It’s no surprise I started wondering about running Elk Cr. Last year, on the way to running the Upper Kalama for the first time, I was a bit awestruck as we crossed the bridge over Elk Cr. and looked down onto ledge after ledge after ledge. The bridge is very high above the creek which makes the setting even more … Continue reading
The North, South and Middle Forks of the Smith River are about as close to Oregon as you can get and still be in California. Rugged mountains, smooth granite, clear rivers, warm weather but only about 5 hours from Portland, think of the Smiths as Cali-lite. Our original goal for this trip was the Cal-Salmon. We were looking for redemption … Continue reading
