Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Well as much as I hear there is snow in Calgary there is definitely water flowing around BC and some super low water out there in Alberta.
I am currently out on the island with Eric and Josh running a 6 day trip. We have had outstanding water levels so far and a awesome day in the surf. I will post a update of this trip in a few days when I am all done and dusted back in Calgary.
For now I managed to get down Spillimacheen River in BC last week with Dean. I am so stoked to have made it down this as the flow window is so tight to get it right. Early spring and Late Fall is usually when she lower enough to get it done. Heres some pictures, we had a fairly stout flow which made for such a sick day!
Only a matter of days before our locals are up and running.

Dean, Last waterfall, Spillimacheen River, BC

Dean, Astro Lube, Spillimacheen River, BC

Dean, Last Waterfall, Spillimacheen River, BC

Blair, Astro Lube, Spillimacheen River, BC

Blair, Reach Around, Spillimacheen River, BC

Blair, L Drop, Spillimacheen River

Blair, Last Waterfall, Spillimacheen River, BC

Blair, Last Waterfall2, Spillimacheen River, BC

Blair, Last Waterfall3, Spillimacheen River, BC

Highly Recommend this run if its at your level. It is pretty committing and it is steep with a fine line for to little or to much water.
Check the online Gauge. This gives you the flow below the power station. There is a Dam at the put in which Diverts up to 8cm/s at max generation. So the best way to figure the actual flow in the canyon is to check the online gauge and take away 8cm/s.
This is a guideline as I was chatting to the BC hydro guy at the put in and he said they do not run at max generation all the time.
Check the Spillimacheen post on Calpaddle for some pictures which give a better idea of flows.

Look forward to seeing you all on the river soon!! Peace

Blair

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