Fall Ozark Rendezvous

@jonafire said:
I’d like to join y’all. I’d be coming from NC. I assume this is mostly flat-water level 1-2.

Its moving… Class 2 is a stretch… Unless its flooded you just need to float and avoid the occasional gravel bar. its a laid back event rather than technical paddling… We hope to see you there after all the excitement from the hurricane parade.

@jonafire said:
I’d like to join y’all. I’d be coming from NC. I assume this is mostly flat-water level 1-2.

There is nothing close to what I would call Class II at the normal levels one can expect in mid-October. There are some shallow Class I riffles where the ability to maneuver around rocks is desirable.

Far and away the greatest potential hazard are strainers, typically the rootwads of uprooted trees. These are usually easily spotted well in advance, but depending on water levels, there might be little available leeway to maneuver around them at times. In such cases, carrying around them is usually very easy.

As long as you have some basic water reading ability and boat control there should be no problem. Where in North Carolina?

Coming from Greensboro. We expect some wind and rain from Florence but we are far enough inland to avoid the worst winds and rain. I noticed all the sites at Pulltite are already reserved. Since 1 RV and 1 tent are allowed Is there any chance I could pitch my tent in one of the group’s sites.

@jonafire said:
Coming from Greensboro. We expect some wind and rain from Florence but we are far enough inland to avoid the worst winds and rain. I noticed all the sites at Pulltite are already reserved. Since 1 RV and 1 tent are allowed Is there any chance I could pitch my tent in one of the group’s sites.

There are no reservations during the Rendezvous dates at Pulltite. The X you see means that the reservation season has ended . The campground is first come first served… Others correct me if I am wrong but I have never seen the campground full during Rendezvous

Yes, you can share a site but you should have no trouble finding one of your own. After October 15 is the off-season and no reservations are taken. There is lots of room at the campground.

Awesome thanks - Going on my calendar.

Out of curiosity, what rivers have you paddled in North Carolina?

@wildernesswebb said:

@pblanc said:
Well, I plan to be there if I am not dead.

Heheh, not to put too fine a point on it, huh, Pete (LOL)? Can’t wait to see you and Mary! As a matter of fact, can’t wait to see Pam & Rob, Pat, heck…ALL of you! Now that I’ve had a “Tune up” and had some new hardware added to the old ticker, I should be good to go. MUCH better than the run down model of me that arrived at the last few Rendezvous’!

I was just talking to someone from the BWCAW website who’s moving down here to the western side of the Ozarks about the Rendezvous as well as a few others from BWCA.com that I’ve met this summer. So Vic, and Dick, you may have some company representing the “Iowa contingent!”

We will probably be there Tuesday? That’s what I’m shooting for. Here’s a link to Pulltite Campground and if anyone’s interested in “Cushier” digs, there are cabins and lodge rooms at nearby Echo Bluff State Park. Also I’ll post a link to pictures from past Rendezvous, LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!

Pulltite/Recreation.gov: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/pulltite/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75221
Echo Bluff: https://echobluffstatepark.com/accommodations/the-lodge/
Past Fall Ozark Rendezvous’: http://www.pbase.com/ozarkpaddler/fall_ozark_rendezvous&view=slideshow

Beautiful place.

So Jo Anne and I just did a couple days paddling the Current and camping at Pulltite. We did Akers to Pulltite and Pulltite to Round Spring. On Friday we didn’t see anyone else on the river, Saturday there were some larger groups out there but not the weekend warrior types. I think we were the only two women in the campground! Did some fishing and took our time on the river. River was low but we never had to walk anything. Fall was in the air and some of the trees are already starting to change. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks and looking forward to meeting some new folks!

Well, we plan on a Tuesday afternoon arrival, camp set up. Paddle Wed, Thur, home Friday as I will have to work one last weekend at my soon to be former employer. My friend Mary Blanc has encouraged me greatly in this endeavor. In the long run, I’ll see my friends and family much more and not spend weekends away from home. If anyone is staying over into the next week, paddling then would be a possibility to be discussed.

It will be SO good to see you! I don’t think we can stay cause all those New England Colors will be piling up in the yard while we are away… If we were to ignore them too long they freeze into a unhappy mess.

@kayamedic said:
It will be SO good to see you! I don’t think we can stay cause all those New England Colors will be piling up in the yard while we are away… If we were to ignore them too long they freeze into a unhappy mess.

Ditto, Kim, look forward to seeing you’all!

Will not make it this fall. Too many to-dos at home before it gets too cold. See you all next spring. Looking forward to seeing many photos. I hope the weather and river gods shine on you

@Vic said:
Will not make it this fall. Too many to-dos at home before it gets too cold. See you all next spring. Looking forward to seeing many photos. I hope the weather and river gods shine on you

We will miss you Vic…

@Vic said:
Will not make it this fall. Too many to-dos at home before it gets too cold. See you all next spring. Looking forward to seeing many photos. I hope the weather and river gods shine on you

Doggone it, Vic, I hate that. I understand though, as my Rendezvous time has been abbreviated quite often the last few years and will be again this year. Take care!

@pblanc I’ve paddled the New River, Nantahala, French Broad, Little Tennessee, Neuse, Trent.
Mostly flatwater these days - Boundary Waters, Carolina Coast, Great Lakes, Florida Gulf.

@jonafire said:
@pblanc I’ve paddled the New River, Nantahala, French Broad, Little Tennessee, Neuse, Trent.
Mostly flatwater these days - Boundary Waters, Carolina Coast, Great Lakes, Florida Gulf.

If you are familiar with the Nantahala, Little T., and section IX of the French Broad, the Ozark streams in the ONSR will certainly pose no challenge for you. There certainly won’t be any Class II at current river levels. There will be a few Class I riffles where you may need to find a clean line through rocks.

@Vic said:
Will not make it this fall. Too many to-dos at home before it gets too cold. See you all next spring. Looking forward to seeing many photos. I hope the weather and river gods shine on you

Hate to hear that Vic, we sure will miss you. Take care and see you in the Spring!

I’ll hopefully be wondering around camp Tues or Weds trying to negotiate shuttling accommodations.

be there tomorrow with rack and people room