On a warm April day the only water in the state is the Skagit

Kayakers play

The Good Guys in the White Boats (or so they claim...)²

Al signs us into the USFS river log. Day? = "Yes"

Goodell Creek at only El. 473' still has some snow left

By the time we do the shuttle, everyone else has left

Put-in eddy

Proof Picture²

Sunscreen time (unlike the other participant who looked later like he had been bobbin' for French fries)²

Looking downstream

Upstream scenery

Surfing one of the few holes on the Skagit²

Upstream scenery #2²

Snow capped peaks

Skagit is clear and cold....

Power lines are a constant reminder of the upstream hydropower and water regulation

Orion's guide training group occupies the lunch spot at Damnation Creek

Into the S-Curves

Sunshine adds to the glare from the water

S-Curves part 2

S-Curves part 3

Bridge remains mark the end of the S-Curves

Alma Creek

Basking in the warm sun above the take-out

Skagit scenery is breathtaking

Log cabin at Grace Haven

Living room with futons

"Blue" kitchen

The bedroom was conceded with a "deference to elders"

Alder stand at Copper Creek take-out

Sunday we have the put-in to ourselves. It is cloudy, windy and 20 degrees cooler...

Today Bill is first into the S-Curves²

More S-Curves

USGS gaging station

USGS Flow - 04/12/2008 12:00 83.54 3,800 CFS
04/13/2008 12:00 83.61 3,980 CFS