Middle Fork of the Salmon at the MF Lodge on July 22nd, 2008:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Here we go again?
Middle Fork of the Salmon at the MF Lodge during the "Log Jam of 2006":
Middle Fork of the Salmon at the MF Lodge on July 22nd, 2008:
Middle Fork of the Salmon at the MF Lodge on July 22nd, 2008:
Friday, July 11, 2008
Clavey River Equipment: New Website
Clavey River Equipment has a new look online. Their new website, which is up and running as a tester at www.clavey.us has the same great stuff as the old one, but has easier navigation and spectacular photos. Check out this photo of RiverGuides.ning.com user Jeff Kellogg (also owner of Clavey) at Prelude rapid on the Illinois river in Southern Oregon.
For those who want the best gear on the market but are short on cash, Clavey has a special section just for sale items. Aside from the sale page, perhaps the greatest new feature is the ability to create a personal Clavey account online. Just fill out one page of information and you are one click away from the Clavey newsletters, your purchase history, and lots more.
For those who want the best gear on the market but are short on cash, Clavey has a special section just for sale items. Aside from the sale page, perhaps the greatest new feature is the ability to create a personal Clavey account online. Just fill out one page of information and you are one click away from the Clavey newsletters, your purchase history, and lots more.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Camp Closures on the Middle Fork of the Salmon
Article from the Idaho Mountain Express
"Fires Close Camps on the Middle Fork"
by Jody Zarkos
Fires that burned into the Middle Fork of the Salmon River corridor last year impacted several river camps, according to Kent Fuellenbach, public information officer with the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Fuellenbach said fires damaged a total of 16 camps on the Middle Fork in 2007, leaving behind burned trees, holes, loosened rocks and soil that could pose a significant danger to campers, especially if the weather turns nasty.
"If we have a high intensity weather event, it could cause some problems in those areas," Fuellenbach said. "Forest Service crews will we going through the camps to mitigate the problems."
In an effort to keep the public safe within the limits of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, five camps not considered "reasonably safe" will not be assigned to floaters on the Middle Fork. The closures could make for a long first day on the river, as the majority of the impacted camps are located in the first 25 miles of launch sites at Boundary Creek and the Indian Creek Guard Station, according to Fuellenbach.
Four of the larger camps that will be closed are Lake Creek (mile 14.9), Johns Camp (mile 15.2), Greyhound (mile 15.9), Dome Hole (mile 15.9). Horsetail Camp at mile 52.7 is also closed for the 2008 season.
"People might have to go a long first day, or a short first and long second," Fuellenbach said. "We’re going to have to do some juggling this summer. Two small parties might have to share a big camp."
The Monument Fire burned the first four camps. In assessing the number of hazards that may have to be mitigated, Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor Bill Wood has decided to let those four camps in the upper section be shaped by natural forces and reassessed for next season.
"Fires Close Camps on the Middle Fork"
by Jody Zarkos
Fires that burned into the Middle Fork of the Salmon River corridor last year impacted several river camps, according to Kent Fuellenbach, public information officer with the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Fuellenbach said fires damaged a total of 16 camps on the Middle Fork in 2007, leaving behind burned trees, holes, loosened rocks and soil that could pose a significant danger to campers, especially if the weather turns nasty.
"If we have a high intensity weather event, it could cause some problems in those areas," Fuellenbach said. "Forest Service crews will we going through the camps to mitigate the problems."
In an effort to keep the public safe within the limits of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, five camps not considered "reasonably safe" will not be assigned to floaters on the Middle Fork. The closures could make for a long first day on the river, as the majority of the impacted camps are located in the first 25 miles of launch sites at Boundary Creek and the Indian Creek Guard Station, according to Fuellenbach.
Four of the larger camps that will be closed are Lake Creek (mile 14.9), Johns Camp (mile 15.2), Greyhound (mile 15.9), Dome Hole (mile 15.9). Horsetail Camp at mile 52.7 is also closed for the 2008 season.
"People might have to go a long first day, or a short first and long second," Fuellenbach said. "We’re going to have to do some juggling this summer. Two small parties might have to share a big camp."
The Monument Fire burned the first four camps. In assessing the number of hazards that may have to be mitigated, Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor Bill Wood has decided to let those four camps in the upper section be shaped by natural forces and reassessed for next season.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Weyerhaeuser Access: Molalla Area
Posted by: Ryan jumpdawg2@yahoo.com
Feel free to contact me if you have questions or comments.
Ryan Morgan
Wed May 21, 2008 8:31 am (PDT)
I just got off the phone with QSI, the organization that is running the permit system for Weyerhaeuser. Some of you may not be familiar with the North Fork Molalla, but it's a great class IV creek. I have boated it several times this year and have been trying to secure access ever since.Photo by Dan Thurber, North Fork of the Molalla:
As it stands right now, ALL access, including walk-in must have a permit ($270) and check in with the gate attendant prior to entering Weyerhaeuser property. This is in effect year round. (Not just May 24 to Nov. 30.) However, I have put in my comments to open access for the boating community outside the current drive-in access window. They will review this request along with at least one other off season request from a hunting group at a later date. Access will most likely not change until next season (If we're lucky, we might be able to get on the North Fork Molalla by next spring.) I'll post more information as I get it. Hopefully we can once again enjoy this river.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions or comments.
Ryan Morgan
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
River People Heaven
In River People Heaven you hang out next to rivers, drink Sierra Nevada, and have your burritos delivered courtesy of Freebirds Delivery. Here are some recent shots from River People Heaven:
Danielle, chillin' in River People Heaven and waiting for her burrito:
Ryan, doing the same:
Ryan, doing the same:
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Introducing LiquidMilitiaProductions.com
To all those who live great adventures,
The time has come to introduce the world to a new style of women in adventure. Welcome to Liquid Militia Productions. Our mission: To continuously produce adventures that inspire others to get out and do.
Liquid Militia Productions began with a group of women who love sports, water, and great experiences. Inspired by water as an ever changing medium, we developed a passion for turning each activity into an adventure worth documenting and displaying. Enjoy it, follow it, and share it!
Regards,
www.LiquidMilitiaProductions.com
Jen Karcsinski, Holley Gardel, Sarah Dentoni, La Baker, Susan Mol, Andi Moore, Jaime Goode, Keitha Kostyk
Thursday, April 10, 2008
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