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The 3rd Annual David Morgan Memorial Western Rivers Extravaganza
This Is Your Invitation!
For the past twelve years or so, members of the Blue
Ridge River Runners have been making an annual odyssey to the
magnificent wilderness areas of the American West, to enjoy the
remote, challenging and pristine rivers to be found there. Since the
recent demise of our dear friend and BRRR member, David Morgan, we
have dedicated our trips in his memory. Last year, we fulfilled his
wishes by distributing his ashes on the shore of the Middle Fork
Salmon River in Idaho, Dave's favorite river.
The
rivers we paddle are usually intermediate level (Class III-IV). Day
trips on rivers of greater or lesser difficulty can also be
arranged. You may paddle your own boat, or ride in one of our rafts.
These trips have always proven to be extremely enjoyable, and
relatively inexpensive.
We normally schedule two weeks in June or July,
beginning and ending on weekends. Some of us travel together,
sharing the driving and fuel expenses, while others choose to fly or
otherwise furnish their own transportation. We already have all the
necessary rafts and common kitchen, water filtration and toilet
equipment. We will also obtain all the food for the trip; the costs
will be shared by all. All you need to furnish are your own boat,
paddling gear, clothing, camping gear and personal items. For those
of you who don’t wish to paddle their own boats, we can put you into
one of the rafts. If the demand is great enough, we will furnish a
paddle raft and guide.
This trip is open to all BRRR members, their
families and friends.
The Dates
June 12-27, 2010
Those of us who plan to
travel together will depart Lynchburg on the evening of Friday, June
11, and will drive straight through to our first paddling
opportunity, which is yet to be determined.
The Plan
We hope to
obtain a permit to float the
Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. Barring this, we will do
single-and multi-day trips on other rivers in the area. These may
include, but are not limited to:
The Permit Party
Permits to float the Middle Fork are issued through
Idaho’s Four Rivers Lottery. Since the Middle Fork is an extremely
popular river, the odds of obtaining a permit are around 1 in 35.
For this reason, it is necessary for us to file as many applications
as possible. Historically, the least-requested launch dates are
mid-week; Wednesdays and Thursdays. Therefore, we all
apply for a launch date of Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
If you plan to participate, you will need to come to our
Permit Party on Tuesday, January 5,
2010 at 7:00 PM at
Howard Kirkland's
house. We will have application forms ready to fill out. Bring your
checkbook with you.
Keep in mind that if your application is successful,
you MUST
participate in the trip. You will be the official Trip Leader. Permits are
non-transferable.
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