Nantahala

Ran the Upper Nanty for the first time on 12\29\09. Great run, a lot of fun, but don't under estimate this run. It is top heavy, the upper mile is continuous Class 4, the bottom 2 miles while still continuous are more Class 3-3+. One thing to look out for in the first 1\2 mile or so around a bend, is a pretty narrow pushy section with decent sized waves and ledge holes, with a nasty hole at the bottom right. You run a rapid just downstream from the put in, followed by a short moving pool. Once you enter the next rapid start working yourself left, make sure you dig to punch the holes. If you stay left and don't get knocked off course you should miss the bottom right hole.