Well, its that time of the year again!
I am posting this about 3 weeks in advance as it would be fun for as many people to join! I will update the title when The ice breaks!
When: Around the third week of March (if the ice breaks like last year) So well aim for March 17th or 24th!
Where: Great Chazy River , NY. Altona to Wood Falls or Mooers Fork Class 3+/4+
Who: Class 3+ Boaters.
More info:
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1316/This by no means a "bring a beginner day" as there are many must make moves IMO. You NEED to be able to roll and stay upright in somewhat fast moving water. There are shallow slides, shitty holes, 1 undercut and a 12-15 foot waterfall.
Beta:
You can either put it above the damn on the rapid "white mile" and run the 100 foot slide from the river right or put in below the slide, or below the "white mile". After that comes the hole. Its basically a reactionary wave off an undercut wall, leading into a hole. Safety can be set up, Although, the slide comes up quick so its better not to swim. Then there is the first slide.. Most likely 6 inches of water for about 1.5 miles, flowing very fast creating many reactionary waves and small holes. Keeper hole at the bottom which is usually punched on the left weak side. Then there are some class 2 boogie for a while, a bit of flatwater, another slide and a little pourover that you run on the right. After some more boogie, you get to scout wood falls... a class 4 12-15 foot waterfall! You can take out above or below!
Above the Dam (III+):
White mile(II+):
First Hole(IV):
First Slide (III+)
2nd slide and boogie(III)
Wood Falls (IV+)
Videos I made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNQ75rKd2esFirst slide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrRifxEU6_g
