British Columbia White Water

Finally got to posting the stage correlations between water level and CMS flows for the Ash River in Port Alberni.  What a jem!  Also let out the reservoir spill level secret I’ve been guarding so jealously for two years now! You can find it all in the Upper Ash write up.

Got to paddle the Ash twice in the past while and it continues to thrill me.  That lake ramp is just a hoot to run, and the higher flows we had this past weekend put this run easily into the 5 star range of quality. The only down side in a bit of flat water for 2 km after the lake start, and the longer shuttle needed for this run.

With our snow pack, this river will be running into July for sure.

Well, it’s time to spice up the Cameron!

We all know it is an amazing run with a superb full body work out. now it’s time to see just how fast it can be paddled. I have now had the chance twice this spring to bomb it. Once with Steve Jonhson, and then with 4 guys this weekend (Dave, Goeff, Tim, Dustin). Steve and I had a great run under 30 min, but it was not confirmed. With the 5 of us though and having to stop for a broken boat drain session twice, and a blown skirt once, we managed to get ‘er done at 37 minutes. It took a total of 49 minutes to the top of the hike out for all 5 of us.

The bar has been set.

You have until June 30th to post your best time!