A WV Classic - Upper Blackwater 10/21/06

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10-25-2006, 11:16 AM
MarsB

A WV Classic - Upper Blackwater 10/21/06

The Upper Blackwater is a classic WV class V river that has long been on my list. I ended up hitting it at a low flow (~210 cfs) this past weekend; slightly less than ideal, but still very doable. There are no huge drops ,but it is constant maneuvering over 2-8-foot ledges and around big boulders with ugly sieves.
The put in is a few hundred yards downstream from Blackwater Falls, a popular WV attraction.
http://www.rri.wvu.edu/images/blackwaterfalls.jpeg

Ben in the first rapid right at the put in, 100 Yard Dash.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1161798574

Lots of fun slots.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1161798574

Pendleton Run

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1161798574

Boof at the bottom of My Nerves Are Shot And I Can't Take It Anymore!

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1161798641
10-25-2006, 11:33 AM
pechelman

the only picture that works is the first one
10-25-2006, 11:53 AM
MarsB

Sorry! Better? :confused:
10-25-2006, 03:46 PM
skibuminwyo

*drool* niiiiiiiiceeeeeee :yourock:
10-25-2006, 05:43 PM
kayaktheworld

Nice. Sweet pics.
10-25-2006, 06:42 PM
Alpine Dreams

Way to take care of the list! Nice.
10-25-2006, 07:44 PM
SJP

Thanks for keeping the kayak stoke happening. Looks like fun.

edit: wow, life sure is simple over here in kayak world.
10-27-2006, 03:26 PM
Buzzworthy

Take me home, country roads, to the place I belong, West Virginia..........
10-28-2006, 07:28 AM
kayaktheworld

I love...Fayetteville!
10-28-2006, 06:22 PM
peeforward

wow! thanks for that. been trying to get a lot of work done today and needed a break. brought back lots of memories. last time i ran that i was 7 years ago and it was close to 400. looks just as fun at 275! still remember it well... beautiful spot! cheers!
10-28-2006, 07:25 PM
ridinshockgun

Very nice.

I can look at this and see one place that I don't want to be.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...z/undercut.jpg
10-30-2006, 08:30 PM
AtomicTwinStix

so sweet...

5678
11-02-2006, 01:27 AM
RootSkier

Nice. The creeks here are already ice covered.
11-02-2006, 04:42 PM
Kellie

Great TR - way for kayak stoke!
11-03-2006, 04:29 PM
G

Oarsome.
04-08-2008, 06:26 PM
RootSkier

bump5678
04-08-2008, 08:40 PM
donutlynx

B - love the shots of that run. Glad to hear that you can check that one off your list. Wish I was there to enjoy it with ya'll (even though it was a year and a half ago).