Hi guys,
    I was looking at the description for the class III section (Mckenna to Yelm) of the Nisqually last night and it looks like it might be kinda fun, plus its got pretty good flow right now.  Anybody run this one recently?  Is it worthy?  Thanks, Eric

Ah the mighty Nisqually, the most historical river in Washington, much American Native history on this one. Unfortunately most of the class IV-V+ gorge is under Alder lake and the rest is off limits. That leaves us a nice class II-III section around the Yelm area. I love this river it's a great workout and full of small playholes and waves at levels above 3 feet on the gage, but is runnable at all levels. It was the first river I kayaked and learned on 15 years ago. I plan on writing a detailed description, but need to get into the class III "Kahoona" gorge to get some pictures first.

Nice, it sounds like much fun to be had.  So Dave, do you hit it up pretty regularly?  Id like to check it out some time.

I'll definately get with you on an upcoming trip, I will be out of town sat/sun the 4th and 5th, but saturdays are generally my paddling day, and Ive got a few friends who will probably be interested in joining us, so whenever the next time you can make it out, list a trip or a topic and I'll give you a holler.  Thanks again.

I would definitely be interested in this run as well.  It sounds like fun.

 

Butch

Hey dude, see the Sat. Nisqually trip. Also the LaGrand gorge is solid V and by permit only with planned releases, almost impossible to get on unless you get with the AWA and somehow get on a planned trip? It's way beyond my skill level so I just read the stories about it.