Lappin’ the bottom of the 3.5 bar, it’s a high 3.4. Currently 50.3F, sunny and calm. Expect a high of 77F in the Canyon today, with partly cloudy skies moving to mostly cloudy this afternoon with our usual Isolated T-Storms rolling in around 1700 with a 30% chance of producing rain. Have fun today!!

Close to 3.6, but not quite. Currently 49.6F, sunny with some clouds and calm. High today of 73F with 30% chance T-Showers rolling in earlier today- around 1400, chances increasing to 40% later in the day. Have fun!

Not quite 3.5, but pretty close- it’s lapping the bottom of the bar. Currently 53.8F, sunny and calm. With highs in the low 70’s today and partly cloudy, it’s a perfect day for boating. Expect Isolated T-Storms this afternoon.

Pine View: 3.5ft at 8:30 and 11:30am

Spencer Heights: Medium (2.8ft @ 6:00pm with 0 cfs coming out of tunnel)

Big South: Medium-high (2nd mark from the top of the rock gauge @  12:30pm; and between the first and second mark from the top @ 5:30pm)

Joe Wright: Medium-low’ish

The Big South rock gauge

Paddling across Barnes Meadow lake with views of the Rawahs in the background

Lunch break at Slideways

What is that yellow orb in the sky? Is that the Sun?? Currently 61.7F, partly cloudy and breezy. Look for a high of 72F, remaining partly cloudy with Isolated T-Storms forming in the afternoon. Enjoy the Riv!

*Public Service Announcement*
The Pine View Challenge yesterday was “rained out” by Johnny Law! Apparently, somebody who reads this site has issues with people raising money for cancer patients. Go figure! You know who you are.

On the positive side- Columbine Lodge welcomed the Challenge to their property and the party continued! Pole Dancing and all. I encourage all boaters to stop by Columbine Lodge on the way up to the riv and support them. They carry food, soda and beer, and they are the current host for Poudre River Kayake & Canoe.

Pine View: 3.3ft @ 8pm

Big South: Medium-high @ 7pm (second mark from the top of the rock)

Joe Wright: Medium-low

Spencer Heights: Medium (2.75ft on Sportsman’s @ 7pm)

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2nd Annual Pine View Challenge and BTO Party!

We are in the last few days of the Vertical Challenge, which means it’s time for the PV Challenge. Come help Team Poudre Puff raise a little more chinga for First Descents!

*Pine View Race at 5:30: men’s kayak, women’s kayak, inflatable kayak (or inner tube, inflatable Shamu, etc).
*Prizes! Fun! Pole Dancing!
*Cold New Belgium Brews and snacks at BTO immediately following
*Donation suggested to enter…and any loose change from spectators will be appreciated
*We could use help with shore and kayak safety, let us know if you can help when you get there

RAIN OR SHINE! Let’s hope it shines…

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These photos were taken earlier in the day during our recon mission of the lower Big South via Barnes Meadow.

Paddling across the reservoir

Looking back from half-way across the reservoir towards snow-caped Clark Peak and the Rawahs

Ethan on the start of the hike to the river

Ethan Greene below Slideways

Today was just another day spent on the same old stretch of river with best friends and a whole new way of thinking about the river. It’s crazy to think that you can paddle the same river for over a decade and still have great new discoveries in your own backyard. Today was of those days. Thanks Ethan and Marty for the adventure!

Once on the river we found perfect flows, and proceeded to have one of our more enjoyable days of paddling in a real long time.

The last leg of our trip. Marty Bell sneaking Poudre Falls, Spencer Heights