As part of the Paddle Trails Canoe Club Spring Bash, a group of us ran the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River at 5.8ft. The only previous time I ran this was at 5.2ft which is something I don't think I'll be doing again-too bony and not enough water. With a very strong group we made our way downstream setting safety where needed, surfing when possible, and catching as many eddies as possible. I even convinced one of the more experienced fellows to give me tips whenever possible! My cross-deck strokes were too long, and indeed, once I shortened them, everything became that much easier. Big thanks to Dave Mainer for all the great tips.
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| Thinking face |
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| Kris lining up for Wiley Creek drop |
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| Wiley Creek hole |
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| Wiley Creek Boof |
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| Dave Mainer setting safety and judging me |
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| Leslie took a great line... |
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| ...and styled it! |
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| Backwards! |
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| Bob boofing over a hole |
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| Laughing at my line |
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| Boogie water party |
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| Gear |
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| Don't spend too much time under this wall |
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| Bridge Drop with scary wood rip rap |
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| Inflatable OC-2=incredible |
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| Wiley Creek from above |
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| The lead-in to Wiley Creek |
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| Cleanup at the bottom of Wiley Creek |
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| Safety first! |
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| Leslie nailing her line |
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| Always searching for surf holes |
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