Published on May 9th, 2014 | by Kayak Session Early Exploration: Savage River John Sweet and Bill Bickham discussing their first run down (and probable first descent of) the Savage River in 1966. Priceless! by: Chris Preperato Watch the Latest kayak TV Videos Watch the Latest Kayaking News Buy Kayak Session Subscribe to Kayak Session magazine Tags: Bill Bickham, Chris Preperato, early exploration, John Sweet, savage river Related Posts The Story of the Backender Boat → The High Water Mark (First High Water Run 10,000+ cfs on the Upper Yough) → The shooting has stopped at Sang Run (Upper Youghiogheny) → First Descent of the Upper Yough (1959) →