Getting 15 people across the "acid river" with only 3 small boards, while staying connected and keeping both feet touching a board is no easy task. It usually produces some awkward moments, laughing, frustration, poor communication, and messy decision-making. The most valuable part of Thursday's CEO West class was the debriefing that followed the failed attempts. The mean acid river patrol, Gary DeVore, promised to come back and let them try again.