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New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/7/2010, 6:03 am

I'll gladly do one (or both) of the class II sections. Unless there's is good release, I'll probably pass on the class III section - I scraped my way down that last year. Anyone interested?

http://www.ricka-flatwater.org/wwtrips.htm#September

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Tom Canning on 9/15/2010, 4:16 pm, in reply to "New Boston - September 18th"

I would like to paddle this Sat. However Im laidoff right now and havnt started getting my unemployment yet. I was already laid off for 4 months earlier this year so im kinda poor right now. Is it possible I could catch a ride? Tom

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/16/2010, 5:21 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

Tom - I'm sure we can work out something.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Tom Canning on 9/9/2010, 6:28 am, in reply to "New Boston - September 18th"

What type of trip is this? Class? Lenght of paddle? Driving time? TC

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/9/2010, 9:05 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

It depends - the upper section is class II, the middle section in class III, the lower section is class II. I ran it top to bottom last year with Jeff B. River was at 3.7 ft – at that level its a boney, technical run. I spent the day bouncing off, riding up on, and flipping over on rocks. Some pictures/video:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/575153412vSzSBZ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKvhYw_CkJ4

I was going to pass on the middle section this year, but maybe I could be convinced. I'd definitely do the class II sections. Its about a 2 hour drive. If there are no takers for paddling, poling is also fun:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/575145363BBsCPe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP2LmT6vg14&feature=related

Hopefully no canoes get wrapped this year.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Paul on 9/10/2010, 9:03 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

Unfortunately, I'll be up in VT that weekend mountain biking. See you guys at the West!

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by ericdimarzio on 9/14/2010, 8:27 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

I am in for either the class II or class III run though if it is too boney i may wanna stick to class II

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/15/2010, 4:43 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

Hopefully we will get some rain - I'll send you an email.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Jim S. on 9/15/2010, 7:19 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

I don't care for boney but I'd like to see this section. put me on your email list. thanks

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/16/2010, 5:34 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

Jim - its a pretty strech of river - you'll like it. The release has started.

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?01185500

Should be 250 cfs by Saturday, but that's still pretty low. Lets hope for some rain over the next couple of days.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Jeff Budz on 9/16/2010, 7:53 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

If I recall, the top part wasn't much fun, just a short warm up for the middle section. Guess it's going to be a last minute decision depending on water level. I'd rather pole than just run the upper section.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/17/2010, 6:00 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

I was hoping they would be ramping up the release, but with dam construction and the slalom race canceled, this might be it. Rain didn't amount to much either. Its not looking good.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Jeff Budz on 9/17/2010, 6:46 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

I didn't hear that they canceled the race. The rain didn't budge the gauge, feels like a fail to me. I think I'll wait for the West next weekend.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by ericdimarzio on 9/17/2010, 5:08 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

if we do do thw west next weekend can we make it sunday? Katie volunteered me to work the greenway challenge

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Tom Canning on 9/17/2010, 5:29 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

I heard the release was sat only

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by ericdimarzio on 9/17/2010, 5:44 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

damn

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/17/2010, 6:41 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

No paddling tomorrow - probably just as well for me anyway.

I'm a maybe for the West. Release is Saturday only.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Jeff Budz on 9/17/2010, 6:49 pm, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

I just read that the new Boston release was canceled for tomorrow. I doubt there will even be enough water for poling. Sounds like the west is still on, but only for Saturday. Can't wait, haven't been in WW for quite a few months.

Re: New Boston - September 18th

Posted by Erik on 9/19/2010, 7:30 am, in reply to "Re: New Boston - September 18th"

Hey Jeff - we should have gone poling - Matt's pictures look nice.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/578595547jOnLCl

Just goes to show you, the river can be fun at any level.

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