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Boise Hometown Throwdown #5

By Gary Wilson • Sep 18th, 2008 • Category: Throwdown Results, WK Hometown Throwdowns

Boise’s last Homtown Throwdown of the season was a great finish to our Throwdown series – hard to believe it’s over for the season. Temps near 80, lots of sun, great contestants and spectators made for an enjoyable evening. Even with school in full swing we had gaggle of kids and several adults ready to [...]



Boise Hometown Throwdown #4

By Gary Wilson • Aug 22nd, 2008 • Category: Throwdown Results, WK Hometown Throwdowns

Last night was Boise’s 4th Hometown Throwdown and what a pleasant evening. The weather was sunny, but temps were only in the low 80’s, so even those of us on shore were comfortable. Again the Jr’s out numbered the adults. Thirteen competitors made three rides in the hole, and one scored downriver event. Our youngest [...]



Boise 2nd Hometown Throwdown

By Gary Wilson • May 16th, 2008 • Category: Festival Coverage, Throwdown Results, WK Hometown Throwdowns

Boise’s 2nd Hometown Throwdown was again greeted by fantastic weather and plenty of water. Temps hit 82 by showtime and life was good. The river was sitting at 7440cfs and this presented a little problem with the entry into the third (and at this level, bottom) wave-hole that required a very determined approach and entry [...]