Whitewater rafting is a fun activity for individuals, families, friends, youth groups, company outings, and clubs. Here is a sampling of letters and comments from our guests.

PADDLERS

"We've rafted with you guys 4 years in a row. There's no better way to spend $40 in Minnesota." JIM FOLDEN KASOTA, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "It was a great first time whitewater rafting experience! I recommend it for the whole family." CONNIE ANDREWS GRAND RAPIDS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "We had so much fun that our employees are planning to do it again next month. Our trip was 28 thumbs up... WAY UP!" AARON & SUE STARK CONTAINER GRAPHICS CORPORATION WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Thanks so much for hosting our whitewater rafting trip on the St. Louis. We loved it." DENNIS ASMUSSEN, DIRECTOR DNR TRAILS & WATERWAYS ST PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "We had a great time, the guides were excellent." MATT BLAIR FORMER MINNESOTA VIKING MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "We all had a chortlin’ good time." TOM SCHMIDT EDEN PRAIRIE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "It was a wonderful bonding experience with my son. It was fun. Can't wait to do it again." MARY FOOR ___________________________________________________________________________ "Super fun day!" J.P. DAMICO DULUTH, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "We had a great time. It was the highlight of our family reunion." JOHN COVERDALE MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "I can't tell you how much fun we had! We've been rafting in Montana and this was way more exciting." DEB LUCCHESI ROCHESTER, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "It's a beautiful river." ED BRAKOB VIRGINIA BEACH, VA ___________________________________________________________________________ "Thanks for the experience. I had a ball and my group is spreading a very positive message about the river and your firm." RICH BENNETT MAPLEWOOD, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Just wanted to send a 'thank you' note. My dad and I had a blast." MELISSA GANJE OAKDALE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Many thanks for our 5th annual rafting trip. High marks for the excellent guides and procedures. You are great to work with.” BONNIE ANDERSON NORWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “What a fantastic trip! You treated us so specially and we are very grateful. We’re definitely coming back next year, with a large group. It was the best time ever!” DENNY CZUPRYNA RICHFIELD, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “This is without a doubt one of the best kept secrets. I had an incredible time. You have a great thing going. Thank you!” JANINE ALMQUIST ST PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “I had four great trips down the St. Louis River with Superior Whitewater last year. Thanks for bringing this to Minnesota.” JOHN PETERSON NORTH AMERICAN LIFE AND CASUALTY COMPANY MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Just a note of thanks for the enjoyable trip we had on the St. Louis River last year. I commend you and your staff on the expert handling of whitewater rafting. It is a pleasure to see a group of leaders so thoughtful of safety and yet so keen on the enjoyment of others. My family and I are looking forward to rafting the St. Louis again this summer.” RANDY GORDON, PARK MANAGER BANNING STATE PARK SANDSTONE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Many thanks for the rafting trip. You have truly discovered a great treasure on the St. Louis River and are making a major contribution to Minnesota’s tourism program. I predict great things for your business. Congratulations on a job well done.” MARLENE JOHNSON MINNESOTA LT. GOVERNOR ___________________________________________________________________________ “Our whitewater rafting trip on the St. Louis River was a terrific recreational experience. Your guides were knowledgeable and safety conscious throughout the trip. I plan to tell others how well organized your operation is and how well you handled larger groups.” RALPH FERRARA, EMPLOYEE SERVICES MANAGER GENERAL MILLS MPLS, MN

