September Showdown

Chelan Gorge is one of those special places that I will return every year to paddle epic whitewater and party with great friends.  Thanks to all that came and made this year's release the largest in history; by "history" I mean the last four years.  Huge thanks to Dan Patrinellis, Scott weidlich, and all others involved for your coordination with the Chelan PUD.

Scott Waidelich

The BOSS himself Dan P

The forest fires burn over the hills next to camp.  I thought we had it bad in White Salmon, not the case.  Over 100 forest fires between Chelan and Wenatchee were started by a lightning storm that lasted only one evening.  Damn nature, you scary...but beautiful

Heck, even the Portland crew showed up.

Willie

Darren Gettin' ready for some swimmers

Darren Albright

Ellie came back for more this year, and killed it!

Ellie Wheat

Rob is gonna outlive us all

I enjoyed every moment of this beautiful place

Phillip Cast

Conversation, "Does it go?"  "Rob ran it."  Not a valid answer if you've boated with rob.

Making Pinnacle look pretty easy

Daan Jimmink

This is the camp at put in,  power and running water, roughin' it.

It was a good turn out on Saturday.

Until next year, Chelan will remain dormant, waiting for next years carnage.

Thanks to All who came out and participated in this amazing journey, you were all inspiring to paddle with. I enjoyed every minute of your company, from breakfast till Senior' Frogs.

All Pictures were taken with a Canon 60D