Posting on here was on my laundry list of ToDos…checked and done.

Yes, festivities on and off the river (WRF) are happening this weekend. The forecast looks good, mid 80s-sunny and level at 9000+.

The paddling community and local businesses are very generous and inspirational. Clinic instruction and gear for the silent auction and raffle have been donated; all proceeds go to AW.

We hope there is something for everyone: yoga, clinics, demos, races and competitions, music, BBQ and beer, and a fundraising raffle and silent auction. Friday play is at Rodeo Hole and Saturday events are all over the river.

 Please traverse the WRF website for info: http://wenatcheeriverfestival.org

·         Marion Lodato, yoga instructor from Snowcreek Health is teaching an early morning session,

·         Wet Planet is instructing the downriver kayak clinic,

·         Jean Luc Robichaux/World Kayak is teaching the playboat clinic and running the Rodeo,

·         Wave Trek is teaching a rescue clinic and giving a demo,

·         LMS is sponsoring the SUP clinics and races,

·         RiverBooty is running the rafting events,

·         Cashmere Crossfit will be on hand to motivate you to keep on truckin,

·         Cascade Canoe and Kayak is grilling grub for the BBQ,

·         New Belgium Beer has donated the effervescence,

·         Justice for All will be playing the twang in the form of Bluegrass/Americana.

·         And I hope more hula hoopers will get their swing on.

Auction includes gear from: Confluence (wavesport Diesel 80), Werner Paddles, Snapdragon, PaddleEcuador, OR, Smith, Keen, smoked local salmon, private kayak lessons and more.

Raffle includes items from local businesses that make good food, Mountain Khakis, OR, NWOC and gear that LMS and Riverbooty are keeping secret.

Looking forward to gathering and celebrating what we all love and supporting AW- who are in the trenches.  

I think I was more literary than necessary, that JP guy influences, but no one can come close to his prose.