Hank- Walt- > Where do you paddle? Like you, I'm a canoeist (both of us on a primarily sea touring list!) <snip> I have paddled the lower Green (which you did) Desolation/Gray canyon on the Green (Class 3 in some sections), sections of the Colorado above Moab, the San Juan, Salmon, Payette, Weber, and Dolores. Deso and the San Juan require permits, which are getting harder to come by. That's one reason I have taken up SK- its nice to just go without all the hassle and having to win a lottery for a permit. The Dolores is a beautiful canyon run with no permit required but has a very limited season. The San Juan has fairly mellow rapids at the levels I have run - which can be portaged- and is in a canyon similar to the lower Green below Trin Alcoves. It ends up almost in Lake Powell and is a great trip. If you are interested I can give you sources for water flow info. and more details. The Idaho rivers are tougher, technically, but feature clear water- a real treat for us who are used to muddy desert rivers. I have only done them in my solo canoe or WW kayak. Let me know if I can be of further help. Walt Chudleigh Park City, UT *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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