Payette Goodness Discussion Thread
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Topic: Payette Goodness Discussion Thread
Posted By: Tobin
Subject: Payette Goodness Discussion Thread
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 7:19am
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This is the Payette Goodness discussion thread. Please post any questions below. Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the Payette Goodness | Trip Page I wanna be warm for one more weekend this year! The Payette has warm water and sick drops. The water sits all summer in the lake warming up and waiting to be let go!! The plan is to drive to Silverwood (its a 6 flags park ) late Friday night, and spend a non boatin day (??? huh?))) at the park. Head down ot Banks saturday night. The NF payette is running, along with the lower SF and the main Payette. (gotta love those damn dams!) Thare are 4-5 good runs in the area that range from class III - V.
The drive is a bugger, its 350 miles to Silverwood, then 340 miles to Banks, and finally 550 miles back home. Oh but the sweetness!!
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Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 7:37am
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The main and lower Payette have some sweet park and play also, I just talked to a friend that says the Gutter is sweet, and Climax wave is flushy but as good as ever.
We are figuring on doing a minimun of 2 runs each day to offset the drive time. I like to have at least as much time on the water as in the car! Gonna have to rack up about 20 hours in 2 days to do it right this weekend.
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Posted By: bjallen33
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:28am
Posted By: justin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:38am
| I miss boating in Idaho, but not enough to want to drive there this weekend. You should just head up to B.C. |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 10:42am
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nope,, to cold!! I want to boat in the heat one last time :)
Brett thanks for hte beta on the Deadwood. I am going to look into it, ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 12:04pm
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I'll be in on this trip if I can't get one rallied to the Thompson. Are folks doing Friday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday? ------------- |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 3:59pm
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The cut off for damn will be Sept 4th, it isn't determined what the new flow will be, but its gonna be pretty low.
It looks like this is the last good weekend for the NF.
The put in for Deadwood I think is closed due to a fire? I am getting some mixed info on that. So that run is only a maybe. The Canyon section should be in (low but doable ) instead of Deadwood. ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 7:49pm
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NO SILVERWOOD.
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:07pm
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Leif,
If you are coming you need to pull the trigger and commit one way or another. We are finalizing plans tonight. It doesn't look like anyone is up for a BC trip and you are always welcome!
We are trying to take as few cars as possible over and it looks like Ambre and I will be riding with Adam and Megan. That is with another vehicle coming that can accomidate Ashley. If not, we willl probably drive Ambres car over to allow for more passenger room.
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Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:10pm
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You make it sound like I am such a burden!! Adam even said that after having me in the car he is sure he doesn't want to have kids! This helps.... http://www.kayakidaho.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,35/ ------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:14pm
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Ashley, now dont be like that, you know thats not what I meant :P
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Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:31pm
![]("smileys/smiley5.gif") Yeah. I bet a gallon of milk is on your list for this weekend....
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:35pm
Belly busters for all ![]("http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley11.gif")
Oh and weather is showing for mid 80's the entire weekend ![]("http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif") ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 8:40pm
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YEEEEHAW. Leif. You need to go. Five people in Adam's truck is tooooo much, and my little car is not driving to Idaho, at least without some serious gas money coming from not my bank account. We could fit a lot more stuff with your truck, and we like having you along, most of the time. ![]("smileys/smiley17.gif") ------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: bronkrdr
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 9:17pm
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Ash - I was just kidding about the kids comment. We are waiting on tricycle motors because I don't want to deal with me at a younger age, yet. Leif - I'd really like to see you come on over with us. We can work something out with the car pooling if you really don't want to bring your truck. Haven't boated with you in awhile, and it'd be nice to get another trip in before I bid everyone fairwell and head on over to the desert. I'll probably get one or two more short trips in, but this is the last throw down session for me. Not to mention I've really been craving some Leif-quality food; besides, the weather can't be beat or the water temps. Come on. ------------- I drink rum and wear my wife's underwear when no one is looking! |
Posted By: Megan
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 9:32pm
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Originally posted by bronkrdr
We are waiting on tricycle motors because I don't want to deal with me at a younger age, yet. Ash- you'll have to remind me to tell you the story about a young Adam, matches, and his childhood home.... ![]("http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley3.gif") ------------- Yeah, my boat is pink, it's okay to be jealous. |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 9:39pm
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I totally will. And Adam, I know. I was just making a story out of it. When you do... If I am still in the Sea-town, I'll bbsit. HAHA. ------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 9:44pm
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I was planning to make my mind up in the morning tomorrow (Wed). I have another who was interested in the Thompson, but that doesn't seem to be happening. I am not interested in going to an amusement park (and certainly not one that is second rate with hand-me-down coasters). I am sure we can work something out with the carpool - I can hold plenty of people and playboats... ------------- |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 9:53pm
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Tomorrow morning is several hours different than tonight... We aren't going to the amusement park, as far as I know. Class III is more exciting, and not to mention cheaper and less crowded. ------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 9:54pm
Well, the verdict is in, and Silverwood is out! ![]("http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley21.gif")
Looks like a meet at Adam and Megans friday as soon as I can spring Ambre from work and then a long drive.
