From Mike Torrance mikehoofer@yahoo.com
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It turns out that my day at the beach may need to happen later in the year, when ice-flows don't cause life threatening conditions.
I was SO looking forward to trying out my new black Speedos! Alas, woes is me, woes is me.
Mike.
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Original announcement:
This is not a trip (yet), just a feeler for like-minded kayakers.
It looks like the condtions for surfing on Lake Michigan (north of Milwaukee) are looking good for Saturday. The winds are coming from the SE, creating 3-5 foot waves (building as the day goes on).
FYI:
1) I don't have a leader rating for this level of trip, so this may be a private (non-Hoofer trip).
2) I also don't know what the coastline condtions are. If it's full of ice, or it's too risky, etc... I'm not sure where to find this info out. Can someone look into it.
3) If this does turn into a hoofer trip, you'll need to be an R3 and have a drysuit or a wetsuit with a paddling jacket.
4) I'll write up all the other stuff that you need or should be aware of, if this trip develops further.
5) There is a good chance that we stop at a burger joint on the way home.
Mike.
Showing posts with label Whitewater Kayaking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whitewater Kayaking. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
WW Boaters: great deal on the Rada Lake Superior basin WW kayaking book
From: Connie Lane
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Are you a WW kayaker who wants to get a great deal on the Rada book on the whitewater rivers in the Lake Superior basin?
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Are you a WW kayaker who wants to get a great deal on the Rada book on the whitewater rivers in the Lake Superior basin?
Half Price books on Whitney Way (next to the Copp's grocery store) has a stack of brand new Rada books for only $9.98 each....that is less than half price and a great deal. They are sitting on a table on the south side of the store....
Enjoy!
Connie
connieenal@yahoo.com
connieenal@yahoo.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Lake Lesson and Polo @ Pool Session Sunday 12/13
From: Ned Rubert
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After some discussion and deliberation, it was determined possible to both offer a kayak lake lesson and to play kayak polo in Natatorium pool this Sunday (12/13). Caroline and I will be offering a Lake lesson for those who wish to earn their Hoofers Kayak Lake Rating (signups TBA). Since I'll be busy with the Lake Lesson, kayak polo will happen contingent upon whether somebody volunteers to referee. For either event, or to learn how to roll, you will need to purchase a Pool Session ticket ($5) from Tricia (at the Tuesday evening meeting) or from the Outdoor Programs Office (during business hours).
-Ned
kfrubert@wisc.edu
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After some discussion and deliberation, it was determined possible to both offer a kayak lake lesson and to play kayak polo in Natatorium pool this Sunday (12/13). Caroline and I will be offering a Lake lesson for those who wish to earn their Hoofers Kayak Lake Rating (signups TBA). Since I'll be busy with the Lake Lesson, kayak polo will happen contingent upon whether somebody volunteers to referee. For either event, or to learn how to roll, you will need to purchase a Pool Session ticket ($5) from Tricia (at the Tuesday evening meeting) or from the Outdoor Programs Office (during business hours).
-Ned
kfrubert@wisc.edu
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday 11/21 paddling outdoors.....Sac? Mendota?
From: Connie Lane connieenal@yahoo.com
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Is anyone interested in paddling outdoors one more time? Maybe Sac for WW but maybe Mendota in SK. Read on.....
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Is anyone interested in paddling outdoors one more time? Maybe Sac for WW but maybe Mendota in SK. Read on.....
Potential Sac trip: Saturday will be warm, and Ned and I discussed going to Sac. This trip is open to R2 paddlers with a roll (Matt KR1co - we'd take you, too). This would be a quick trip - spending about 1.5 hours on the water. If you are interested in Sac, email me (Connieenal@yahoo.com).
If Sac does not materialize, I may go out on Mendota and paddle an SK for 2-3 hours. You would need to have an R1 rating to join me. If you want to sea kayak, e-mail me at the address above.
Connie
Kayak Polo at Dec. 6 Pool Session
From: Ned Rubert kfrubert@wisc.edu
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Don't know what to do at kayak Pool Sessions because you have already taken your lake lesson and already know how to roll? Or maybe you're learning to roll and feel tired and discouraged after the first hour of practice? Then read on...
We will be playing kayak polo during the second hour of the Dec. 6th Pool Session. To participate, you will need to purchase a Pool Session ticket either on Tuesday evening at the HOC meeting or through the OPO during business hours. You do not need to know how to roll or to have taken the kayak lake lesson to participate (although people who have not taken a lake lesson will be asked to demonstrate a wet exit before playing).
