Announcing The 2012 Summer Water Sports Report
In Partnership with Rendezvous River Sports
Announcing The 2012 Summer Water Sports Report
In Partnership with Rendezvous River Sports
We’re excited to announce a partnership with Rendezvous River Sports to produce a weekly water sports report for the Greater Teton Region. Each week, our team will be providing a summary of recent water data, adventure highlights , scenic paddling ideas and shop talk with the crew at Rendezvous River and Jackson Hole Kayak Club.
Weather Summary
A strong storm system over Memorial Day weekend dropped significant rainfall and strengthened the whitewater conditions in the region. Temperatures in the 60’s & 70’s are melting snow in the high country, and also making for comfortable float temperatures. Water levels have dramatically risen in the past week and are approaching their peak.
Outlook:
The location could not be found.
Featured USGS Water Data Site: Snake River near Alpine WY
Adventure Report
An overview of Lunchcounter Rapid in the Snake River Canyon near Alpine WY running at 19,000 cfs. Photographer: Kevin Wittig
Lunchcounter Rapid on the Snake River captured June 6 at 19,000 cfs
Whitewater Summary
Everything is going off right now. The Snake is at it’s highest levels of the year and will peak this week. The Greys River, Gros Ventre River and Bitch Creek in Teton Valley are also at fun levels. Thanks to the big storm over Memorial Day weekend, Jackson Hole is actually turning out to have a pretty good water year.
Any year the waterflow on the Snake River gets into the high teens (currently at 19,000 cfs), it’s a good sign. At these flows, inexperienced boaters should take-out above Hoback on the Snake River. Also, boaters need to be aware of hazards and debris in the water. Don’t get hit by a tree.
Recommended Whitewater
- Snake River Canyon – Peaking at 19,000 cfs
- Greys River – Peaking at 2,050 cfs
- Gros Ventre River – Peaking at 1,900 cfs
Kings Wave
Kings Wave is located near the Boy Scouts facility in Hoback Junction. The medium sized wave is a favorite of the Jackson Hole Kayak Club and is in primetime condition right now. The left edge of the wave peels nicely and there is a big eddy that gets paddlers back upstream after washouts. Kings Wave is an excellent freestyle kayaking destination this weekend
There is a small parking area with access to the wave that was recently renovated with help from the Snake River Fund and Bridger Teton National Forest.
- Location: Hoback WY, 1 mile past the bridge going towards Alpine WY
- Optimum Levels: 15,000 – 20,000 cfs
Scenic Floats and Tours
Lakes in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park are in excellent paddling condition. Image: Rendezvous River Sports
Grand Teton National Park
An early thaw this season has area lakes warming up and in perfect paddling condition. All the classics are really nice right now. Jackson Lake is currently full and excellent to paddle. Grab a canoe or two person kayak and head to Spalding Bay for scenic access to Jackson Lake. Very few power boats go down to this put in, making it a great choice for recreational paddling. Also, don’t forget about early season backcountry camping trips on Jackson Lake. Many of the sites are open this time of year, but won’t be for long.
Recommended Paddle Trip
- Spalding Bay on Jackson Lake
- String Lake
Yellowstone National Park
Rendezvous River Sports recently led their earliest backcountry paddling tour ever in Yellowstone. Lewis Lake and Shoshone Lake are thawed and in great paddling condition. Campsites in the park get reserved quickly, so if interested in an overnight paddling trip, get on it sooner rather than later. The shop recommends two person sea kayaks when touring the lakes to cover as much water as possible. Stop by Rendezvous River Sports for help with equipment and planning your paddling trip to Yellowstone.
Recommended Paddle Trip
- Lewis Lake
Shop Talk at Rendezvous River Sports
The Inaugural North Fork Championships
There is a small posse from Jackson driving to Boise this weekend for biggest intermountain paddle sports event in years. The Redbull sponsored championship on the North Fork of the Payette River is a “no holds barred” downriver paddling race in Class V rapids. The inaugural event is attracting an international field of the world’s best paddlers.
