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Tyrone SlothropToday, I ran our kayak club’s annual season opener for the #whitewater paddlers. A nice, friendly bit of river, grade II-III (easy to medium difficulty) - something for everyone.
We had perfect weather, and an excellent water level. There were about 28 people - quite a large group!
We got everyone down the river safe and sound. I had part of my mind on logistics, and couldn’t fully focus on the water, but it was still a great day!
Gallatin River Bubble 01
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Yellowstone River Bubble 06
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Back home after a wonderful #whitewater #kayaking weekend with the 16yo!
Yes, it was cold. No, I mostly didn’t sleep well. Yes, I’m tired.
But waking up in the mountains; being out on the river; feeling the force of the water and the spring in the air; that was so worth it.
Gallatin River Bubble 03
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This river is also SO PRETTY! We’re in the middle of the mountains, spring is jut beginning to spring. You can still sense the harsh winter cold.
But all the trees have green shoots. The first flowers are in bloom. Even on the vertical walls of the gorges, there’s SO MUCH LIFE!
The run was great. The first half hour was mentally tough for me:
- do I still have the skills after the winter?
- busted my pinky last year, won’t regain full mobility
- had two bad nights in a row
But the sun was shining, and the water was friendly (if cold). After a bit of hesitation, I was dialed in, hitting all the turns and eddies.
It helps that this river is fully inside my comfort zone. Nothing bad happens here.
Sitting in the sunshine after the year’s first #whitewater #kayaking run, watching the river flow, and cracking open a beer.
Life is good. 😊