-Ned
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Don't know what to do at kayak Pool Sessions because you have already taken your lake lesson and already know how to roll? Or maybe you're learning to roll and feel tired and discouraged after the first hour of practice? Then read on...
We will be playing kayak polo during the second hour of the Dec. 6th Pool Session. To participate, you will need to purchase a Pool Session ticket either on Tuesday evening at the HOC meeting or through the OPO during business hours. You do not need to know how to roll or to have taken the kayak lake lesson to participate (although people who have not taken a lake lesson will be asked to demonstrate a wet exit before playing).
-Ned
Friday, October 30, 2009
Kayak lake lesson this Sunday
From: Ned Rubert
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I am teaching a Kayak Lake Lesson at the Pool Session this Sunday (11/1); this lesson earns you your Lake Rating in a whitewater kayak and is the prerequisite for the Sea Kayak Skills Lesson (SK0). Meet at the boathouse at 12 noon instead of 1 PM so we can review the ground-based part of the lesson and choose boats before taking them to the pool. To sign up for this lesson, please e-mail me (kfrubert@wisc.edu) *and* purchase a Pool Session ticket ($5) from Hoofers at the Outdoor Programs Office. When you show up on Sunday, please remember to bring a change of dry clothes, a swimsuit and a towel. Noseplugs, a warm-when-wet top such as a hydroskin and a lock for your gym locker are highly recommended.
kfrubert@wisc.edu
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I am teaching a Kayak Lake Lesson at the Pool Session this Sunday (11/1); this lesson earns you your Lake Rating in a whitewater kayak and is the prerequisite for the Sea Kayak Skills Lesson (SK0). Meet at the boathouse at 12 noon instead of 1 PM so we can review the ground-based part of the lesson and choose boats before taking them to the pool. To sign up for this lesson, please e-mail me (kfrubert@wisc.edu) *and* purchase a Pool Session ticket ($5) from Hoofers at the Outdoor Programs Office. When you show up on Sunday, please remember to bring a change of dry clothes, a swimsuit and a towel. Noseplugs, a warm-when-wet top such as a hydroskin and a lock for your gym locker are highly recommended.
kfrubert@wisc.edu
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Kayak Pool Session - This Sunday!
From: Tricia Nason, Pool Session Coordinator
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The first kayak pool session is this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm and tickets are still available. If you are interested in boating, whether just getting started or with years of experience, this is for you. There is always instruction available at all levels from "How do I get into this thing?" through basic rolling, more advanced rolls and rodeo moves. Moreover it is alot of fun. And it is late enough in the day for you to sleep off your Halloween hangover first (if necessary).
Where and When. Meet at Park Street Circle 1 pm - completely done by 5 pm
We will be in the pool from 2 pm to 4pm.
Cost: $5 buy you ticket from the OPO during regular business hours 262-1630 or at the door.
Hope to see you there,
Tricia
tnason04@gmail.com
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The first kayak pool session is this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm and tickets are still available. If you are interested in boating, whether just getting started or with years of experience, this is for you. There is always instruction available at all levels from "How do I get into this thing?" through basic rolling, more advanced rolls and rodeo moves. Moreover it is alot of fun. And it is late enough in the day for you to sleep off your Halloween hangover first (if necessary).
Where and When. Meet at Park Street Circle 1 pm - completely done by 5 pm
We will be in the pool from 2 pm to 4pm.
Cost: $5 buy you ticket from the OPO during regular business hours 262-1630 or at the door.
Hope to see you there,
Tricia
tnason04@gmail.com
HALLOWEEN-BOATING - Sat 10.30am
From: Stephan Eilbracht (first announcement, woo!)
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Hey Hoofers, hey Paddlers,
LET’S GO HALLOWEEN-BOATING!!!
You didn’t get in for the epic Sporkies-trip?
You wanna do something exciting before getting wasted?
You have no other plans for the afternoon?
Then listen… this is the perfect idea - let’s do something fun!!!
The weather forecast for this Saturday, 31st of October, seems to be alright – overcast and temperatures somewhere in the forties.
And as the outdoor paddling season is slowly coming to an end, paddling is moving indoors to the pools and people start wishfully waiting for the spring boating season, let’s go one last time to SAC.
This is a great chance for all of you guys who wanna say goodbye to the river that provided so much fun during this summer or for those who simply wanna paddle together with me one last time :)
We gonna meet at PSC on Saturday at 10.30am, get our gear ready and aim to be on the river at around noon. Depending on the weather and our mood and enthusiasm we will stay on the river for two to three hours and try to be back in Madison not later then 5pm. Thus you will have plenty of time to get ready for freakfest or whatever plans you have…
Yeah, right… you ARE excited – I know.