YOUTH GROUPS

“Thank you for a wonderful experience. Everything you did met or exceeded our expectations. From your quality equipment to your expert guidance, we had an exciting and safe trip. In addition, your trip helped us fulfill our leadership and team work goals for our group. Thanks again.” MARY SMITS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “I wanted to thank your team for the expert care you gave St. Andrew’s Junior High youth. Your crew has an excellent balance of fun, excitement, teambuilding, and safety. Thank you for providing us with a fun-filled, safe experience.” KYLE M. JACKSON, DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR HIGH MINISTRIES ST. ANDREWS LUTHERAN CHURCH MAHTOMEDI, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Thanks for a great trip down the river." JASON STOCK SAUK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL SAUK RAPIDS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Been rafting 5 times with my scout troop. The boys always have a blast. You have a great program." KEVIN HAEG BS TROOP 454 BROOKLYN CENTER, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "For us it's been 14 years of ‘Nuthin’ But Fun'. Every trip we run with you gives us more and more confidence in your ability to provide for our youth group’s safety and great fun. You folks do a magnificent job. Hope to see you for another 14 years." TOM KOSHIOL CROW RIVER TRAIL GUARDS PAYNESVILLE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Our Girl Scouts had a fabulous time whitewater rafting and flatwater sea kayaking. The rafting was exhilarating, enjoyable and safe. Our sea kayaking adventure was awesome. The guides were patient, thorough, friendly, accommodating and highly skilled, anticipating our every need. We highly recommend both adventures." LINDA CARSON GS TROOP 1953 WAUWATOSA, WI ___________________________________________________________________________ “From the perspective of a youth leader and a high school science teacher, this is a fantastic opportunity. Seldom do adults find meaningful activities for kids to do, that require the kids to work together. I can’t thank you enough for a great trip.” PATTI DREW ST. THOMAS BECKET CHURCH ROSEMOUNT, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "It's fun! We always have a good time." SAM BAILEY ROCHESTER/MAYO HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Thank you for the awesome ride down the rapids with my youth group. It was the highlight of our summer." JULIE DOMOGALLA HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASKOV, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Our Girl Scout troop enjoyed a superb overall experience full of anticipation, excitement, overcoming fear and belly laughs. Many thanks." CANDACE GISLASON GS TROOP 50662 ST. PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Thanks for a memory that will last a lifetime." OLIVER WHITE CHEROKEE UNITED CHURCH YOUTH ST. PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "You guys do a great job!" MIKE OPATZ BS TROOP 23 HASTINGS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “I have been taking groups rafting with you for 6 seasons. Each year the guides have been very knowledgeable, provided for our safety, showed us the way to have the most fun in the rapids and were friendly and patient. Plan on seeing us again next year.” JEANINE ALEXANDER, ASSOCIATE PASTOR LAKE HARRIET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Fabulous fun for everyone." BRIAN MILLER BS TROOP 213 HUDSON, WI ___________________________________________________________________________ "Once again, you and your fabulous crew safely guided our teens down the St. Louis River with flawless ease. Thank you for everything." CEL SMITH, DAN TROCKMAN, CHRIS LINDQUIST, SARA GARCIA HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL MINNETONKA, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Our Girl Scout Troop experienced first hand the thrills of the rapids. Thanks for making this trip enjoyable for us!” JANET PARKER, TROOP LEADER WILLMAR, MN __________________________________________________________________________ “Enclosed are a few thank you’s from our kids – as you can tell, they had a great time and thought it was a super experience! Looking forward to another trip next year with a new batch of 10th graders. Thanks again.” MARY SMITS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “I had the distinct pleasure of running the St. Louis River with your crew, and I have been on a whitewater high ever since. I was most impressed in the way that you run your operation at Superior Whitewater. The professionalism displayed by you and your staff really did help to instill a feeling of safety and a knowledge that we were in good hands. Thank you all very much for a wonderful time. We will see you again next spring.” MICHAEL STODDARD BS TROOP 217 ST PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Our kids loved whitewater rafting! I’ve been impressed with the professional guides, the instructions, and the procedures while on the river. I feel everything was done in a manner to provide maximum safety in addition to maximum thrills. All the guides have been friendly and willing to interact with the kids.” ROLLIE JOHNSON, YOUTH GROUP DIRECTOR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “A quick ‘Thank-you’ for the day of whitewater rafting. I and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a great experience.” JOANN CAMPBELL, PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HUDSON, WI ___________________________________________________________________________ “The day excursion that we took to Superior Whitewater was a wonderful new experience for many of the kids we brought. We do hope to include some further visits to Superior Whitewater in this coming year.” PHIL BERTRAND CAMP LINCOLN FOR BOYS CAMP LAKE HUBERT FOR GIRLS ___________________________________________________________________________ “I enthusiastically recommend this trip to other youth leaders as a challenging and exciting trip. The river is beautiful, the guides are knowledgeable and it’s an experience that our kids will never forget.” DEBBY FISKUM, YOUTH LEADER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LITCHFIELD, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Year in and year out, this trip is one of the highlights for our class; it comes under the classification of PURE FUN for the kids. I have also always appreciated your professional approach with the rafting and your ability to relate to our students. We’re looking forward to seeing you next month. Thanks!” GARY E. GREY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLASS HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL MINNETONKA, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “As a youth pastor, I particularly appreciated your commitment to safety without squelching any of the ‘fun factor’. Your guides were experienced, courteous, and really helped to make the whole trip for us. From start to finish, we were treated professionally, positively, and personally. Thanks for everything.” BRAD SELLEY PARKERS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH PLYMOUTH, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Thanks again for another super rafting trip. The kids and adults alike had a terrific day. Looking forward to next fall.” MARY SMITS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ ”We are again anticipating the chance to go whitewater rafting. Last year was a great trip, and when I presented several options for a youth trip this summer, rafting was the unanimous choice. We appreciated your professional manner and your concern for a safe and fun trip. Thank you again!” PASTOR GARY HEATON LUTHERAN PARISH OF THE ELCA PUPOSKY, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “I just wanted to thank you for another great summer of rafting! We look forward to rafting again next summer.” ANDRE THEISEN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR CAMP MISHAWAKA GRAND RAPIDS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Thanks so much for a great day. We appreciated your efforts to give us a safe, fun experience on the water. Thanks again for a great day of fun.” NANCY PUDAS EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL EDEN PRAIRIE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “The management and the guides do a great job at making the trip fun but safe. My kids had a great time and came away from the trip with greater respect for themselves, the others in their raft, and the river and its surroundings.” ROB STAPHER, YOUTH GUIDANCE DIRECTOR ITASCA YOUTH FOR CHRIST GRAND RAPIDS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "We'll be back again and again just to help keep you in business, 'cause yours is a great trip." PAUL SUNDQUIST BS TROOP 777 COTTAGE GROVE, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Thank you for the wonderful whitewater rafting experience you provided for the students of Cloquet’s Environmental Club. Our students learned many skills and the value of cooperation, as well as experiencing the fun and thrill of whitewater rafting. I felt confident that we were in good hands and that all safety measures were taken to ensure us a successful trip. Your staff was warm and welcoming.” KATHARINE JOHNSON, ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB ADVISOR CLOQUET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLOQUET, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “I am writing to express my appreciation for the wonderful time you and your staff provided for our youth group. Organizations like yours make youth work easy. We provide the young people and you provide an adventure. The tendency to develop cooperation, group cohesion, and good communication, accompanied by a sense of genuine accomplishment is priceless. Looking forward to our next trip. Thanks again for a safe and exciting adventure.” MARK TILLY, YOUTH GROUP PASTOR COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEST FARGO, ND ___________________________________________________________________________ “Once again a great experience for our high school students. We are all fortunate to have Superior Whitewater. It has been a very important part of our leadership development program. Thanks for all your enthusiasm.” RICK NELSON WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN

