Jason & I decided at random to stop in Girdwood & check out Winner Creek. The water was pleasantly high, so we decided to give it a go. Here's the story...

I can't believe the nerve of some people. Some fool stole a kayak that was hidden in the alders behind the guardrail at the put-in for Lower Ingram Creek (while the guys were scouting the creek). It's a green Dagger Mamba, in fairly new condition. If you see or hear of this boat ANYWHERE (there are very few up here), please contact me asap.

Paddle losses below:

So,

People seem to be losing lots of paddles lately. Here were there last whereabouts:

1) Bird Creek (lost running Bird Creek Falls).

2) Tincan Creek (probably will float into Granite Creek then Six Mile) - 4 piece Werner breakdown paddle, red fiberglass blades & black shaft, 197cm, 30 degree feather.

If you see these paddles, please send an email over to me so I can let the owner know. Thanks folks!

We went out for a quick evening run of Tincan Creek. Starting at 5:30p.m., we got of the water around 10:00p.m. (prior to boating expecting to be on the water about 1 hour total). 1 paddle snapped in half, 1 was lost, there was a hand that looked nearly broken from impact, yet everyone seemed to have an incredible (& gripped) time. Maybe hit the creek a little lower for a first time level next time? HA!!!! Another epic day on the water. The camera battery died at the Throne Room (the 1st set of teacup waterfalls), so this film is pretty short. Enjoy!

Hello everyone. Unfortunately, due to high water levels and an extremely generous snow pack, the Six Mile Festival will have to be post-poned till later in the summer. The new date will be Saturday, August 21st to assure lower water levels, which will allow more boaters to comfortably race & compete. This will also make the event safer for everyone, including safety boaters. So, I'll see everyone out there August 21st!!!

That's right folks! It's that time of year again. Time to get together with fellow paddlers & friends, partake in festivities, and enjoy yo self! Of course, there will be free beer, free food, free raffle, and free compeition entry as always to keep everyone satisfied. Come out and either race or spectate the rowdiest mass-start race whitewater in Alaska! Here's a quick breakdown of the schedule:

1:00p.m. : Time trial races (1 person at a time, fastest wins)

2:00p.m. :downriver mass-start extreme race through biggest 3 rapids of the 1st canyon

2:30p.m. :PACK RAFT mass-start extreme race! 1st of it's kind!!

4:00p.m. boston bar freestyle/rodeo competition

6:00p.m. riverside bonfire party, raffle, with good music, microbrew beer, & hotdogs!

The party usually stretches to the wee hours of the night, so plan on camping out (free camping in one of the most beautiful areas on Six Mile Creek). The festival main grounds can be found 1 hour from Anchorage. Drive south on the Seward Highway and take the cut-off road to Hope. The festival home base is 3.4 miles down the road on your right (look for signs/balloons).

Free beer, free food, free raffle, free competition entry = good times!

The RODEO at Boston Bar. (Winners: 1st- Tim Johnson, 2nd- Jeff Sheldon, 3rd- Dan McKay)

The long boat head-to-head extreme race through the 1st canyon's largest rapids! Winners: 1st- Obadiah Jenkins, 2nd- Jeff Sheldon, 3rd- Xavier Engle)