So if this sounds cool to you send me an email (eilbracht@wisc.edu); include your name, your rating, telephone number, if y
ou have a car and would be willing to drive/carry boats (I definitely need at least one person to drive as I don’t have a car) and what cold weather gear you have.
To go on this trip you need at least the kayak lake rating, a wetsuit (there are some in the inner cage), some kind of drytop, splashjacket or rainjacket and multiple warm when wet layers (polypro, wool, fleece) to wear under your wetsuit. Also, if you think you’re good pack at least one extra layer in addition. And don’t forget you need a set of dry clothes to change as soon as you get off of the river. For those who are afraid of being too cold, there is the option to rent drysuits from Rutabaga ($35 a day).
The cost for the trip will be around $5 to pay for the drivers.
See you soon,
Stephan
PS: I didn’t forget… IT’S HALLOWEEN. So feel free to bring your costume! There will be time for a unique and crazy photoshoot in your boats before we launch.
Also, if there is interest we can meet at my place before the trip, carve some pumpkins, take them and a few candles with us and
make a halloweeny shoreline at SAC. And when we get back from SAC we skip Culvers and have pumpkin soup. Sounds delicious?!
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Hey Hoofers, hey Paddlers,
LET’S GO HALLOWEEN-BOATING!!!
You didn’t get in for the epic Sporkies-trip?
You wanna do something exciting before getting wasted?
You have no other plans for the afternoon?
Then listen… this is the perfect idea - let’s do something fun!!!
The weather forecast for this Saturday, 31st of October, seems to be alright – overcast and temperatures somewhere in the forties.
And as the outdoor paddling season is slowly coming to an end, paddling is moving indoors to the pools and people start wishfully waiting for the spring boating season, let’s go one last time to SAC.
This is a great chance for all of you guys who wanna say goodbye to the river that provided so much fun during this summer or for those who simply wanna paddle together with me one last time :)
We gonna meet at PSC on Saturday at 10.30am, get our gear ready and aim to be on the river at around noon. Depending on the weather and our mood and enthusiasm we will stay on the river for two to three hours and try to be back in Madison not later then 5pm. Thus you will have plenty of time to get ready for freakfest or whatever plans you have…
Yeah, right… you ARE excited – I know.
So if this sounds cool to you send me an email (eilbracht@wisc.edu); include your name, your rating, telephone number, if y
ou have a car and would be willing to drive/carry boats (I definitely need at least one person to drive as I don’t have a car) and what cold weather gear you have.To go on this trip you need at least the kayak lake rating, a wetsuit (there are some in the inner cage), some kind of drytop, splashjacket or rainjacket and multiple warm when wet layers (polypro, wool, fleece) to wear under your wetsuit. Also, if you think you’re good pack at least one extra layer in addition. And don’t forget you need a set of dry clothes to change as soon as you get off of the river. For those who are afraid of being too cold, there is the option to rent drysuits from Rutabaga ($35 a day).
The cost for the trip will be around $5 to pay for the drivers.
See you soon,
Stephan
PS: I didn’t forget… IT’S HALLOWEEN. So feel free to bring your costume! There will be time for a unique and crazy photoshoot in your boats before we launch.
Also, if there is interest we can meet at my place before the trip, carve some pumpkins, take them and a few candles with us and
make a halloweeny shoreline at SAC. And when we get back from SAC we skip Culvers and have pumpkin soup. Sounds delicious?!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Up North Paddling this Sunday
From: Ned Rubert
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I am thinking about doing a paddling trip up north this Sunday (10/25). As for the schedule, we would meet at Park St. Circle at 7 AM and be returning by 9 or 10 PM. I have approval to lead R3s on Wolf Section IV if I can get a hold of Ralph. I am also willing to run Wolf Section III or the Pesh instead so that R3ps can come and so we can keep costs down (pending Water Safety approval). Dry top + wet suit combo will be the minimum required gear, and a dry suit is strongly recommended if you don't have a solid roll; a dry suit may also be required for R3ps on Section III or the Pesh if water levels come up a lot on these rivers (>600 cfs or 12 in, respectively). E-mail with your name, number, rating and paddling preference before Friday evening if interested so that I can make plans. Cost will be ~$65 if we run Section IV (because the run itself costs $35); if we run the Wolf Section III or Pesh, you can expect to spend ~$30 between gas and food.
