Wade Harrison and I discuss the rapids on the Russell Fork Gorge and show you what happens when things go wrong. Also included is some footage of the Upper Russell Fork. Lastly, we go over camping information, release dates and flows, and general information about the area. Hope to see you there!
Fall Release Days and Flows (2023 Season Only):
October 6-8 (9:30-3:30) 800 CFS
October 14-15 (9:30-3:30) 800 CFS
October 21-22 (9:30-3:30) 800 CFS
October 27-29 (9:30-3:30) 1000 CFS
Camping Information (2023 season only):
Ratliff Hole (the main Gorge Take Out)
-Contact Bob Larkin with questions
-$25 per car for the weekend or $10 per night (6 people total)
The Breaks Interstate State Park (627 Commission Circle, Breaks, VA 24607)
-$21 per night (primitive)
-$29 per night (electric and water)
-$31 per night (electric, water, and sewer)
-$110 per night (standard lodge room)
-$150 per night (Lodge Suite)
Thunder River Campground (1558 Splashdam Road, Haysi, VA 24256)
-Rates apply to RACE WEEKEND ONLY
-$25 per day or $40 (Thursday-Sunday morning)
-$10 per car to enter campground
Chapters:
0:00 General Information about the Russell Fork
8:02 The Slide In
8:59 Intro Rapid
9:14 The Boof (Be Careful)
10:01 Lets Make A Deal
11:43 Tower Rapid Start
12:28 Tower Sneak
16:21 Tower Main Line
20:34 Fist-Left Line and Hairy Ferry
21:43 Fist-Main Line (Sketchy)
22:24 Fist (Fire Escape)
25:10 Maze
29:28 First Drop
30:34 2nd and 3rd Drop
35:13 Rapid after Triple Drop
35:30 El Horrendo
39:37 El Horrendo Race Line
42:00 Climax Start
42:51 Climax-Right Box
44:24 Climax-Race Line
44:43 Climax-Far Right Line
45:52 Surf Wave at Take Out
46:26 Upper Russell Fork
50:16 Camping Options, Shuttle/hiking, and Closing Comments
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