can i help you? "to launch out of?" what's your experience level? any? do you have a permit? you can't paddle down the river without a permit. if you like, you can apply for one here, get yourself some experience, and i'll put you on the wait-list. that's right. i've got an opening may 2003. well, you could always join a commercial raft trip and go with a licensed guide. they usually have a few last minute cancellations. i think it's about two- thousand dollars.