Breaking Down Risk

So, I had the so-called disadvantage of very little access to equipment and very few mentors that could tell me what could be done in a kayak, but then I also had the distinct advantage of having nobody who could tell me what couldn't be done.

The river is going with or without us.

I also had the distinct advantage of having nobody who could tell me what couldn't be done.

How do you prepare for something that's never been done before...in a place where help is not on its way.