boatin' again

The South got some much needed rain this week.

On the 23rd, the Watauga came up to a runnable level. I went on a late solo run. This is Stateline Falls at about 130 cfs, the lowest I have seen the Watauga. It was still fun, but I walked the Falls (think Sunshine without a pillow).

The Smokies got hammered a few days later, and Stephen Kimmel and I went to Big Creek.

Stephen doing the Big Creek boogie.

Keith, Chris and crew in the midst of Action Alley at a respectable flow. Big Creek photos by Alenda Hartshorn.

The day after Big, we went back to the Watauga at a healthier flow and rode out the last of the water. Hopefully it will keep on raining!