Day Five

Headed out of Priestly, anxious for the big black rapids.

We scouted it


and headed down (pics shot by Phil)





We got through the first half no sweat, then got cocky and almost screwed up on the lower drop. We headed in late and were not straight, taking on a bunch of water as we slid through the 3-4 foot waves.

It was hot, and we filled up at Big Black campsite and headed to Boom Chain. 90+ degrees.

Day Four

Rollin checks the map as we leave Burntland Brook.

Heading north...


Next stop, Nine Mile Bridge



The current was swift, and the boys just floated along



Heading onto Seven Islands



and Lunch at Seven Islands.



Onto camp, Priestly Campsite, and more food







and more beer



that night, the warm front came through, and the cool weather was over. Humidity and heat came our way.

The burgermiester snoozing. Snoring can start within seconds of dozing off...


Dinner was a good one.



the next morning, the river had dropped at least 8 inches.