GALLATIN WHITE WATER FESTIVAL
June 19th – June 20th, Bozeman and Gallatin Canyon, MT
The Gallatin Whitewater Festival has been an annual tradition located on the Gallatin River nearby Bozeman, MT. Over the past few years it has not been operating however, but it is being brought back this year in June of 2009. Historically it has occurred on the second or last weekend of June, during historical peak water run‐off. This event comprises of a gathering of local and regional whitewater enthusiasts enjoying time on the river with raft/ canoe/ kayak races, a kayaking rodeo, and evening festivities. Local and regional sponsors contribute to this event and it is a highly anticipated annual event for whitewater enthusiasts. Profits made from the event will go to a local charity or fund relating to river activities.
Normal races include Kayak, Cataraft, R2 Raft, open class raft races, and Canoe races. These races will start from the Moose Creek Campground and finish at the Storm Castle take out. This section of water is approximately one to two hours of normal float time. The endurance race is open to any class of boat listed above and will start at the Green Bridge and finish at Storm Castle take out. The Kayak rodeo will be held in a location suitable for surfing that will be deemed appropriate to the
group skill level and level of water. Kayakers will be judged by selected individuals and be scored on style, aggressiveness, competency, and selection of their line. The Open Class Derby Race will be a shortened race that will allow participants to make their own boat or use a nontraditional vessel to float through rapids. This race will go through class III rapids and will be closely monitored in the rapids for safety. It will start at the Screaming Left Rapids and end at the Lava Lake Trailhead. Rapids run during this race are less severe than the normal race. If you would like more information about this event, or wish to schedule an interview with event coordinators, please contact Michael Sande at 605‐431‐4745 or Rob Wudlick at 612‐916‐3389. Event organizers can also be reached at [email protected]
Friday:
6:00pm – Volunteer Setup, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
7:30pm – Open Doors/ Registration, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
8:15pm – Slideshow or Movie, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
10:00pm – Music Starts, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
Saturday:
8:30am – Safety Meeting for Volunteers, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
9:00 – 9:30am – Late Registration, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
9:30am – Safety Meeting, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
10:30‐ 11:30am – Kayak, Canoe, Cataraft, Oar Frame, R2 Raft Races Start, Moose Creek Campground
11:00am – Endurance Race Starts, Green Bridge
2:00pm – Open Class Raft Race Start, Moose Creek Campground
All Afternoon – Kayak Rodeo, Location TBD on water conditions
4:00pm – Open Class Derby Race Start, Screaming Left Eddy
7:00 – 10:30pm – Awards Ceremony / Raffle / Photos / Band, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
Hope to see you there!
June 19th – June 20th, Bozeman and Gallatin Canyon, MT
The Gallatin Whitewater Festival has been an annual tradition located on the Gallatin River nearby Bozeman, MT. Over the past few years it has not been operating however, but it is being brought back this year in June of 2009. Historically it has occurred on the second or last weekend of June, during historical peak water run‐off. This event comprises of a gathering of local and regional whitewater enthusiasts enjoying time on the river with raft/ canoe/ kayak races, a kayaking rodeo, and evening festivities. Local and regional sponsors contribute to this event and it is a highly anticipated annual event for whitewater enthusiasts. Profits made from the event will go to a local charity or fund relating to river activities.
Normal races include Kayak, Cataraft, R2 Raft, open class raft races, and Canoe races. These races will start from the Moose Creek Campground and finish at the Storm Castle take out. This section of water is approximately one to two hours of normal float time. The endurance race is open to any class of boat listed above and will start at the Green Bridge and finish at Storm Castle take out. The Kayak rodeo will be held in a location suitable for surfing that will be deemed appropriate to the
group skill level and level of water. Kayakers will be judged by selected individuals and be scored on style, aggressiveness, competency, and selection of their line. The Open Class Derby Race will be a shortened race that will allow participants to make their own boat or use a nontraditional vessel to float through rapids. This race will go through class III rapids and will be closely monitored in the rapids for safety. It will start at the Screaming Left Rapids and end at the Lava Lake Trailhead. Rapids run during this race are less severe than the normal race. If you would like more information about this event, or wish to schedule an interview with event coordinators, please contact Michael Sande at 605‐431‐4745 or Rob Wudlick at 612‐916‐3389. Event organizers can also be reached at [email protected]
Friday:
6:00pm – Volunteer Setup, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
7:30pm – Open Doors/ Registration, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
8:15pm – Slideshow or Movie, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
10:00pm – Music Starts, Pour House, Downtown Bozeman
Saturday:
8:30am – Safety Meeting for Volunteers, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
9:00 – 9:30am – Late Registration, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
9:30am – Safety Meeting, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
10:30‐ 11:30am – Kayak, Canoe, Cataraft, Oar Frame, R2 Raft Races Start, Moose Creek Campground
11:00am – Endurance Race Starts, Green Bridge
2:00pm – Open Class Raft Race Start, Moose Creek Campground
All Afternoon – Kayak Rodeo, Location TBD on water conditions
4:00pm – Open Class Derby Race Start, Screaming Left Eddy
7:00 – 10:30pm – Awards Ceremony / Raffle / Photos / Band, Montana Whitewater Headquarters
Hope to see you there!
