River God... 

Some motor boatmen in Grand Canyon do not believe that a "baloney boat" can flip. Well, here's the proof. 1983 was a milestone in the careers of many guides who were there, running it full throttle. It always seems to creep into our stories, sooner or later. Most trips, oar and motor, went safely and without incident. Some didn't. Cataract canyon motor boatmen and women know how the Colorado in flood can take even the big boats and toss them like a rag doll. Every once in a while, we need a little reminder in the Grand... hopefully all come out safely.