Spring weather- cold in the shade, warm in the sun. Clouds come and go, and sometimes we hit it just right and snatch a couple of hours paddling on a local river. Like last Friday, when I went down the Williamson with Mary C., Charlotte B. and her grandson Alex, and Wendy. We put in at Collier rest area and paddled downstream on a river that was not too fast, and not too rocky, with plenty of opportunity to drift, relax, and enjoy the view. It was the first time I went down and benefitted from Mary's leading the way. Alex, on the other hand found a few more rocks to stick on just beneath the surface of the water. It was also the first time I ran a smaller rapid, 1-2, and found it quite delightful. I was wondering how going over would feel like and what the control would be like. For this little rapid it was just fine! Piece of cake! I can't wait to go again! We pulled out at Chiloquin near the bridge, after bringing up the possibility of continuing to the confluence of the Williamson and Sprague. It was decided a no go as it seemed the water levels may have been borderline for more rocks than water. I think next time, I would like to be on the scouting team for possible extensions like that. After all, there is a lot more river to run.
Be sure to view the photo album. Mary has posted views from the campout destination for May. Also, some links to PFD's if, like me, you're tired of standard PFD's hiking up to your chin when you sit in your kayak!
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