the road opened through range land at the foot of the Livingstone Range. The Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio system in the Outlander was a highlight for the kids as it provided an amazing soundtrack for the drive. Switching into Gravel Mode on the Outlander’s Super All-Wheel Control system, we took a small de- tour through Willow Valley to get the full effect of the Livingston skyline. Eagles soared above while blue birds and deer kept us company along the road. Once at the Castle Rodeo Grounds, more than 300 paddlers set up camp for a weekend of paddling and entertainment. The weekend is fueled with homestyle breakfasts and fantastic dinners. Evening games for kids and adults include throw rope rescue, kayak pi- natas and the ever-popular kayak Jenga. Each day, paddlers organize into informal groups and head off in search of water. The area of southwestern Alberta is surprisingly full of lakes, rivers and creeks for paddling. We admittedly have a pretty special group of youth who are running rivers here in Alberta. They’ve paddled together for many years and have gone through a progression that has allowed them to excel on rivers like the Castle, Crowsnest and Old Man: the 3-Rivers trifecta.
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