Joe Wright: Medium-High Big South: High (top line on the rock). Long draw road is still closed. Spencer Heights: Medium-High (2.75-3ft on the new Spencer Heights gauge) Joe Wright Creek Update As Marty mentioned in his earlier post, Carnito Canyon has changed. The old flake boof move is history, and at this weekend’s levels the rapid is generally [...]
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July 21st, 2011
Upper Canyon Report
From JJ a few minutes ago… Joe Wright: Medium/High Big South: High (water line bouncing between the top line and top of rock). Long draw road is still closed. Spencer Heights: Medium-High
July 17th, 2011
Upper Canyon Report
as of 3pm Joe Wright: Medium Big South: High (rock gauge slightly buried under water). Long draw road is still closed. Spencer Heights: Medium-High (3 on the new gauge) Little South: Low (70-75 on upper gauge, and 1’3″ on confluence gauge at @ noon)
June 1st, 2011
Kadoma Film Premier at New Belgium
Annual Film Premier at New Belgium sponsored by Rocky Mountain Adventures: We invite you to join us for the premier of Kadoma, a documentary exploring the final expedition of the legendary Hendri Coetzee. When – Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Location – New Belgium Brewery in Ft. Collins, CO Time – Doors open at 6:30 PM. [...]
May 25th, 2011
URGENT HELP NEEDED TO SAVE THE POUDRE!!
Change.org|Start an Online Petition » Tell the State of Colorado that destroying the Poudre River is not an economic development strategy! Please Help — Just 3 Days To Go! Please take a minute to sign the petition. Governor Hickenlooper launched a “Bottom Up” economic development process for Colorado in early 2011. Unfortunately, the public process [...]
May 4th, 2011
Kayak Films at Avo’s this Friday
Kayak Film Fest to Celebrate June Rise THIS FRIDAY Friday May 6th – Avogadro’s Back Patio, Doors open 6:30, Films start 7:45 605 S. Mason, Fort Collins $10 at the door includes a free New Belgium beer. Join us for happy hour at 6:30 on the back patio for a great line-up of kayak movies: Halo [...]
May 3rd, 2011
The good ol’ days: tales of ’83
While many are speculating on what is likely to be the biggest whitewater season any of us has ever seen on the Poudre, once thing’s become clear. 2011 is likely to be one for the record books. In the spirit of the upcoming high water season, check out this article by Poudre River kayaking veteran [...]
October 12th, 2010
Laporte Play Park Update
Major stopper – for now … What’s happened? Although Larimer County representatives have expressed enthusiasm for the idea of building a kayak park, they do not see a way forward at this time – they have put the proposal in the “too hard” basket. The main reasons given are – the County is broke (staff [...]
June 30th, 2010
Proposed Play Park in LaPorte Needs Your Help!
Please take a couple minutes to read about the proposed whitewater park on the Poudre River near Fort Collins in Lions Park, LaPorte, CO: http://www.poudrerockreport.com/play-parks/laporte/ Mandy Kotzman has put a great deal of time and energy towards building a whitewater play park on the Poudre River, in LaPorte. The proposal is gaining traction with the [...]
June 20th, 2010
Pine View 3.85 at 0930!
This from Camp Falbo earlier today: Holding steady the Rock shows a low .9 or a high .8- either way it’s pretty close to the bar at 4. Currently 65.3F, sunny and breezy. Expect the high to reach 84F with a slight chance for rain. Lower N Fork down to 520 cfs. One more day [...]
June 18th, 2010
Pine View 3.8 at 0900
This just in from Camp Falbo: Currently 53.3F, sunny and calm. NOAA expects a high of 85F today with clear skies and little wind. Lower North Fork at 633 cfs. Don’t forget to feed your appetite at Ted’s Pl tomorrow and Sunday. All proceeds support the Poudre Canyon VFD! Boat safe.
