Dolores TR

[bula]

Nice vid.

So Snaggletooth the rock is buried at 1000 cfs+? That didn't look like a class V rapid to me. Maybe the boaters made it look easy? I saw one big hole that the yakkers took for fun.

[TakemetotheRiver]

The maps/websites call it a Class V over 2000cfs. It was definitely not on that day and there was some disagreement about whether it would wash out or get steeper at higher water. Snaggletooth rock was buried but could be seen through the water- would be exposed at even 900cfs.

It certainly looked nastier in the scout than it did in the video or while running it.

Originally Posted by bula

Nice vid.

So Snaggletooth the rock is buried at 1000 cfs+? That didn't look like a class V rapid to me. Maybe the boaters made it look easy? I saw one big hole that the yakkers took for fun.

[brendodendo]

at 4000, I remember snag as a protruding rock. I venture to say that it is closer to class 4plus. The video shows a different river than the one I remember. Less holes and more flow. Lets hope the flows keep up.

[COUNT]

Originally Posted by Schizzle

Count,

You did it at 4,000 CFS too low. It's still mellow at that higher level, ex snagg which is good clean fun, but I bet you'd come away with an improved opinion. What you'd really like though is the Stoner Stampede upstream at that level - uphill eddies, auto-squirts, and big waves.

Yeah, I'd like to check it out with some more water. Not sure if I'll be able to afford the time (especially in place of the other creeking in the area) when it's that high though. That's why i made sure to get on there while I could.

As fast as it moved at 1000, it makes me wonder if you could do it in 1 day at 5-6G's. We were doin' 30 miles a day without too early of a start. It's be a long day but....

Thinking about a spring weekend to check out Stoner/San Mig/Unc stuff when it's up.

Maybe the boaters made it look easy?

Yeah, you're spot on there .

COUNT

[rivermanryan]

That rapid must be serious because the federal government filter told me the video was R-rated, therefore, I can't see it until I get home.

I'll be heading down there tomorrow to check it out. Plan to run just to Mountain Sheep do to it being a day trip and having the kids with me. How easy would it be to portage kids around Snag? The maps make it look like there is a road next to it, but the photos make it look more like a canyon.

I put together a little Dolores Summary listing distances and different take-out options. If you want a copy, send me an email. rivermanryan at gmail.

[rg5hole]

I love the slow motion chew bakka commentary Quote; "ohhh" classic!

Thanks for the vid!

We are planning a high water 3-4000 cfs trip per scheduled release May 17th and again may 24th. Haven't quite figured out which sections first, slick to bed or dam to slick...more on that later!

[Schizzle]

Count, you're absolutely right, probably other better things to do when it's high. We did it because we did other runs during the '05 stomp and I couldn't take the exposure anymore. I either needed a reassuring hug from mom, or easier runs. Dolores fit the bill perfectly. Here's some pics. Click on them for blow up, I'm too lazy to do the big picture trick thing. The level was between 4 and 5,000. The snag rock is downstream of where the video you posted ends (just downstream past the raft in the picture) and I saw more than a few rafts almost bite it on that rock. It would have been an awesome rapid to have a shotgun start, raftercross!

[COUNT]

That would be sweet! Definitely looks like a completely different river.

Kjirsten, I think he just called you a wooky.

[caspermike]

how come all rafters rate there shit up a level? like the royal gorge i noticed this in the royal gorge and upper river of the gorge as well.

[Bornwithatail]

It'd be a lot cooler if you'd do that. (Couldn't help it.) You love me, yes you do. Actually now I'm doing a bunch of day trips on the White, then Craig Yampa stuff next week, then Deso I guess. Mainly just fishin', but on the water every day.