It happens every summer in the Northwest. Just when the weather gets reliably perfect - 85 degrees and sunny - the water disappears. But this August 1st, the Skykomish River will be the place of a one-day reprieve for all those kayakers thirsty for a little intensity and camaraderie. Paddler Magazine is hosting the first Skykomish Downriver Race. Contact christian@paddlermagazine.com for additional information.

Site:

Downriver Race, Ironman Division, Upriver, Eddy-Attainment Race, Boulder Drop Sprint, After Party

Issue:

The community of Index, the Friends of Heybrook Ridge and a very generous anonymous donor managed to save the coniferous, eastern wall of the Index Valley by purchasing it from the logging company that planned to scalp it. But now, the community is hoping to enhance the Ridge's eco-recreation by building trails, etc. Proceeds will contribute to this effort.