Thanks to all the volunteered, competed, and stopped by the 3rd annual Six-Mile-Fest this past Saturday. It was a beautiful, sunny day with perfect water levels and a healthy amount of racers (kayakers & pack rafters!)

Check out the Anchorage Daily News article

http://www.adn.com/2010/08/23/1421764/kayakers-rafters-have-a-splashing....

Also, for extra pictures check out Kelly Moon Photography

http://www.kellymoonphotography.printroom.com/GHome_main.asp?domain_name...

I would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous contributions, which enable this festival to be free (entry/food/beer/raffle/everything!)...

*Susitna Sled & Kayak for race & raffle prizes, and for the hand-made "Carnage Award"
*Mooses Tooth Brewing Company for the beer
*Bills Distributing for the energy drinks/refreshments
* Alaska Raft & Kayak for the raffle prizes
* Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking for the race & raffle prizes
* Knik Canoe & Kayak Club for generator, food, and cups
* American Whitewater for race & raffle prizes
* Chugach Outdoor Center for raffle prizes

All of the companies/clubs are very generous, so please support them next time you need gear or services!!! I'll see you guys next year!!! Thanks so much for coming out!

Timmy J.

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...

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!

John Cox, Josh Smith, & I ran the Magic Mile & Lower Kings Canyon this past Sunday at high water (between 800-1000cfs). Things were juicy and murky, not the typical aqua marine Kings River most boaters know. The water was very pushy, but still managable with a solid crew. Here's some video footage of the last rapid of Magic Mile ("chunder") & the last rapid of Lower Kings Canyon ("gotta give er"). Enjoy!

Obadiah & I paddled Canyon Creek (from the gravel pit to the take-out) last Sunday. We put in below the normal put-in because the road was still covered with 2 feet of snow. There was only 1 snow bridge, not too far above Saddle Slide. There is still a good amount of snow & ice banks along the shore, making scouting difficult at times, but everything was clean and wood free with at least one line through. We floated out to the 3rd canyon and took out. Water was flowing at 9.9 ft. on the gauge.

April 8th, 2010 (Thursday) at 8:00p.m.

Come watch the newest paddling video that is pushing the limit of what man can accomplish in a kayak. Tyler Bradt's 186 ft. waterfall record among other amazing achievements will entertain you at the Bears Tooth Theatre.

Then follow the Dream Result up with our New Horizon movie, an action, story telling, and carnage packed ride through southcentral Alaskan whitewater sure to keep your interest. Bears Tooth April 8th at 8:00p.m. This will probably sell out again, so make sure to get your tickets!!! Come drop by and have a beer with fellow boaters and get stoked for the season! CYA THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! The trailers are below...

Hi everyone,

Most of you have probably heard that I have been summoned to appear in front of a Federal justice at the United States District Court on December 15h for Federal Criminal Trespass convictions that have been allegated against me. I'm meeting with a lawyer next week to prepare myself for a potential trial after the initial court date if need be. Lately, I've been receiving a lot of emails about how people can help or contribute to diffuse the situation and possibly legalize access to this incredibly unique creek that flows out of the Chugach Mountains into Anchorage. For more information on the situation, click on the link below:

www.packrafting.blogspot.com/

Everyone interested in seeing Ship Creek open for future recreational boating should click on the link and sign the petition. Thanks everyone & thanks for all of the people that have been supporting the cause! It is greatly appreciated!

Another recent story on the issue:

http://www.canoekayak.com/whitewater/kayaking/rapid-rewards/

Email kayaker35@hotmail.com
Selling a 194cm Aquabound Shred 4 piece breakdown paddle. Good paddle, just don't need it anymore. $100.00

Matt Johnson & I (not related, I think) paddled Six Mile @ 455 cfs today. Good run. We passed the Turnagain Pass parking lot where everyone was going skiing:^)

Here's a short video on where to mount thigh straps in your pack raft if you choose to have an exponentially increased amount of newfound control. I'll be posting pictures soon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h5_PqDVNw0