Come join us for this celebration and race to help raise awareness of the plight of BC's incredible rivers!

http://www.brushymountainpublishing.com/rivergypsies/callaghanfest/

Mark your calendars - we hope to see all of you there!!

Leland

Edited by James - 08 Jun 2010 at 8:41am

Sounds like it will be a cool event. I read the potential criteria for the creek race and I figured I'd put in my two cents (even though I won't be able to attend). I liked the team of two endurance contest format, I feel that it sticks to the spirit of creeking. Paddling down stream with a buddy, leap frogging down the river and looking over your shoulder to make sure they're having clean lines, also the added element of safety (Robe race this year there were several swimmers and they use the team style).

Again I think it's a super cool idea to have a race/fest up there and wish that I could attend, but my raft guiding will be getting in the way of that. I hope it goes really well.

-Jed

"'all profits from admission fees and donations to the festival will go to organizations fighting hard to save BC's creeks from run of river hydro development.'"

Hey Leland,
Thanks a lot for organizing this festival.
At first I was a little bothered by the fees, but it's important to remember how vital it is we work to protect the Calaghan. It is almost unimaginable to me that they would divert water out of this whitewater treasure. Unfortunately, the hydro interests in BC remind me of the humans in Avatar: they're motivated by profit alone. Diverting Calaghan Creek would be like building a strip mine on Blackcombe. Hopefully, the people of Whistler can be convinced that this creek is worth protecting.

As far as the race, I say the longer the better. Personally, I prefer not having the partner format but agree that it makes the race safer, especially if the whole run is raced.

hahaha, I had too!!! But for sure great run and cause!!! Looking forward to getting up there!!

This looks great. 

Update on Callaghan Fest:

This summer, we have been having some van troubles and unfortunately, it has all come unravelled the week before the fest! We have a major problem with our van and that has forced us to have to take it home immediately. So, since we cannot be there, we want to help out however we can by answering any questions here.

When you get to the Cal Cheak Rec area, the fest is in the 1st area that you come to. Please pay the campground host for your campsite--that fee is unrelated to the festival.

Instead of an entry fee to the fest, we will have someone come around and collect donations that will go to the BC Creeks Protection Society and AW, so they can keep up their work on saving Callaghan Creek!

For folks who want to see or enter the race, there will race organizers there between 10 and noon to steer you in the right direction.

Remember that this is an event to make some noise about how much we love Callaghan Creek. The most important thing you can do is go there, paddle, hang out and have good vibes. We hope everyone has a great time and clean lines. We are super bummed to not get to hang out with our friends and paddle our favorite creek this year, but we hope to see you all next year! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any problems or questions.

Andria and Leland

Hey Leland, great seeing you guys on the Cooper. Thanks for supporting the Ball this year!