http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org Kayaking and River Stewardship in the Pacific Northwest Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:30:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just want to express how much I enjoy paddling Tatlow creek. I've had numerous runs on Tatlow in the last 3 years, and every year just before it comes in I get a little nervous about all the falls, the commitment, and the work involved, but, by the ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/08/25/sw-british-comlumbias-finest-tatlow-creek/ Hopeful scouting. July 4th, 2008. Since the bulk of our kayaking season is spent boating in the rain and/or snow here on the west side of the Cascades, many of us look forward to small outings in the hot, arid canyons of the east Cascades. Sunshine, sweet camping and the ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/08/07/exploring-the-eastern-slopes-of-the-cascades/ I have been sitting on these photos since our May trip out to Vancouver Island. Its been such a phenomenal year here in the heart of Cascadia, that I've been to distracted by kayaking too sit in front of the computer and write about it. So, I will ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/07/18/vancouver-island-paddleboating-photo-dump/ The day is June 7th and the temperature in Sultan is 48 degrees -the temperature today won't break 50- and theres a cold fog and light drizzle as we get fueled up and discuss our plan for the day. Andrew makes a comment about today being a "June-uary day," ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/06/08/a-jun-uary-day-on-silver-creek-wa/ First things first: Tri.fect.a (tri-fekt-a) -(in sing.) A run of three wins or grand events. Origin 1970's: From Tri- (three) + Perfecta. 9:00 AM - Mt. Baker W.A., 3 friends drop into "Gordys" on a 25 degree morning with over a foot of new pow, slashing the backside wall and running through thier own ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/04/30/trifecta-for-bert-day-and-more/ Bellingham Whitewater is proud to bring you the Washington premiere of 'Hotel Charley 3: The Lost World' on April 24th at Broadway Hall in Bellingham. Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs, finalists for National Geographic Adventure's 2007 Adventurer of the Year award, will be on hand to present their latest ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/04/11/hotel-charley-3-the-lost-world-premiere/ Just wanted to spread the word about some great kayaking flicks and events coming to the 'Ham that oughta help you get your stoke on for the upcoming season. The water has only teased us with a few good Robe days this spring, but when the main show gets ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/04/04/upcoming-haps-in-the-ham/ Announcing the 2nd Annual Trifecta for Bert Day- April 19th, 2008! "A few years ago I heard the story of a trio of friends accomplishing the Trifecta, a monumental occurrence that has only been done one time. One of these individuals sparked many epic days for all of us, and in ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/03/08/2nd-annual-trifecta-for-brent-day/ The Rio Jondachi is one of the classic Ecuadorian rivers. In fact, it's not uncommon for boaters staying in the the town Tena to do nothing but the Jondachi for days on end. This phenomenon is partially due to the fact that it is a friendly class 4-5 run ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/02/23/more-kayaking-in-ecuador-river-festivals-the-classics-and-more/ For any soggy rainforest dweller, it should be no surprise that December and January have brought copious amounts of precipitation to the Bellingham area. What has been surprising this winter, though, is the consistently cold temperatures that have kept fluffy white bliss at the mountain and rock bottom flows on ... http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/2008/01/19/265/