The water of the Payette’s NF is very warm as it pours over the top of the Cascade Dam. The first two miles are populated by a few small class II’s until you get to Tresstle Rapids. After this long set of wave-trains there is another couple of miles of slower water until you get to WetSpot (look for great lunch spots in this area!)
After WetSpot it is pretty busy water all the way through Howards. This part of the river meets back up with the road and passes under the beautiful Rainbow Bridge. After running Howards sit back for a slow cruise for the last mile to the takeout at Cougar Mt. Lodge (Cost is $5/vehicle but you can also park at the turnout at Howards.)
Check out the map of the run HERE!
Gauge info can be found HERE!
A short clip of Howards Plunge
We took my wifes dad (in Bonnies pink helmet 
)and one of our friends down with us and had a great time. If you are ever in the area it is worth taking your gear and hitting this class III/IV river - The water is clear and the scenery is beautiful! I have posted the 6 access points at the POI Factory if you have a GPS. The link is HERE!
The USFS has a PDF HERE - and AW has info HERE! Enjoy
Storms this week caused blow-outs creating new rapids.
Wow, Nature is doing it again on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
The U.S. Forest Service reports that heavy thunderstorms earlier this week along the Middle Fork sent a whole bunch of debris crashing down several tributary steams creating three new rapids.
Check out Zimoand#39;s article HERE!
We had a pretty vicious storm roar through the Payette basin on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday morning the Main Payette was running very muddy so Tyler and I jumped in the Highlander and started driving to see the source. Blowouts on the Canyon section caused the muddy water. We got to Banks and found that the North Fork (On the left of the picture) was still running clear, but the South Fork was very muddy. So much turbidity in fact that the water flowed more like lava. The waves didn’t even splash.
We snapped these pics later in the afternoon when the SF had cleared just a little bit but you can sure see the difference. Today we ran the Main and it is still pretty muddy, but hopefully clears out by the weekend.
Excellent news for those of us here in Idaho, and anyone planning on visiting the state!
Roger Phillips - rphillips@ idahostatesman.com Edition Date: 07/17/08
Non-motorized boaters will not face a state registration fee this year, according to a task force appointed by Gov. Butch Otter.
Full article HERE!
Image from KayakIdaho.com
I ran across this little gem from Idaho Public TV on Idaho Whitewater. Check it out
Paddle Strokes, Water Safety, Rolling and Bracing! Instructor- Devon Barker- member of US Kayak Team Dates: August 2- Womens Clinic 5pm to 7:30 pm August 3 Kids Camp
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Introduction to Paddling Strokes andamp; Concepts
1pm to 3pm Rolling and Bracing *Prior paddling experience needed or the Introduction to Paddling Strokes andamp; Concepts
Location- Backwoods Adventures on Payette Lake, North Beach, McCall, ID
Cost- $50 for each session
Instruction will include paddle strokes, water safety, andamp; rolling and bracing technique for beginner to advanced levels. Kayak equipment provided as needed.
Contact Information- 208.634.5750 or 208.469.9067 or
ariana100999@frontiernet.net
Private lessons are available upon request
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