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re: Missouri Paddlers...You'll Want to Bookmark this Thread for this Summer!
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:54 pm to mizzoukills
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:54 pm to mizzoukills
I wish we could get a sticky for this thread. It is a good reference, and I like hearing about other people's experiences on different rivers.
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 3:15 pm to KCMIZSEC
My threads will never be stickied. Unwritten admin rule - Never sticky a Killz thread for any reason. That would amount to encouragement.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:37 pm to mizzoukills
I've floated, waded or swam in most of those rivers. If you want a real treat add the Buffalo to the list. I know it's AR but it's the only midwest river that is prettier than the upper Jacks. "Hemmed in hollow" is a must see.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:09 pm to Ridgewalker
Went floating on Huzzah today it was great
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:16 pm to Ridgewalker
The Arkansas rivers thread will happen another day as a separate thread
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:23 pm to mizzoukills
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The Arkansas rivers thread will happen another day as a separate thread
That's a short list, The Buffalo and the Mulberry. What else you got?
I've done the Arkansas, Colorado, Ocoee and American, all white water rafting. Got any other WW recommendations? I'm always looking for a new river to float.
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:30 pm to Ridgewalker
White water?
Depends on the time of year. If you want an incredible ww experience, drive to Beckley, West Virginia in October during their famous Bridge Days festival and risk your luck on the New and Gauley rivers.
Those are the best ww excursions in America during that time of year.
Depends on the time of year. If you want an incredible ww experience, drive to Beckley, West Virginia in October during their famous Bridge Days festival and risk your luck on the New and Gauley rivers.
Those are the best ww excursions in America during that time of year.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:14 pm to mizzoukills
I've floated the Arkansas and the Gualey. The Gualey was fun but not that risky. When the water's up the St. Francis and the Cossotot can be dangerous.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:21 pm to MIZ_COU
Did you float the Gauley in October during Bridge Days when they let the water out of the dam? It goes from class II and III rapids to class V rapids during that time...
It is the best ww in the country during that time of year.
I, too, have done the New and Gauley rivers during different times of the year. Usually, those rivers are relatively easy with occasional waterfalls.
During Bridge Days they are a completely different animal.
It is the best ww in the country during that time of year.
I, too, have done the New and Gauley rivers during different times of the year. Usually, those rivers are relatively easy with occasional waterfalls.
During Bridge Days they are a completely different animal.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:25 pm to mizzoukills
no it was in summer
so you know any of the river relief folks?
so you know any of the river relief folks?
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 10:28 pm
Posted on 5/30/14 at 10:04 am to mizzoukills
Me too.
Posted on 5/30/14 at 10:35 am to MIZ_COU
Hmmmmm? Perhaps I've met you...
Posted on 5/30/14 at 10:36 am to mizzoukills
It's starting to seem quite possible. I used to pretty much run with that group
Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:02 am to MIZ_COU
Have you competed in the MR340? Do you know Scott Mansker?
Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:06 am to mizzoukills
No I haven't. I know more of the columbia contingent. Like Steve Schnarr, Anthony Pettit, and Jeff Barrow
This post was edited on 5/30/14 at 11:39 am
Posted on 5/30/14 at 11:49 am to MIZ_COU
Scott is the organizer of the MR340 race and he works very closely with River Relief. In fact, I believe that the MR340 donates a large portion of money to River Relief, and in return River Relief supplies a few safety boats during the race.
River Relief sponsors the MR340 and the MR340 (Rivermiles.com) sponsors River Relief. Both are sponsored by Missouri American Water.
They all fit together like a hand in a glove.
River Relief sponsors the MR340 and the MR340 (Rivermiles.com) sponsors River Relief. Both are sponsored by Missouri American Water.
They all fit together like a hand in a glove.
This post was edited on 5/30/14 at 11:52 am
Posted on 5/30/14 at 1:07 pm to MIZ_COU
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I've floated the Arkansas and the Gualey. The Gualey was fun but not that risky. When the water's up the St. Francis and the Cossotot can be dangerous.
I grew up near Silvermines and know the Saint well. I've seen it when the old damn was just a ripple there was so much water. We are pretty spoiled when it comes to float streams.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 4:26 pm to mizzoukills
I'm looking to get a decent kayak. I'll mainly use it for lake fishing, but I'd also like something I could float down the river in. Maybe something i could take one a one or two night float trip. Not really looking to do any crazy whitewater stuff. Problem is I've never bought or used a kayak so I have no clue what to look for. Is a sit on top model better or a sit in?
FWIW, here's the one I'm considering...
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FWIW, here's the one I'm considering...
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Posted on 6/1/14 at 5:48 pm to KCMIZSEC
I'm using a FS10 Ascend from Bass Pro and like it a ton. I have overnighted using it and it works if you back light. I met a guy on the river who had the 12' footer and he wished he has the 10' because its more maneuverable, 10' seems like a great length for Missouri's streams. I need about 4" of water unless really loaded heavy.
Get the longest paddle you can.
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Get the longest paddle you can.
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This post was edited on 6/1/14 at 5:52 pm
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