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On Friday morning, it looked like it was going to be a sunny weekend and I really wanted to do some more packrafting before the end of the season. One problem - I couldn't find anyone who wanted to go with me. For some reason, sitting in a tiny boat su
Date: 10/13/2006
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By Friday afternoon, I couldn't wait anymore, so I headed for the South Fork of Eagle River. I hiked up the trail towards Symphony Lake and checked out the river along the way. It looked a little tricky, but doable.
Date: 10/13/2006
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On the hike in, I noticed that the ponds were already freezing over. It was 5pm, the sun had ducked behind the mountains, and it was getting cold quickly.
Date: 10/13/2006
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I decided to put-in on the river about a mile below the lake. I got all ready: inflated the raft, put on a layer of long underwear, then a layer of fleece, then my drysuit. I was just about to shove off when I saw these two guys, J.T. and Tony, hiking
Date: 10/13/2006
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I waited for them to get their boats set up and then followed them down the river. I was very glad they showed up, because the river ended up being more technical than I thought it would be. Looking back, I don't think I would have done it alone, I woul
Date: 10/13/2006
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Here are a few more shots of the river. It was a lot of fun, and a good challenge for me at my current skill level.
Date: 10/13/2006
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We floated for about 4 miles before taking out at the first road access. At that point, our boats were covered with ice, but I was plenty warm - that river gave me quite a workout. Tony and J.T. gave me a ride back to my truck at the trailhead.
Date: 10/13/2006
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If it wasn't moving, it was frozen.
Date: 10/13/2006
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My goal was to do a packrafting trip each day (Friday-Saturday-Sunday), but on Saturday a few things came up and it was 3:00 before I was out the door. No time for rafting, so I went for a run up Wolverine & Williwaw Lakes. No pictures from that, so
Date: 10/05/2006
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On Sunday, again I couldn't find anyone to go with, so I stuck to the easy water. I did a triathlon: Start at the Eagle River Loop Road bridge, rollerski up Hiland Road, then run/hike back down to the main fork of Eagle River and float back to the bridg
Date: 01/01/2000
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Yup - its still cold.
Funny story from Sunday. As I was driving to Eagle River, my car thermometer read 31 degrees and I was once again thinking I was crazy for going rafting. Then I pull into the parking lot and see three other...
Date: 01/01/2000
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Shortly after I took this picture I saw a brown bear on the river bank. He scampered off as soon as he saw me.
Date: 01/01/2000
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As I was floating, I started thinking about how usually this time of year I am searching for snow so I can start skiing. This year, I am searching for more good hike/raft trips. I'm not ready for winter. Are my priorities changing? Maybe I need to swit
Date: 01/01/2000
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