Coastals

I will be there Sat. AM to set up camp. Will not be there for the morning cat herding session.

Summer of 1977......I'm In You by Peter Frampton blaring from the swimming pool speakers. And the cutie from Princeton, WV I had a crush on. Soon to be replaced the following summer by the two sisters from NOVA. And then there was that time that some of the older kids got into the 3.2% beer. Ahhhh.....

The GF and I paddled the Milltail Creek to Alligator River section a few years ago in late Sept. Got a nice picture of a 6' gator. Another gentleman we chatted with (a Virginia Tech guy from Yorktown, VA) got a shot of an 8 footer. He also saw bears. We paddled 8 miles....and both of these gators we...

Good stuff Steve! Most likely I will never paddle the UG solo......I have seen video of most of these rapids and could almost feel them from your description. Congrats!

Steve

Griffith Ford is the usual put in for the Cowpasture to Iron Gate take out on the James. One class II ledge quarter mile or so from the put in.....run far river right at lower levels. The remainder of this run is pretty much I (I+) Not sure about best levels. Dennis is the resident Cow expert.....ma...

Gathright Dam to Petticoat Junction is a good float. Paddled that section many times from 250 up to 1500+ cfs. The rapid just below the dam is II (II+) depending on level but it is easy to skip if you like. Other than this one rapid......it is pretty much a class I (I+) paddle. There are several pub...

Greetings Charlie! Tis the time of the year when I think of the nice trip with you and Betty down Laurel/BRIC. Really enjoyed that trip! Wish I could join you today.....but have family visiting. Looks like you will have good weather and water.....enjoy. Hope to catch you next time.

Steve

Only done the Cheat Narrows oncel....but I concur with Ken. A delightful/scenic II/III paddle and one of my favs. I am very sad that I cannot make it this weekend.

Steve

I am planning to paddle Sunday. If the Tye holds at a decent level....I'm game. Otherwise.....and if no other smaller streams hold.....probably going to do Balcony.

Steve

Thanks AJ! Unfortunately.....I work a long day every Saturday. 4+ hours one way for a Sunday day trip is just too much. Breaks is a spectacular place....visited there a few years ago but did not paddle. I look forward to better paddling days (and work schedule) ahead and a PFD of the RF. Ya'll have ...

The Upper RF has been on my short list for some time now. Unfortunately.....circumstances have not allowed me to paddle much lately so going to have to live vicariously through ya'll. Please post a trip report and take lots of pics.

Steve

Thanks for the video Raven.....maybe next year.

Chris,

This is a river that has been on my radar for some time. Looks like a blast. Unfortunately, due to work I will once again miss out on this summers great trips. I hope you will do it again in the future.

Steve

Always great when there are PFD's involved. Thanks all for coming. Even at low water......still enjoy Balcony.

Hey Terri! Love to have you join us. Probably looking at getting back from shuttle and putting on around 11:00 or shortly thereafter. Will that work OK?