That and the Suiattle have been on my list of rivers I want to paddle for a long time, but I never see anyone listing trips for them, or any boaters on these rivers when I am in the area.

Does anyone paddle these rivers anymore?

Kyle

I got to say, you make a pretty good argument for not running the Suiattle! Everytime I patroled Suiattle River Road when I was working up there this summer I was amazed at how beautiful it was. I was tempted to try it, but without someone who knew the river I didn't want to put-in. Glad now I was not a little bolder (or boreder).

I'll leave Robe Canyon to more experienced paddlers. My constant shrieking and crying for mommy would probably ruin the trip anyway.

I just think it is interesting that with all the drainages in Western Washington it seems like only three or four of them are run on a regular basis.

Kyle

I've noticed the tendency to stick to the "big three" as well. Frankly I'll drive across the state to avoid another trip on the Sky. It's a fantastic run, but there is so much else out there. I think a lot of it has to do with the trend towards playboating. If a wave's in, a lot of yakers don't mind doing the same run weekend after weekend. I'm not a playboat, so I focus on getting in as many new runs per year as possible. It's all a matter of what you're into, I guess.

Kyle, I'm always looking to do new runs too. In fact, those of us who are into new rivers should communicate more. Hey, we can form a cabal. We'll call it The Cult of the Anti-Sky!

cheers,

Bryon

I'll go run the Stilly with you.  It's not far from the house so I have hit it a couple of times.  Courtney is close to being due so it won't be unitl late spring probably though.

Jimmy

Joel, I talked with you Sat. evening about paddling the Sauk on Sunday. Give me a call and let me know if you're still thinking about it early Sunday-360-676-8121. I might bring a friend of mine from Bellingham down with me.

Carter Maden