Gauley

7 Summersville Dam to Woods Ferry(Upper Gauley)

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January 5, 2012

Trip Report

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Robert Farmer---I just want to add that I ran this at around 450 once, and
although it was mostly much easier, the third (4th?) drop of Lost Paddle
(just above Tumblehome) becomes terrifying. It was a total surprise for
me, since this drop is usually trivial. All of the water angles 45 degrees
to the right, directly into a horrifying undercut shelf that is submerged at
release levels; I had to ferry to river left intensely to avoid being swept into it. I hadn't even fully appreciated the situation even after scouting diligently. So watch out for that.

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