Toxicwaste River

CosmikDebris · Post by **CosmikDebris** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:38 pm

Had an adventure on the Toxaway the other day. Every rapid I got to was the biggest rapid I have ever run, and it continued that way the whole way down the river. It was my second run down, but the first time I actually got to run the big rapids because the first time the water was past "bankfull capacity." I was hesitant about only having a one sided brace and flying at 50mph down steep, bouncy slides but it was about the most fun I've ever had in a boat. Definatly out of control, but then again, there isn't much control to be had. Wish I had some pics to share, but I didn't want to bring the camera cause I didn't want to carry it and I didn't want it getting bashed into smitherines. Definatly an epic day, lots of Class X portages which were scarier than the rapids and a stout 4 mile hike out. I recommend this run if you want to scare yourself and have fun, with a 2-3 adrenaline rush to boot.

Will

Alden · Post by **Alden** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:25 pm

cool, which ones did you have to portage? Did you run minigizer and energizer and wintergreen and all that?
Alden

Jan_dettmer · Post by **Jan_dettmer** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:52 pm

Will, it's awesome to see c-boaters getting it done. Sweet.
There is nothing like the feeling of being completely committed on a steep run. I think that's the reason why I always want to go boating.

Jan

CosmikDebris · Post by **CosmikDebris** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:22 pm

The toxaway is about as remote as you can get in the southeast I'd say. Not really feasable to hike out any way except along the river, and that is a challenge. I love it, I need to come to BC so I can get some more of this!

We ran everything except I walked Energizer because everyone was getting either flipped left or had to throw a hard left brace to avoid it becuase of a flake on the right side. I didn't want to be upside down in that asscrack. Ran everything else though except 40/40. I think Landbridge and Wintergreen drop the total gradient of the Green in about 150 yards!
Will

msims · Post by **msims** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:07 pm

Remote in the southeast? Ugh... that brings up images of banjos, and men squealin' like pigs.... but all joking aside, that movie with burt reynolds was pretty inspiring from a WW perspective! Put that other Aluminum canoe vid we all saw recently to shame.

Would love to see some pix of the toxicwaste river!

Sound s fun...

Alden · Post by **Alden** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:37 am

wow, that's impressive. lots of big rapids you guys ran. Wintergreen looks enormous. What is 40/40 anyway? I don't think I've even seen video of it? I'm guessing it's two 40 foot waterfalls back-to-back?
Alden