This gives us 3 river days and hopefully allot of vertical footage!
It would be great if you joined us Leif. Did I mention I am hungry? ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 10:06pm
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Got some local beta on SF flows, The canyon Section is in at just under 1300cfs!!! Ohhh the sweetness!!!
The guys Leif and I ran it with in June, will probably be meeting us Sunday morning!!
All who are coming get to put a river on the MUST do list!!
Mine is Sf Payette Canyon, ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: bjallen33
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 7:04am
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Newtobin, Just so you know, Deadwood road is open (it was closed for fires until about a couple of weeks ago) and flows are in the prime range. Here is some up to date beta. http://www.kayakidaho.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,63/topic,396.0/ Looks like quite a few portages though. Don't worry, I am done with my sales pitch now. Deadwood or not, wish I could be up there doing those rivers, SF Canyon is one of my favorites. Have fun. B |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 8:58am
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I am in...there is no interest in the Thompson, and while it is closer, I am wanting to get some warmth this weekend. I am happy to drive my truck (would rather ride with someone else, but oh well...). I'd like to leave reasonably early in the day on Friday, and should have room for several people (I know I've got one passenger already).
Tobin: should I bring my creek boat? ------------- |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:07am
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Leif,
I am not bringing mine. we ran the Canyon in playboats before. It depends on what you want on the NF.
I wont know for sure what time we are leaving on Friday, Ambre will be getting off early, but the time isn't determined yet. Latest will be leaving Adams house by 5. ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:08am
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So... The one passenger is me right?
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:17am
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OK, and camping is on hte SF road outta Banks, there is a sweet spot just over the Alder Creek Bridge on the south (right) side of the road. That is my first pick, but if full, there are dozens of places all along the SF,
They dont care about dirt campers in Idaho, like they do in Wa. ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:35am
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I forgot about that I guess. We can just pull out anywhere and camp in the fields by the S.Fork. Yeehaw.
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:36am
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OH HEY! I am the Magic Sparkle Horse! Thanks James!
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:37am
But, But, I wanna be the magic sparkle horse!! ![]("http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley35.gif") ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:57am
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I was just on the phone to one of the folks looking at my rack drawing (since those guys at Eastside Custom Truck backed out after prommising end of August). The guy mentioned he was going to the Payette, and invited us to his group camp site (group camp #1) at hot springs CG outside of garden valley on the south fork. ------------- |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 11:00am
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By the way, since we are only bringing play boats, I can probably squeeze one more in the truck. Right now, Jon Mastin and Ashley are coming in my vehicle. ------------- |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 11:01am
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Leif,, that is SWEET!! all the other sites are booked solid for a 50 mile radius. Strong Work!
Also, James here is a NFgauge
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Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 11:09am
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PARTY!
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 4:16pm
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Wannabe Sparle Horse???
Thats just not right!! ------------- Sure? |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2007 at 10:25pm
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HAHAHA. How awesome. Tobin. I know you wish you were me. But... Stop trying! ------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: oukr9965
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2007 at 8:20am
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You guys have fun. If you run short on space I know there are going to be a lot of boaters there from surrounding states who'll more than likely be gracious and offer you a spot in their group sites. Fun people as well.
This will be the first labor day payette session i miss out on in a while and am a little bummed about it. The whole SF stretch is a definate go in playboats and there's some good play on the canyon if you get a little creative.
Travel safe and have fun! I guess I'll have to wait for the NF next year!
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