Sep 29, 2010

Chelan Redux

Chelan was so good 2 weeks ago, we all came back for another round. It's magical. People greet you in the morning, excited to watch you paddle a sick canyon stretch. They cheer from the canyon rim, hundreds of feet above. And meet us at the take out with smiles and enthusiasm. Thanks Kris, Chelan PUD, Tom O'keefe, AW, uhh, security? and everyone who made flows possible this year. I didn't miss a day and you can bet I'll be back for warm temps, water, and warmer smiles. Thanks everybody!!! Here are the pics. A little bit of excitement, but nothing ventured, nothing gained, eh? You all come for the photos anyway. Just like me...






We paddle safe.


Rob McKibbin, ready to pull me out

                        a good tooling...      Dan Patrinellis photo


The magical sleeping town of Bavaria, one hour from Chelan!!

dropping into the Meat Locker     Dan Patrinellis photo

                         reeaally fast...        Dan Patrinellis photo 

  
Gordon drops in at Throne

 

  



  
  

 

                    Fish on the Throne       Dan Patrinellis photo

                                     Dan Patrinellis photo
A-train, mid-stomp @ Super Boof

               Adrian rocks Throne           Dan Patrinellis photo


The Teddy Bear was "on location" and the following are some of his images from the events that transpired...
Thanks, Teddy.

photos courtesy: Teddy Anderson photo




Scott tells Matt and Connor all about the pretty whitewater

Connor


Robe Canyon ain't the only place with gnomes!

Brad summons "the force" at Entrance Exam

A-train!!


Matt

Brad

equipment malfunction? or Gnomes!!




Fish on his third lap at Entrance Exam!!

jazzercise?



Paddle or Die!


asleep under a full moon

Tumwater lap with Joe



Bowman greasin' the bottom stopper at Entrance Exam

feeling alive

under the harvest moon

Yours truely, workin' it out somewhere.


Pictures never do justice. Come check out Chelan next year for yourself!! Or just check back here for more goodness, yet to come...  Til next time, don't get stuck between a rock and a hard place.

be careful kiddies, the world is a mean place...