Decent whitewater used to be a 2 hour drive for me too. However, since I've
moved I now have a class III / IV river just a short 25 minute drive away.
:-)

Courtney

"Wilko" wrote in message
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John Fereira wrote:

For those with class IV skills, how many would be satisfied paddling a
class
I-II river if it was in their own backyard? How far you're willing to
drive
to paddle also depends on what kinds of waters you're willing to settle
for
and that is largely dependant upon ones experience.

If only we had class I-II in our backyard. The nearest class I/II, if it
has enough water, is at least 100 miles away... And although I'd prefer
class IV stuff, that's at least as far away from here, again, if there
is enough water. For most of the year, we simply have no whitewater of
any kind for a day trip. The sea surf or fla****er playboating is the
only alternative for us. :-(

I used to drive to the Czech Republic every 2nd weekend, that got me
decent whitewater for part of the year, but we're talking 600+ miles,
one way.

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