classic Class V creek runs in the United States" and is one of the most dangerous rafting runs in the eastern US. For the season finale of this season of Soul Rafter we decided to risk it for the biscuit and take on the Russell Fork.

Finale episode of Soul Rafter's 18 rivers in 2018 series where Rafting Magazine Ambassador Nick Prete attempts to paddle 18 new rivers in 2018. Big thanks to everyone who helped show us down the river, had our backs on all the rivers we paddled, and agreed to be interviewed for the series.

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