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Grip
 
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Default Middle Fork Salmon, Idaho

You are probably right about the milage. This will be my first trip there,
from the description my friends gave I had 120 stuck in mind for some
reason. Anyway, I am indeed hoping for high water, more makes it pushier but
usually less technical. Looking forward to hot springs, side hikes, etc.
"Bill Tuthill" wrote in message ...
Grip wrote:
Cool, I'm kayaking the middle fork next June. 120 mile section
in 5 days I think it is.


Unless you start on Marsh Creek, it's only 100 miles (actually 99.7
according to the forest service). June may offer high-water.

Another boater from our club is arranging it all since she went
last year. You only get on average one class IV rapid per day, but the
scenery makes up for it.


Depending on your definition of class 4. Even at high water,
all the so-called class 4 rapids except Velvet have a clear route
visible from eye level in a raft. Some kayakers and kayak-oriented
guidebook writers feel that high water suddenly transforms class 3
into class 4 rapids. I'm undecided on this matter.

It is a kayak trip that is raft supported, so no
gear in boats...a big plus, not much fits into a 6 to 7 ft playboat :-)


Lots of good playspots along the way! At least I thought so.
Do plenty of it, or else (in June) you'll reach camp before noon!