-Ned
kfrubert@wisc.edu
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I am thinking about doing a paddling trip up north this Sunday (10/25). As for the schedule, we would meet at Park St. Circle at 7 AM and be returning by 9 or 10 PM. I have approval to lead R3s on Wolf Section IV if I can get a hold of Ralph. I am also willing to run Wolf Section III or the Pesh instead so that R3ps can come and so we can keep costs down (pending Water Safety approval). Dry top + wet suit combo will be the minimum required gear, and a dry suit is strongly recommended if you don't have a solid roll; a dry suit may also be required for R3ps on Section III or the Pesh if water levels come up a lot on these rivers (>600 cfs or 12 in, respectively). E-mail with your name, number, rating and paddling preference before Friday evening if interested so that I can make plans. Cost will be ~$65 if we run Section IV (because the run itself costs $35); if we run the Wolf Section III or Pesh, you can expect to spend ~$30 between gas and food.
-Ned
kfrubert@wisc.edu
Kayak Pool Session Tickets - On Sale Now!
From: Tricia Nason
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Hi all you hoofers,
If you are a boater, want to be a boater or just want to find out what it is all about, this is for you. We will hold pool sessions during the winter to work on skills and have some fun. No prior experience or lessons required. Pool sessions are your best opportunity to learn to roll, a great opportunity to get started boating, keep your skills in shape for next spring or just have fun. Instruction is always available at all levels.
Meet 1 pm at park street circle.
Cost: $5
Expect to leave by 5 pm.
We will spend two hours in the pool.
Dates Now on Sale: Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15
Tickets can be bought at the meetings or from the outdoor programs office (in person or over the phone 262-1630)
Payment is due at time of sale. Ticket are transferrable, but no refunds. I do expect tickets to sell out this semester so buy early.
Tricia Nason
email: tnason04@gmail.com
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Hi all you hoofers,
If you are a boater, want to be a boater or just want to find out what it is all about, this is for you. We will hold pool sessions during the winter to work on skills and have some fun. No prior experience or lessons required. Pool sessions are your best opportunity to learn to roll, a great opportunity to get started boating, keep your skills in shape for next spring or just have fun. Instruction is always available at all levels.
Meet 1 pm at park street circle.
Cost: $5
Expect to leave by 5 pm.
We will spend two hours in the pool.
Dates Now on Sale: Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15
Tickets can be bought at the meetings or from the outdoor programs office (in person or over the phone 262-1630)
Payment is due at time of sale. Ticket are transferrable, but no refunds. I do expect tickets to sell out this semester so buy early.
Tricia Nason
email: tnason04@gmail.com
Friday, October 16, 2009
Kickapoo River paddling trip this weekend
From: Connie Lane connieenal@yahoo.com
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The weekend weather should be better (warmer and drier) than the weather we've been having, and the fall colors in southern Wisconsin should be optimal.
I am thinking of leading a small paddling trip on the upper Kickapoo River, using either canoes or sea kayaks. To paddle a canoe, you must have taken a lake lesson. To paddle a sea kayak, paddlers must have an SK1 rating. Sea kayakers must wear wetsuits (the club has some) and waterproof jackets, canoeists must wear a water resistant jacket.
This could either be a day trip (Saturday or Sunday), or preferably an overnight trip, camping along the river midway Saturday night. Campsites on the river are small, so an overnight trip would be limited to six.
Cost for an overnight trip (including transportation, food and permits) would be about $40. We would leave Saturday morning and return late Sunday afternoon. A day trip would be less, around $25. I will collect money at the PSC when we leave and refund leftover money after the trip.
If you are interested in paddling the Kickapoo, please e-mail me by Friday, 16 October at 3 pm. Tell me whether you want a day trip (and which day you prefer) or an overnight trip, and whether you want to paddle a sea kayak or a canoe.
Connie
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Whitewater SAC Trip Saturday (10/17)
From: Ned Rubert
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Pending approval of our Water Safety Chair, I will lead a SAC trip on Saturday (10/17). Meet at Park St. Circle at 12 PM; plan on being back between 4 and 5 PM after a quick bite to eat in Sauk City/Prairie du Sac. Bring $10-15 for food+gas for your driver. Due to the colder temperatures predicted for Saturday, a minimum of a wet suit and paddling jacket is required. This trip will be open to those with a R3p kayak rating or higher, and *may* be open to a limited number of R1s and R2s, as well as R1-OCs provided they have at minumum a 3 mm wetsuit and dry top (dry pants also necessary if canoeing). (For those who are curious about the departure/return times, they were selected based on the Badger football game, which starts at 11 AM and is anticipated to conclude between 2 and 3 PM. That being said, please make sure someone stays with your car at all times when loading at Park St. Circle, because the police like to ticket on football game days!)
