I've been looking at gore canyon but Ive head that its a pushyHere in colorado we have some great class V.
I would look at Gore canyon for a nice river style class IV/V and a solid class V over 1600cfs. big water, big holes.
Bailey, N.F South platte for a nice creek run class IV/V and solid class IV+ V over 400 cfs
There are also other options, it will depend on when you are here in the state. Right now there are are a bunch of choices though, things have peaked and are on the way down.
what have you been eyeing here in CO?
I've been looking at gore canyon but Ive head that its a pushy
True I really have only been paddling for 3 years and on 6 different rivers. I feel super solid on 3+ and regular solid on 4s(rarely flip & even more rare that I swim) I have learned that boating is different everywhere and I should gain more expience before attempting a more dangerous section of river. I cannot overestimate my ability to paddle safely. Maybe this summer I'll try out the numbers or another river to push my skill without being to overzealous.So, you started a thread about buying your first kayak on the same day you started a thread about stepping up to Class V.
This is like saying that you demoed a mountain bike and rode an intermediate trail. You now want bike suggestions for next year's Red Bull Rampage. It makes no sense.
I would be willing to bet that you are not solid on class IV. You probably ran some class III that rafters call class IV, and now you think that kayaking is easy. I would recommend buying a kayak and then learning to use it. This will take a few years. Then cautiously move into Class 4-5, with the goal of improving and paddling well- not of "running a Class 5."
That sounds a bit better, but one way to get ready for a bump up in difficulty is running your current ones while hitting all the ferry lines, eddies, and all the more challenging lines. There is a big difference between running a river down hill, and hitting all the lines.Hi
True I really have only been paddling for 3 years and on 6 different rivers. I feel super solid on 3+ and regular solid on 4s(rarely flip & even more rare that I swim) I have learned that boating is different everywhere and I should gain more expience before attempting a more dangerous section of river. I cannot overestimate my ability to paddle safely. Maybe this summer I'll try out the numbers or another river to push my skill without being to overzealous.
To solve the question about competent class 4 and not owning a kayak. I do own one... An ocean one. Its when I come to a river that I need to borrow one. I have river kayaked 60 days of my life and oceaned 3x that much. I know it is like comparing apples and oranges but it translates really easy.
Thanks for the help , Owen
I have a WFR cirt but where do you recon I can get a swift water trainingIf you've done that, you may be ready, though with Class 5, you'll want some swift water safety training too, if you haven't already.
I don't know where to go for where you are, but I'm sure a white water shop would have some numbers for your area.I have a WFR cirt but where do you recon I can get a swift water training
Give CCK or The River Store a call. They run classes on the C to G run all the time.Thanks bystander. Ill be up in coloma in the next weekor two . Mabye I can find something round there☺
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Im on a road trip with the family. Im only 16 so don't have too much choice. Luckily its a kayak/canoe trip!!I'm wondering why you'd want a road trip to run Cl V if you're in Cali. I loved the rivers there - lots of choices for Cl IV and V. The lower Cherry Creek section - the one that ends at Lumsden falls - is a great Cl V run, and I think a reasonable step up for a very solid Cl IV boater if you hit it a med or low water. You'll want to be comfortable at high water (i.e. above 'medium', not necessarily flood) on e.g. Chamberlin Falls, the normal Tuolumne run, etc.
I agree with others that you're likely better off stepping up on your local rivers, where you'll have a feel for the rapids and can paddle with your regular crew.