MEDIA REVIEWS

"Six rapids ranging from 'Wow' to 'Oh my gosh'. Will you get wet? Count on it." RON SHARA MPLS STAR & TRIBUNE MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Wonderful...just wonderful." BARBARA REYELTS KBJR-TV DULUTH, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Because of the expertise of the people who run the operation, this is an ideal activity for groups, clubs or families who may never have been involved in any activity of this kind before.” SUN COUNTRY IN FLIGHT MAGAZINE ST PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "All the excitement you'd ever want in your own back yard!" ROY FLYNN VENTURE NORTH PBS–TV ST PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "You don't have to be an expert paddler to enjoy this whitewater." JOHN SHEPARD SILENT SPORTS MAGAZINE WAUPACA, WI ___________________________________________________________________________ "Outrageous." SAM COOK DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE DULUTH, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "The St. Louis Rafting trip is a wet and wild experience... even novices can make this whitewater excursion." RALPH THORNTON MPLS STAR AND TRIBUNE MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Great Ride!" BILL HUDSON WCCO-TV MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "The rapids get progressively more difficult and fun. But you don't have to be an expert to run them." DEBBIE EMBLOM KSTP-TV MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Starts out as a calm body of water, but turns into a series of six whitewater rapids, each one consecutively 'more interesting', as one of our guides put it." CONNIE NELSON TWIN CITIES READER MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "You don't have to leave Minnesota to enjoy some real excitement...the real thing...whitewater rafting." STAN TURNER KSTP-TV MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ “Brace yourself for an electrifying river run.” DEAN REBUFFONI MPLS STAR AND TRIBUNE MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "The beauty of the river almost equaled the excitement of the rapids. It was fun." JOSEPH MEYERS ST PAUL PIONEER PRESS ST PAUL, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "A wet but wondrous day on the St. Louis River." MARK GLYZEWSKI KDLH-TV DULUTH, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "It's Whitewater Time! The guides are experts and they always seem to get the job done...getting us through each rapid...all safely, but not without unbelievable thrills. Superior Whitewater Rafting – definitely superior. Give it a try!" GARY LUMPKIN GOOD COMPANY KSTP-TV MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "The staff at Superior Whitewater is truly superior. They provide professional, thorough instructions to all participants, and use only the best and safest equipment." DON DEVAUGHN ROCHESTER POST-BULLETIN ROCHESTER, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "The sound of thundering water and the sight of mist rising above the drop quickens the pulse and sends adrenaline racing rampant through your body." GEOFF GORVIN OWATONNA PEOPLE’S PRESS OWATONNA, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "There is indeed some challenging whitewater rafting in Minnesota. We had a great time!" PERRY WILLIAMS KMSP-TV MPLS, MN ___________________________________________________________________________ "Rollin' down the river. Minnesota's rivers offer wet and wild fun." THE KANSAS CITY STAR KANSAS CITY, MO

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