June 17th, 2010
Pine View 4.1 at 11am
This just in from Camp Falbo: Currently 69.7F, sunny and calm. Expect a high of 81F and breezy. Lower N Fork 697 cfs at Livermore. Support the Poudre Canyon Volunteer Fire Department and your hunger. Stop by our annual cookout at Ted’s Place on your way up to the Riv and back. Start your day [...]
June 9th, 2010
Pine View 4.9 @ 0930
This just in from Camp Falbo: Pine View 4.9 at 0930. Down to a manageable level- for most of us, that is. Currently 61.2F, sunny with a slight breeze. Expect the high to reach 84F with a 20% chance for T-Storms. Slight drop on the Lower N Fork to 670 cfs at Livermore. More kayak [...]
June 8th, 2010
Pine View 5.4 at 0800
This just in from Camp Falbo: Pine View 5.4 at 0800! The water line’s pretty bouncy at this level, but I call the average right around 5.4. Currently 61.3, cloudy and breezy. High today should reach 73F with 30% chance for showers- just might slow this beast down a little. So, do you go left [...]
June 7th, 2010
Upcoming Events: Week of June 7-13
Right when you thought all this HIGH water couldn’t get any better… Well, I got news for you. It’s a ‘powder day’ out there everyday this week! So be sure to cash in on your sick days, paddle early, and catch some of this week’s events. Join in the fun and support our local paddling [...]
June 5th, 2010
Upper Canyon Flows
This is an update on river flows for the upper Poudre Canyon, as observed throughout the day. All stretches of the Poudre River are running high, and rising. Beware of wood as there is a lot of it moving down river right now, and more will be moving overnight. Rustic Runs: MEDIUM-HIGH. Today was a [...]
June 1st, 2010
Log on Rustic bridge (Crown Pt Rd)
Upper Rustic wood update, from John Tillema earlier today: – For anyone running Upper Rustic, they should take the right channel on the first bridge below Chapel bridge. This is the “Crown Point” road based on the road sign. There is a log blocking the left channel on the backside of the pylons. Right channel [...]
May 24th, 2010
North Fork Access & Spencer Heights log
Upper North Fork River Access- Notice to all Upper North Fork boaters: Access to the river from the highway bridge is private property and CLOSED TO ALL BOATERS! Please respect the landowners by following the guidebook directions to the put-in. Accessing the river from the highway means trespassing on private land. In speaking with several [...]
May 4th, 2010
The gate to Halligan Reservoir is open
July 23rd, 2009
Pine View 2.5 at 3:45pm on 7/22
Spencer Heights: Low (2.5ft at Sportsman’s) Big South: Low (2 on the rock gauge)
July 18th, 2009
Pine View 2.7 at 3:45pm on 7/17
Spencer Heights: Low (2.5ft at Sportsman’s) Big South: Super-low (1.25 on the rock gauge)
July 15th, 2009
Pine View 2.8 at 2pm on 7/15
Joe Wright: Medium-lowSpencer Heights: Medium-low (2.7 at Sportsman’s) Big South: Low (2 on the rock gauge)
June 28th, 2009
Pine View 3.9ft @ 2pm on 6/28/09
Joe Wright: High and clean Big South: High Spencer Heights: High and clean (3.3ft @ Sportsman’s gauge with no water coming down the Laramie tunnel) Little South: Medium ======================== Evan Stafford entering Carnito Canyon, Joe Wright Creek Leif Emberson below the entrance drop of Cyclotron, Spencer Heights Leif and Evan in Boneyard rapid, Spencer Heights
June 21st, 2009
Pine View 3.7ft @ 4:00pm on 6/20/09
Little South: .9ft on the stick gauge @ 3:30pm. Of the two rocks next to the bent tree, the topmost rock was buried and the lower rock was a couple inches from being covered. I suspect this is a low but runnable flow. Spencer Heights: 3.1ft @ 2:30pm with no water coming out of tunnel. [...]
May 27th, 2009
Pine View 3.4ft @ 6pm on 5/27/09
Sportsman’s gauge: 2.6ft @ 8am Laramie tunnel: dry Spencer Heights: medium Joe Wright: low Big South: 4ft on the painted rock gauge
