South Fork American River: Chilli Bar (Sept 4th, 04), Chilli Bar and Gorge runs (Sept 5th, 04)

This Labor day weekend, a few of us from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange County, Reno, and Bakersfield made a trip to the American River.

Paddlers: Geoff, Beckett, Carlos, Kristi, Kim, and Ryo.

Water Level: Sept 4th - 1996 cfs (12 noon) and 2515 cfs (3pm). Sept 5th - 1590 cfs (12 noon) and 1922 cfs (7pm).

River Description (from www.creekin.net)

Geoff and Kim in IK

Carlos

Carlos stuck on the rock.

Kristi Surfing

Kristi getting vertical

Ryo looping

Ryo surfing at First Threat.

Geoff in IK running down Double-Trouble (Right side of Trouble Maker).

Geoff and Carlos

Kristi

Group picture

Locking up all the boats before heading out to dinner at the campsite