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07-14-2011, 10:14 PM #1
Narrows Top-down report, July 10, 2011
I ran (ok, trotted) through The Narrows from the top last Sunday. Here is what I found:
1. I had never done The Narrows from the top in highish water. It was MUCH more difficult than I expected. There are many obstacles in the upper part of the Narrows (above Big Springs) that require quite a bit of hunting around to find a reasonable route. With water high, plunging into the river was not always an option.
2. There were maybe five required stream crossings that were thigh-waist high with strong current - ie, where being swept away was a real possibility.
3. I ended up taking about five swims. I would say two were mandatory. The water was nice and warm-ish, so shorts and (Sport Science) tee shirt was fine, and the air temps were high enough to not require stopping and warming up.
4. I was somewhat concerned about the other 11 hikers on the 6:30 am Chamberlain shuttle. But, I guess they do OK. It is a BIG DAY, I hope they all realize it. (Heard one party got out at 2 am).
I was hoping to match my time of 15 years ago, six hours. No way! About 15 minutes of breaks, moving reasonably well, 8 hours 9 minutes.
Tom
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07-14-2011 10:14 PM # ADS
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07-14-2011, 10:43 PM #2
I love the reports Tom. Even if I have to live vicariously.
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07-14-2011, 11:08 PM #3
Strong work. It is a very special corridor. I am always shocked to come down that wilderness river and run smack into the hoards coming up from the Temple of Sinawava.
Ken
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07-14-2011, 11:43 PM #4
Looking forward to our two day trip in August.
Chere'
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07-15-2011, 08:12 AM #5
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07-15-2011, 10:49 AM #6
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Thanks Tom! I have been waiting for good conditions to take my kids and their friends through there! They want to go this summer.
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07-21-2011, 06:53 AM #7
Excellent info on current conditions. I can't believe the Narrows (16 miles!?) can be done in 6-9 hours. Wow
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07-21-2011, 08:31 PM #8
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07-21-2011, 08:39 PM #9
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07-29-2011, 02:25 PM #10
bump - for Marmot on a Rock.
T
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