Green River, Utah...Canoe

[Explorer 1]

Recently did a section of the Green River starting at the Flaming Gorge Dam down to Split Mountain with a side trip down the Yampa River from Deer Lodge to Echo Park.

Here is clip of video of us taking on Red Creek Rapids on the Green River.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBB-jeXEvQM"]YouTube - Red Creek Rapids canoe[/ame]

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

 

[Van_Homan]

Videos never quite capture the speed or scale of the danger.
I can appreciate the skill it takes to navigate those kinds of rapids in an open boat.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Explorer 1]

Another view of the Rapids

Here is another quick clip of Red Creek Rapids closer as we decided the best line.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Id0bDARTRM"]YouTube - Red Creek Rapids canoe route[/ame]

This trip wasn't all rapids there were some quiet parts on the river too:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bjOPA2QwQo"]YouTube - Yampa River 240 CFS Low water canoe[/ame]

But hey, rapids are more fun to do and watch!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUCtm5e460"]YouTube - Inglesby rapids, Green River[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmENN_emGDM"]YouTube - Mother in Law Rapids, Green River Canoe[/ame]

Both of these the guys did a text book run!

Thanks
Fred
Explorer 1