In speaking with Aaron Pruzan at Rendezvous River Sports about the race, he commented “Every time I think about it, I get scared. I want to qualify, but that opens up an entirely new set of concerns. The course that the finals take place on is really nasty. There are designated safety people scattered throughout the river, so we’ll never have a better time to run it. I think the winner will be the smoothest paddler, not necessarily the fastest. “
Stay tuned for a summary of the race next week.
Other Posts from The Mountain Pulse
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
02/18/14 - A break in the storm reveals the sight that never gets old, a breathtaking sunset in Grand Teton Nation Park. Photographer: Stephen Williams
Previous Photos
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
The 43rd Annual Shriner's Cutter Races
Previewed By: Adam Glos
Saturday, February 15th // Sunday, February 16th
Melody Ranch // Jackson, WY
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
General Admission: $15
This weekend, give your ski ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
The 2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Sponsored By: Skinny Skis
Previewed By: Adam Glos
Saturday, Feb. 8th / 8 pm // Sunday, Feb 9th / 7 pm
Jackson Hole High School ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
Moon Taxi
Previewed By: Ellie Stratton-Brook
Saturday January, 25th
Pink Garter Theatre // Jackson, WY
With special guests the Acoustic Weapons
Doors - 8:00pm // Show - 9:00pm
Tickets: $14 in advance // Buy Tickets ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
2014 Coldsmoke Awards
Previewed By: Stephen Williams
Saturday January, 18th
Emerson Cultural Center, Bozeman MT
North of the Sun - Filmhuset AS
Never Not Part 2 - Nike
Valhalla - Sweetgrass Productions
Previous Photos
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
Warren Miller's Ticket to Ride
Previewed By: Stephen Williams
Friday December, 20th
Pink Garter Theatre
All Ages Showing - 6:00 pm
21+ Showing - 9:00pm
$16 / Buy Tickets Online
Read More
Avalanche Awareness Night
Thursday 12/05 - 6:30 to 9:30pm
Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
$5 Donation benefits Teton County Search and Rescue
Previewed by: Stephen Williams
From the time that Powder Magazine's annual Buyer's ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
03/20/14 - Spring is right around the corner and with such a high snowpack in Jackson Hole, the touring season will be awesome. Doug Hayden, Kevin Salys and Tyler ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
03/15/14 - What a perfect day to be in the mountains. Fresh snow, clear sunny skies and just a little wind. Alex Howell takes a moment to take in ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
03/11/14 - Springtime pow surfing with Kyle Martin from Dragon Alliance as he rips into 13" of new snow under bluebird skies at Grand Targhee Resort. Photographer: Kevin Cass ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
03/10/14 - 2nd Annual Ski Joring Championships
Written and Photographed By: Stephen Williams
Ski Joring is an event with a perfect mix of Jackson Hole's historic cowboy culture and the new ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
Canyon Kids Release Double EP
Written By: Adam Glos
Photos by: Christie Quinn
In case you missed it, the debut album from Canyon Kids hit the electronic shelves recently, proving once again ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
<
Head for the Hills
Previewed By: Ellie Stratton-Brook
Thursday March, 6th
Town Square Tavern // Jackson, WY
9:00pm // Tickets: $10 // Buy Tickets Online
Although you may have seen many bluegrass bands around ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
03/02/14 - Mark Byall slashes a line in the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort backcountry as the consistent flow of snow continues into March. Photographer: Stephen Williams
Previous Photos
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
02/23/24 - A skier flies off a jump being pulled behind a horse racing down a track at Melody Ranch just south of Jackson for the 2nd Annual Ski ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
02/22/14 - February has been incredible in Jackson Hole and it's not quite over yet. Marian Herbick digs into the bottom half of Four Pjnes with more fresh snow ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
02/21/14 - Nick Grenoble left his snorkel at home and had to come up for air between trips to the whiteroom. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was unbelievably deep today ...
Read More
Tweet
!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
The 2nd Annual North American Skijoring Championships
Previewed By: Adam Glos
Saturday, February 22nd - 12:00pm
1 Sunday, February 23rd - 11:00am
Melody Ranch // Jackson, WY
General Admission: $10 // Kids 12 and ...
Read More