Russell Fork

The rapid scene at the 'El Horrendo Huck Fest' during the Extrasport Challenge on the Russell Fork. (This image is a composite of two captured video frames stitched together)
A non-Huck Fest competitor taking the normal route over the bottom drop. The run looked good - but the hungry undercut ledge just below this drop tried to eat this boater. See the next image...
Just when you thought it was safe to relax after running El Horrendo - the ledge reminds you it loves to eat unsuspecting paddlers. This boater managed to escape the undercut's maw unscathed.
Traditional run at El Horrendo is to start from the left and catch the eddy before the ferry to river right and the big drop.
An Extrasport Challenge competitor looking for points at the El Horrendo Huck Fest.
An Extrasport Challenge competitor looking for points at the El Horrendo Huck Fest.
An Extrasport Challenge competitor looking for points at the El Horrendo Huck Fest.
All the cool guys and gals taking in the action on the rock at El Horrendo.

To get to the Extrasport Challenge and the Huck Fest at El Horrendo required paddling the gorge or hiking in via the train tracks.
Dustin and the 'Boonesboro Boys' claim the Russell Fork as their home stream.
Competitor in the drop at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
Hugo making a move in the small drop just below the main falls of El Horrendo.
This view highlights the significant drop in El Horrendo - a major 'loss of altitude'. Video capture from the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
Ready for fun in full metal gear a boater enters the small top left drop in El Horrendo.
The Extrasport Challenge was blessed with sunny 80 degree temps on both days of the competition - just right for a little sun bathing in fuzzy rubber.
Competitor entering the top drop at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
You know your a good boater if this guy is aiming the lens at you. Wavesport team member and photographer Dan Gavere shooting competitors at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
Dan initiating a rock 360 in the drop just below the the falls in El Horrendo during the Extrasport Challenge.
Dan at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
Competitor in the drop at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
This might be called the 'sneak' route down El Horrendo.
Competitor in the drop at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
Only the most experienced attempt the Russell Fork Gorge in a raft.
Competitor in the drop at the Huck Fest during the Extrasport Challenge.
Steve is the Russell Fork's main man and has numerous fans out there:-) Be sure to check out his Water Watch web pages on the RF here:http://www.elkhorncity.org/russellfork/
A competitor in the Extrasport Challenge Huck Fest hits the river bottom and bends the stern of his boat (see next photo).
After wave wheeling off the falls this competitor in the Extrasport Challenge Huck Fest hit the river bottom - but continued to paddle and score points in his newly designed boat.

Jimmy Blakeney competing and winning 1st place in the Extrasport Challenge Huck Fest.
Willie making his move towards the big drop in El Horrendo.
Bryan about to wave wheel off the big drop in El Horrendo at the Extrasport Challenge Huck Fest.
Extrasport Challenge Huckster
working the top crease in El
Horrendo.