Four of us ran Upper and Middle Sitkum last Thanksgiving.

The middle is forgettable, with a couple of mediocre III+/IV- drops before a very long II+ paddle out.

The Korb description I read pretty much said the upper was a class VI expedition for people who are tired of living. I don't know how he got it so wrong.

The upper is high quality. We ran it with no portages (but a lot has happened since then, so don't take that as a wood report) and only 2 of the drops pushed into class V territory, low class V at that. It's like if the Ohane and Cooper had a baby together.

Kennet

Actually, Kennet, for just throwing out a quick comparison, that one's pretty good. It is a lot like the ledgey drops of the Cooper, but a little more intricate in its "difficulty" like the Ohane.

Ben- you should check into doing the "Upper Upper". It may not have enough water, but the section above Korb's "Upper" is worth doing. I seem to recall it being a hair easier the the "Upper". I'll go dig up my river log from that year (it's been a few). Call or,email if you want more beta.