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by BRIC
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT: Maury Rockbridge Baths Saturday, April 20
Replies: 12
Views: 2509

Re: OCT: Maury Rockbridge Baths Saturday, April 20

i would like to join the Rockbridge Bath to Copper Road trip. Check in the morning.
Charlie
by BRIC
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Walker Creek above Bane
Replies: 1
Views: 11207

Walker Creek above Bane

Mike Buckley K-1 and Charlie Whittle OC-1 did a trip from the Little Walker Creek crossing of Rt 100 to the low water bridge upstream from Farley Wayside. This included a mile of class 2 rock garden on Little Walker and 7+ miles on Big Walker. Level at 1260cfs. PFD for both paddlers on both rivers. ...
by BRIC
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Wolf Creek June 1 PFD X 2
Replies: 2
Views: 12741

Re: Wolf Creek June 1 PFD X 2

New trip with 2 getting PFD's. Carol and Jennifer K-1. Others Mike B K-1 and Charlie W OC-1. Very enjoyable river. Level was 450 cfs, adequate flow. We put in at the low water bridge on Morehead Road vice the Chapel indicated on the AW page. Chapel is 1.7 miles downstream. Reached the Chapel in 53 m...
by BRIC
Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:37 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT Sat Aug 13 Smith River in Bassett
Replies: 2
Views: 567

Re: OCT Sat Aug 13 Smith River in Bassett

I would like to participate on this trip. Paddling OC1.
Charlie
by BRIC
Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Kibler Valley River Run July 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Kibler Valley River Run July 16

Shuttles run continuously. Be glad to lead a run. There may couple more for an exploratory run.
by BRIC
Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Kibler Valley River Run July 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Kibler Valley River Run July 16

Recent rain has raised the lakes. A nice 9600KW release for the race Saturday July 16. Red Bank Ruritan sponsors the event as a fund raiser. $25 entry supports the Ruritans and helps keep the event alive. Shuttles provided. Hot dogs, burgers and drinks for sale. Possible live music. Course is 2 mile...
by BRIC
Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Wolf Creek June 1 PFD X 2
Replies: 2
Views: 12741

Wolf Creek June 1 PFD X 2

This has been on the list for a long time. Water level was 450 cfs. We decided this would be a comfortable level to both do PFD's. Trusting on the guide book, advice from other paddlers and good judgement. Creek is mostly roadside so we got glimpses of the rapids while setting shuttle. Went to last ...
by BRIC
Tue May 31, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Kibler Valley River Run July 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Kibler Valley River Run July 16

Just called Pinnacles hydro and recreational releases are not anticipated until Saturday in July pending more rain (and water in the lakes).
Rain has been sparse this spring. Subject to change if sufficient rain falls.
by BRIC
Sat May 28, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Kibler Valley River Run July 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Kibler Valley River Run July 16

The formal event sponsored by the Red Bank Ruritans is July 16. Shuttles, food, etc. 9600KW release for the race. Typically there are recreational releases on Saturdays in June and July depending on lake levels. Not formal events and may be announced (or cancelled) on Friday afternoons. 7500KW adequ...
by BRIC
Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT BRIC April 29/30 Cancelled
Replies: 0
Views: 684

OCT BRIC April 29/30 Cancelled

Creek is below zero with no significant rain in the forecast. Cancelling now rather than at last minute.
No alternate planned.
by BRIC
Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT: Sat. March 19, Maury Rockbridge Baths
Replies: 17
Views: 1699

Re: OCT: Sat. March 19, Maury Rockbridge Baths

I'll be there at 11.
Charlie
by BRIC
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:38 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT: Sat. March 19, Maury Rockbridge Baths
Replies: 17
Views: 1699

Re: OCT: Sat. March 19, Maury Rockbridge Baths

Interested and watching the level.
Charlie
by BRIC
Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:41 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Maury Rockbridge Baths to Copper Road Wednesday 2/23 i.
Replies: 1
Views: 441

Maury Rockbridge Baths to Copper Road Wednesday 2/23 i.

Hoping for level to stay above 300cfs on Wednesday. Water cold but warm temps.
Will set a time Tuesday afternoon after watching levels.
Looking for a couple of paddlers to make a minimum of three for a run.
by BRIC
Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:04 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: O.C.T Bottom Tye
Replies: 10
Views: 1505

Re: O.C.T Bottom Tye

Hi Ginny. I'll be joining y'all for a first descent.
Charlie
by BRIC
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT Sat Aug 14 Smith River in Bassett
Replies: 5
Views: 1361

OCT Smith River

That works, SYOTR