Since we don't currently have a working web site, please e-mail me (kfrubert@wisc.edu) if you wish to participate in the SAC trip on Saturday 10/17, and whether you can drive/haul boats.
Thanks,
-Ned
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Pending approval of our Water Safety Chair, I will lead a SAC trip on Saturday (10/17). Meet at Park St. Circle at 12 PM; plan on being back between 4 and 5 PM after a quick bite to eat in Sauk City/Prairie du Sac. Bring $10-15 for food+gas for your driver. Due to the colder temperatures predicted for Saturday, a minimum of a wet suit and paddling jacket is required. This trip will be open to those with a R3p kayak rating or higher, and *may* be open to a limited number of R1s and R2s, as well as R1-OCs provided they have at minumum a 3 mm wetsuit and dry top (dry pants also necessary if canoeing). (For those who are curious about the departure/return times, they were selected based on the Badger football game, which starts at 11 AM and is anticipated to conclude between 2 and 3 PM. That being said, please make sure someone stays with your car at all times when loading at Park St. Circle, because the police like to ticket on football game days!)
Since we don't currently have a working web site, please e-mail me (kfrubert@wisc.edu) if you wish to participate in the SAC trip on Saturday 10/17, and whether you can drive/haul boats.
Thanks,
-Ned
Friday, October 9, 2009
Asheville, NC Cheoah River Release Nov. 7
From: Ned Rubert
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I confirmed that there is a release on the Cheoah River (near Asheville, NC; class IV) on Saturday Nov. 7. Would anyone be interested in running a 3-day weekend trip to the southeast in early November for this and other great rivers? The release is only for one day, and candidate rivers for the other days might include the Ocoee, French Broad or Nantahala. This will be a private trip unless someone with a the appropriate leader rating is willing to lead (in which case, the trip would probably only be open to R4s).
-Ned
kfrubert@wisc.edu
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I confirmed that there is a release on the Cheoah River (near Asheville, NC; class IV) on Saturday Nov. 7. Would anyone be interested in running a 3-day weekend trip to the southeast in early November for this and other great rivers? The release is only for one day, and candidate rivers for the other days might include the Ocoee, French Broad or Nantahala. This will be a private trip unless someone with a the appropriate leader rating is willing to lead (in which case, the trip would probably only be open to R4s).
-Ned
kfrubert@wisc.edu
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Paddlin Wolf IV Sat 10/10 if we get a little more water....
From: Christophe Stoelinga
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Hello Hoofers,
Rain is on the forecast, and if this comes true, we might be able to paddle section IV of the Wolf on Saturday (October 10). If you want to join, you'll need an R3p paddling rating. Note that the other, easier, sections of the Wolf need more water and are, for now, quite a bit too low to be paddled. At 188 cfs currently, it is pretty close the 200cfs needed for a good paddle on section IV (below that level we won't go). If that sounds good to you, send me an email with your paddler rating, wether you have a car with boat racks and what cold when wet gear you have (you'll want at least a dry-top/wet suit, we might require R3p's to wear a full dry suit which you can rent). Cost would be $30 to paddle the section, $$ for gas and food on our way.
Christophe
stoelinga@wisc.edu
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Hello Hoofers,
Rain is on the forecast, and if this comes true, we might be able to paddle section IV of the Wolf on Saturday (October 10). If you want to join, you'll need an R3p paddling rating. Note that the other, easier, sections of the Wolf need more water and are, for now, quite a bit too low to be paddled. At 188 cfs currently, it is pretty close the 200cfs needed for a good paddle on section IV (below that level we won't go). If that sounds good to you, send me an email with your paddler rating, wether you have a car with boat racks and what cold when wet gear you have (you'll want at least a dry-top/wet suit, we might require R3p's to wear a full dry suit which you can rent). Cost would be $30 to paddle the section, $$ for gas and food on our way.
Christophe
stoelinga@wisc.edu
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sunday WW trip up north 10/4
From: Connie Lane
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We should paddle Sunday.....There was good rain yesterday up north and the Red is runnable.
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We should paddle Sunday.....There was good rain yesterday up north and the Red is runnable.
Sac veterans with rolling ability are welcome to come on this trip.....the latter know who they are, so don't be shy.
I am waiting to see how much the Wolf comes up before deciding which river we run. It would be nice if I could get one more (maybe two) to come as we have car and rack space. Let me know if you are interested.
Connie
connieenal@yahoo.com
Connie
connieenal@yahoo.com
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