Monthly Archives: December 2007

Breitenbush Creeking Clinic and Upper Wind

Sat. I headed to the Breitenbush River with 7 other paddlers to teach a beginning creeking clinic. My goal was to offer some tips and hints on the mental and logistical aspects of making the step from Class 3 rivers to Class 3/4 creeks. We spent time talking about scouting new rapids, setting safety, communicating with fellow paddlers, and other … Continue reading

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Hagen Creek/NWF Washougal

After a great high water run down Rock Cr. on Wed., we had a group ready to fire up Hagen Creek on Thursday. Hagen is a fickle little creek that joins the NWF of the Washougal River about a mile or so below the regular put-in. In order to get good flows on Hagen you have to show up the … Continue reading

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