Weekend Kayaking
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Printed Date: 04 May 2025 at 3:09am
Topic: Weekend Kayaking
Posted By: dave
Subject: Weekend Kayaking
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 8:22pm
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Looks like everything is pumping! I am too out of shape to hit the Green Gorge at anything above 2800, but if it is too high, the MM looks to be running all weekend at good flows. Plus for us out of shape and less experienced people, we can always run the South Fork of the Snoqualmi if the MM is too high. ------------- Nomad |
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Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 8:58pm
| What?! How high is too high for you on the MM? |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 9:45pm
OMMMMM GODDDESSS! The MM is still rising! 
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Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:28am
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12k on the MM is 'sporty' but big and fun.
Just don't miss the take out and be ready to grab tree branches. A group of us are doing the Nisqually on Saturday. It is a new found treat at 6k +, like a poor mans Wenatchee. Meeting @ the hydro plant @ 11. ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:09pm
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Right now I would say that over 5,500cfs is my limit for the MM. I need to get out and paddle more before I tackle any big water. Getting out of shape working and driving and sitting around to much. ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:11pm
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I got to tell you, right now watching everyone else out there having fun every day and having to get up early to go to work is making me want to take a few years off and collect some funenployment too. I could use a few years off... ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:20pm
| What section of the Nisqually are you paddling? |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:31pm
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McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: rainpaddle
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 1:04pm
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Meeting there at 11. It's on 510 and Powerhouse rd, roughly mile 12.5 just past the casino.
Rob |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 1:15pm
| are you guys using your playboats? |
Posted By: GHannam
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 2:32pm
| Nisqually at 6K! I want to go!! I'll see if I can swing it. Otherwise, I'm up to paddle wherever on Sunday and Monday (MLK Holiday). |
Posted By: rainpaddle
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 2:50pm
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I think I'm bringing my Z One. Tobin's bringing a playboat.
Rob |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 3:42pm
| Sweet, well I'm going to make my call later this evening... Can I get one of your guys numbers? Mine is 425-306-0676 (I'm Jessie) |
Posted By: rainpaddle
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 5:29pm
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253-too too five-won six ate too.
Rob |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 6:21pm
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Nisqually is a class III playboat run all the way. ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 6:27pm
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The South Fork of the Snoqualmi is running at a fun level, I may solo boat that if no one is going. I just need to get some time with my new paddle and after driving over 1000 miles for work this week, dont feel like driving all the way down to the Nisqually. ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 8:01pm
| how about...... we wake up, and be at the river @ 8am... we get warmed up..... then we go paddle some nar-nar?! What do you think?! |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 8:04pm
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How about I sleep in till around 9am then think about where to go...I am hoping the MM comes down a bit. If we can muster a group together, the MM is fun at 6k. ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 8:06pm
| yes........ What about 7000cfs? or 8000cfs? would you run it then? I'm going to take my creeker....... but hmmm........ I won't know for sure until the morning! |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 10:12pm
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we will see in the AM. 7-8k is a healthy fast flow. You cant make any mistakes at those levels or you may DIE... ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: GHannam
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 10:29pm
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Aw!! Come on Dave! Carpool with Jessie to the Nisqually :-) With an 11am meeting time, you can still sleep in until 9am, pack your boat and be on the road by 9:45/10:00am
Jessie- you're coming, right? 
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Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 11:29pm
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We will see in the morning...I feel like I practically live in cars and trucks lately...driving so much... ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: jella
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:23am
| I'm going to stay local... The MM or Sky... Have fun! |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:30am
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Looks likes the MM is at a good fun level. Lets hit it up around 11am or so. ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: olyyakker
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:48am
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A couple of usfrom Oly might be willing to head up to MM if people are going. Otherwise Nisqually at 11.
Mark |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 9:32am
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Were meeting at the mm at 11am. ------------- Nomad |