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Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Andy V on 4/9/2012, 3:54 pm
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Assuming that we even get a release, let the great debate begin! Upper or Lower and Saturday or Sunday?

My two cents are: if the release is 1,000cfs or less then I vote for the lower; if its somehow 1,500cfs or more then the upper. In between 1,000-1,500 I don't know. I've just done the lower the last couple of times I've been on the Millers and wouldn't mind changing it up. I thought the upper was a lot of fun the first time I ran it when it was around 1,500cfs...only so-so the other time I ran it around 1,000.

I'll have a good time on either section so in the end, I don't really care too much.

I already know Paul's vote. Anyone else want to chime in?

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Duke Wavewalker on 4/10/2012, 3:34 pm, in reply to "Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Obviously it'll be the Upper for Sat. who much water and what time/
Duke

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by paul on 4/10/2012, 7:38 am, in reply to "Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Am I that predictable? Being that the release is a paltry 1,000 - it will make the Lower's only up to the barely rideable, scratch level. The top won't fare much better, if it happens at all. Times are getting desperate gentlemen!

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Erik on 4/10/2012, 9:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Looks like the release is cancelled for Sunday - I'm thinking upper.

MILLERS RIVER: As of Monday 9 April 2012, there is some water stored at Birch Hill (8.34 ', but normally run of river at this time, and trying to get to 12.0'). At Tully, the pool is only slightly above normal (16.39' - normal pool is 16.0'). At this current time, inflow is so low that not much additional water is being stored at either project, unless we get some significant rainfall.
The Millers River at the Main Street Bridge is at (- 4.03').
The priority release day on the Millers River is Saturday 14 APR 12. There is not have enough water for releases on Sunday 15 APR 12.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Andy V on 4/10/2012, 10:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Saturday it is then. Any objections to 10am at the Upper put in? I can do earlier if anyone wants.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Jeff Budz on 4/11/2012, 11:11 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Ugg... I need to do something fun this weekend, not sure if the Uppers at low flow is "fun"...

I may decide to go camping instead.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by paul on 4/11/2012, 5:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Yeah I agree, and that Lake Superior in the middle is too much for me and at a low flow, the Uppers will be very painful. Otter is fun - I'd like to take the wife down on the May release. On the other hand mountain biking has been overly sweet this year.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Andy V on 4/12/2012, 12:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Man, you and Budz are bringing me down with all your speculations and general negativity. Bring that garbage elsewhere. I only want positive vibes on this board. HAHA

I think comparing a few hundred yards of flatwater to one of the Great Lakes is a little extreme. And the realease may not even be that low, but if is I really doubt it will be "painful". Didn't look to bad from Erik's pictures when it was only 750cfs. Man, did you particiapte in drama club in high school...

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by paul on 4/13/2012, 7:47 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Andy, ouch , scathing cyber brutality! No never had drama classes - just natural I guess. You'll have fun!

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Andy V on 4/11/2012, 12:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Not sure if the release is going to be low or not, or how low. They canceled the release on Sunday, so maybe the Saturday realease will be the usual level since they don't have to save water for Sunday. Who knows.

I saw somewhere that the release is scheduled to start at 9pm on Friday, so maybe we can get a sneak peak of what to expect before we head out there Saturday morning.

If its a complete bust, Lower Otter Brook is releasing 300cfs again. I wouldn't be opposed to that as a backup plan. The Millers is basically on the way to Otter Brook anyway.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Erik on 4/11/2012, 8:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Sounds like a plan - with the race on Saturday, I'm hoping that the release will be OK.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Erik on 4/12/2012, 4:20 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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This was the first time I ran the Upper Millers with Mike in 2007 - 750 cfs - no big wave trains, but lots of play spots:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/558665848KrxJRX

This is Jeff's video from 2010 at 1,250 cfs.

Looks good either way!

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by TommyC1 on 4/12/2012, 6:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Nice slide show Erik. Recognize the green Encore paddled by Rod before he sold it to me?
I will be at the put in at 10. Might have some Boston folks with me. See ya there!

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Duke Wavewalker on 4/12/2012, 6:57 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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It's running 960 right now
Duke

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Erik on 4/12/2012, 4:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Sounds good to me.

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Duke Wavewalker on 4/13/2012, 6:29 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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See you in the AM
Duke

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Duke Wavewalker on 4/14/2012, 5:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Well, we got about a grand ...and it dropped as we went down...Hadn't been on it in 8-9 years and forgot about the long shuttle.....There's a better put-in upstream @ the park on Birch Hill Dam rd. And you get some decent warm up and waves....and the biggest hugest most awesomest drop...the dam foundation!!!!!
Duke

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by Erik on 4/15/2012, 8:42 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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Good time yesterday, but I was beat at the end.

Hey Paul - you would have loved it. The floods last fall replaced Lake Superior with a long wave train - it was amazing!

Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)

Posted by paul on 4/16/2012, 9:00 am, in reply to "Re: Miller Time (if we get a release)"
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I'll need to see footage of that.

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