As a nearly lifetime boater I have seen how river worthy these boats can be in the hands of skilled competent boaters, I took a single version down the Grand Canyon. However, beginners in Class III rapids, at high water levels in Alaskan waters, and no guide immediately there to help, seems a bit reckless. However, I was not there, I don't know the clients level of training, and admittedly there will always be some risk in such activates. But clients of commercial trips rightly should expect a high standard of safety, unless the trip is openly advertised as highly risky. Folks have the right to take risks with their lives, but need to seriously understand what those risks are. Of course lawyers sometimes see this differently. RIP to two adventurous women and condolences to their families.