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Middle Fork Feather, Bald Rock Canyon (840 cfs. Bald Rock Canyon is one of the most beautiful gorges I have ever encountered. But we were not prepared for the toll the river takes. There are many class V+ or VI (Cali class V, not eastern class V) rapids that we decided to portage.  As a further exasperation, the rocks are extremely slick. We encountered a group that had hiked in to recover their friends boat. He had slipped portaging four deaths the previous day and broke his leg. The portages are grueling. The rapids are tough. This is a humbling run.  Have a strong group, good water level (600-800 cfs) and a guide if possible. A note on portaging Atom Bomb. We tried portaging the first part on river left. We retreated as it seemed too dangerous. If you cannot stomach a seriously exposed situation, take the time to portage on river right, then ferry across to river left ( in the bowels of Atom Bomb) and finish the portage on the left.).

Entering the gorge...	is it too late to turn back...	Yes! Atom Bomb Falls.
Josh Bruckner in one of the runnable rapids.		Josh escapes the grips of a hole which minutes later took a liking to me and my boat.

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Fordyce Creek (350 cfs).

Eraserhead	John Grace
Nate Helms	John Grace	Josh Bruckner
Nate in Split Falls

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South Silver (June 8, 2002).

The upper section (scroll down to see more).	A hidden log pinned this kayaker, beware.	Autobahn
Blue angel formation	Jay and Kevin (in the pothole on river right).	Bottom of autobahn
	Nate Helms	Ryan
Kevin Collins	Josh Bruckner	The beginning of the waterfalls.
John Grace at the top of the waterfalls		David in first drop of Skyscraper
Bottom of Skyscraper		Nate Helms in Skyscraper
Exit of skyscraper	Hey, you with the camera, got any beer?	Portage
David	Josh	Kevin
Josh
Mystery button X in Photoshop

East Fork of the Kaweah, 2005.

Devon Pearse of Santa Cruz, CA sent me these great photos of their run on the EF Kaweah. Damn, I am going to have to make another journey back to Cali land!

Devon dropping in.	Another group scouting Triple Drop.	Devon dropping in again, shot 1 of 2.	Devon dropping in again, shot 2 of 2.	Rapid they called "Driftwood" cause that is how you and your boat behaved in the currents.

 

 

 

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