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Topic: Callaghan Race - Whistler
Posted By: stefano
Subject: Callaghan Race - Whistler
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2010 at 10:13pm
We're having a race on Callaghan and we want everyone to come for the fun on the river and the big party afterwards - here's the details:  These are the important race details.  They aren't on the website, and there's no fee to race.

Callaghan Creek Race – July 24, 2010

As part of the Callaghan Creek Festival on July 24, 2010 being held to raise awareness about the threat of hydro development on this extremely popular recreational whitewater kayaking river we will be holding a downriver race. In addition to the competitors we hope to draw a substantial number of spectators from both the kayak community and the general public to witness the excitement as racers paddle over 15 and 20 foot waterfalls, showcasing what could be lost in the wake of unmitigated small hydro development.

Check out the details of the festival at http://www.callaghanfest.org/ -


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Posted By: 1150lbsofaire
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2010 at 10:22am
how raftible is callaghan? what river in WA would it be like?

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lookin for a bow cap for a storm

Posted By: Fish
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2010 at 10:51am
Callaghan is very Raftable, a few tight spots, but overall you would enjoy it Hans!

I would compare that stretch with the Truss is terms of difficulty.   The falls are good to go, and the stuff in between is high quality.



Posted By: James
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2010 at 11:52am
Hans, there are a few boulder gardens that are pretty shallow where your weaving in and out of tight little slots to work down the clean routes, those might be tricky to navigate without someone helping point the way or prior knowledge of the run. I am sure you would have no problem and like scott said, all of the main drops/ledges would probably go fine in a raft. That little chunder hall rapid would be interesting, doable but a bronco ride for sure!!!

Posted By: stefano
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2010 at 1:34pm

Everything is still a go!

Come on up this weekend to enjoy the goings-on at the Callaghan Race - register in the morning and race or come check out the action at the big falls at 2 pm as everyone paddles through - it's going to be fun. Afterwards stick around for the party and social event at the Cal-Cheak campsite.

Water levels on the Callaghan are persisting at medium-high to high levels - it's not for the weak of heart but it does make for an exciting race course. Depending on the flow of the day we may have to shorten the course to allow for extra safety. For those who don't want to paddle the Callaghan itself all the other rivers in the area are at really nice flows including the Upper Cheakamus (at 2.8) and the Soo River (medium high). The Cal-Cheak section from the campsite down also offers up a fun class III-IV run with some great on-the-fly surfing. Of course there are many more options outside of the immediate Whistler zone. There'll be plenty of people around on Sunday to meet up with to sample the local runs.

We hope to see you there!

Posted By: water wacko
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 6:14am
Robe race in April and this in July, how can you go wrong?!?


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