Low snow pack may be a win for some outdoor enthusiasts

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The low winter snow pack may have some positive consequences for some outdoor enthusiasts.

The Spokesman-Review newspaper reports river rafters may get to see some new territory this spring and summer with lower river flows.

Peter Grubb of ROW Adventures in Coeur d'Alene says high water isn't always the best for whitewater rafting. That's because high water forces guides to avoid some areas because they are too dangerous. When the water is lower, more territory can be navigated and river rafters may see some new vistas this year.

Grubb says a lot of rapids disappear in high water and reappear at medium and low water.

A guide's job is to know how to find the best runs no matter the flow level.