General Info: This is a NW Class V classic that can be run in anywhere from 45 min to 2 hrs depending on water, put in and paddling group. It is a steep continuous run that has many pinning hazards and the possibility for wood. If you enjoy steep continuous ww that requires lots of technical moves this is the creek for you! There is some fun easy water at the start and finish … [Read more...] about RIVER: Trout Creek, WA
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EVENT: NWCC 2012 Canyon Creek Race
4/22/12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKmkwVmZ_Cc Canyon Creek is such a good river to paddle and offers a pretty spectacular race course. Access is an issue for spectators and non class V boaters, as seen by the finish timers this year. This year I passed on racing in favor of documenting the entire race properly for your viewing pleasure. It was a lot of work getting … [Read more...] about EVENT: NWCC 2012 Canyon Creek Race
EVENT: NWCC 2012 EFL Race Day
4/21/12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZ8zqe1brk&feature=youtu.be I made the big trip up from Cali back to the NW in order to attend one of the most fun local kayak gatherings of the year, the Northwest Creek Comp. This is a 2 day event with a different race each day. On Saturday everyone races on the gorge section of the East Fork of the Lewis River and on Sunday … [Read more...] about EVENT: NWCC 2012 EFL Race Day
DISCOVERED: Year of the River VIDEO
http://vimeo.com/34169308 This film was done by my friends Andy Maser and Barney Bonito. Such an amazing short on the restoration of two of this countries most amazing waterways, the Elwah and White Salmon Rivers. I've used the White Salmon as my playground for about 4 yrs now and so look forward to discovering new rapids within its banks. This film has garnered some amazing … [Read more...] about DISCOVERED: Year of the River VIDEO