Laramie

First pioneered by Minnesotan original gangster, Jim Rada in 1983 during a fluke release (write up here in Nov./Dec. issue on pg. 20: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Journal/browse/year/1985/) this run has remain dewatered and unrun since. Fast forward to the banner water year of 2011, reports of a once again full canyon enticed a crew of Coloradobros to join me for a little exploration. Run is 16 miles in length, consistent gradient average of about 100 fpm, with 70 for the lowest and 130 for the steepest. 13 miles plus on the run is consistent, continuous fun class IV with a good handful of moderate class V moves to keep things interesting. I was able to run it twice this season, once at an estimated 500 cfs. and once at an estimated 1000. Quality is definitely in the five star range, especially at 1000. Public access exists for put in and take out. Read Evan Stafford's more in depth report at: http://boofingtonheights.wordpress.com/2011/07/04/laramie-river-canyon-with-water-in-it/
Here's to hoping it runs more often!
Austin Woody