Alaska Whitewater

Hi Everyone! It's that time of year again, time to keep this website flowing with trip reports and beta! Here's the first big news of the upcoming paddling season...

Susitna Sled and Kayak present the 2nd annual Willow Creek Whitewater Festival. This year the festival will be on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 & 27. The slalom will be held on Saturday and the downriver races on Sunday. For details, signup, and volunteer information, go to

www.susitnasledandkayak.com

Here is some footage from our trip to the deep south. How far can these little rafts be pushed? Who knows...

I've now come to the conclusion that EVERY run down Upper Kuskulana River's canyon is a FIRST DESCENT... because EVERY time I go into that river (which is generally once a year), the rapids completely change, disappear, or form out of nowhere!

James & Debra are having a sale on ALL gear, 15% off (kayaks, paddles, helmets, etc). This sale is only 1 week, so take advantage of the discounts while you can! Check out there website at www.susitnasledandkayak.com to see available gear!

Circa 150-175 cfs. Roman Dial, Joe McGlaughlin, Thai Verzone, and Tim Johnson. Enjoy!

While collecting water samples for thesis work, Roman and I made a quick side trip over to Montana Creek, just a few miles from Talkeetna. The creek was low, but clear of river-wide wood and free enough of shore ice to paddle every rapid. A small project this summer will involve trimming prunners to cut a trail through the evil Devil's club. Here's a video of the weekend...

Hi Everyone,

So, Debbie and James Castro of Susitna Sled & Kayak are throwing together the new Willow Creek Festival on June 4th and 5th (Saturday & Sunday), 2011!!! As you all know, we are in need of more events to bring the Alaskan boating community together, and this is a festival with events for all paddling skill levels. Come check out the festivities! I have posted a few generic details below (basically pasted from their website), but please view the Castro's website

www.susitnasledandkayak.com

Hey peoples. The 2nd and 3rd canyons are now completely free of ice bridges. There is still a fair amount of shore ice in the 3rd canyon, but it does not make scouting difficult and everything is portageable if need be. Below if a video from the weekend of April 22nd. Roman and I are heading in to scout/run Montana Creek this weekend. Also in the next week a mission to clear wood from Campbell Creek gorge is underway... stay posted!

LET THE SEASON BEGIN!!!!!!!@!&*^@!*!!!!!!