I was really anticipating a great time given all t...

I was really anticipating a great time given all the positive reviews for this company. Even upon arriving, the first person I met, "Dano" was genuinely friendly, and even learned my name. (He reminded me of the Dano on Hawaii Five-O.) We were early so I asked about local eateries, and he was very helpful in recommending a nearby restaurant. We filled out the release forms, got our life jackets fitted, then all 40 of us rafters got on a bus to be transported to the rafting launch point. At the river bank, we were divided into (six?) groups. This was where things turned sour all of a sudden. I had my iphone in a waterproof pouch and took pictures of my family while we waited. Our "guide" came over and the very first thing he did was BERATE me for having my iphone. In front of the group he announced sarcastically, "did you not understand what is meant by NO ELECTRONICS, or anything of value?" Then he literally yelled "FAIL!" Then we got in the raft where I couldn't believe it got even worse. He accused me of not paddling in unison, accused me of not listening, accused me of not paying attention. He had the nerve of actually saying "I'm not picking on you!" which was exactly what he was doing! I had to finally tell him I was doing the best I could. If I wanted to be yelled at by a drill sergeant, I would have joined the army! In all fairness to HDRO, the people in the other rafts appeared to have a great time. If you sign up with HDRO, however, it's like playing Russian Roulette. You may have a great time (5 out of 6 times?) but if you get this guide, it will be miserable. Before I left, I told many friends, family, and coworkers that I was looking forward to the trip, but it was very disappointing, once I returned, to have to tell them of what actually happened. If we ever go back to Maupin for rafting, it will certainly be with another company!