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SUP & Strategy Session

Join the startup founders and business owners from the folsom community for some paddleboarding and networking on Lake Natoma. You can rent a SUP for $10 for the hour, or bring your own. This is a great opportunity to relax, chat and meet founders and operators like myself. 

SUP 

Located in the foothills of the Sierras, the South Fork of the American is one of the most beloved day trips in the United States.The river is generally runnable year round because of dam-controlled flows and makes for great boating no matter what the season.

In Summer, when temperatures can reach into the 100s, the cool water and fun rapids are perfect for everyone from families to college students. Weekends during the summer are extremely busy - if you can schedule a trip on a weekday, it will be a much less crowded (and probably more pleasant) experience. The winter and spring are much less crowded and a great time for intermediate kayakers to practice their skills.

South Fork Rafting Extravagaza

The Rogue River is one of the original eight Wild and Scenic Rivers and one of the best river trips in the world. Located in Southern Oregon, the Rogue starts in the Cascades and flows to the Pacific and boasts some of the best wildlife, scenery and history. Considered one of the best family multi-day trips in the country, the Rogue is perfect for first-timers and skilled boaters alike.

The history of the Rogue River Valley is fascinating, and you can learn more about it by stopping at the Rogue River Ranch. The river got its name from French trappers who called the Native Americans "rogues" and called it the "River of the Rogues." Settlers later re-named it the Rogue River. In the 1920s and 30s adventure writing was becoming a popular form of entertainment, and Zane Grey made a retreat home along the banks of the river and referred to his wild adventures in much of his writing.

Perhaps the best part of the Rogue River canyon is the abundance and diversity of wildlife. You will most likely see Bald Eagles, you can find newts in almost all of the side creeks, and you're almost guaranteed to see a bear or two. Bears are more commonly seen in the lower part of the canyon and are often seen by careful observers along the riverbank but are rarely a problem.

This trip will be collaboratively catered by all of us and myself and Kyle will be our stalwart guides. This is not a commercial trip, instead come meet me and the team in out native environment. Journey with us into the wild and unplug for a few days of decompression, deep thinking and fun. 

Sedale Turbovsky

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