With the snow levels coming down and the Little North Fork of the Santiam finally in on a weekend we could take advantage of it, me and Devin headed out for Devin's first run down such a classic and beautiful run called Opal Creek. Although there was close to 20 some boaters on the small drainage at the same time we were all able to separate enough to enjoy the scenery and eddies that are readily available. The crew we were with was Hugh Boyd, Jason Boyok, Alex Dey, Allen Sacher, Mike Elston, Laura Sol, Jim Busse.
One of the things that Devin loved with the run is that all the rapids with the exception of a few drops he ran them without much if any input from others. Granted, he saw other peoples line down through the rapids prior to dropping into them but they are fun and straight forward.
I was able to get some good footage with my helmet camera that has proven fun for us to watch over and over. It's was fun to watch a video that you're in and made as the norm is to watch someone else's footage. We hope to get many more videos put together of an entire run or rapids at least and the great scenery that comes with this awesome sport of whitewater kayaking.
Bonus: 22 Days till we head off to Xalapa Mexico for a week of kayaking. Though we'll be playboating and not creeking like the Herbecks did over Thanksgiving. Althought I'll pass on getting sick as Nate did.
