Just a lil' update...

What's new:

Last week Brad Faulkner and I ran the Main Tuolumne at a pretty decent flow (somewhere in the 2500 cfs range). The picture to the left shows the epic cabin boof (normally you run left). In fact, it was so much fun, we hiked back up and ran it again!

Whitewater Action.....

I have to throw out some love for ARTA. As the Marketing Director, it's my job to sell trips...

We are whitewater rafting.....how could you not want to go?

We have some spaces available that NEED to be filled ASAP! Check out the latest specials with ARTA River Trips in Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and California.

Rogue River: June 30th, July 18th 20% 0ff

Desolation Canyon: July 19th- 20% off

South Fork American River: Weekly specials. Give us a ring at 800-323-2782 with specifics. Family discounts available.

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An epic day...

Last week, Ben Wartburg and I hit up Cherry Creek at a substantially high flow (2150 CFS) I wouldn't recommend boating the Upper Tuolumne at this level unless you are a rock-solid class V boater. It was my first time down this stretch and I nearly soiled myself on multiple occasions. I found myself getting pushed around quite a bit, skirting the major rapids, swimming out of Christmas Tree Hole, and looking forward to Take-out. Ben made the run look easy, styling everything! Overall, it was an epic day and scared the crap out of me. I look forward to getting on it at lower flows in the near future. Daniel Brasuell has pretty good video on his site: http://www.awetstate.com/