Yesterday’s attempt wasn’t pretty, but I did make it through upright. My plan was to catch the eddy at the top, and then go right. I caught the eddy fine, but as usual bounced off the big rock in the middle and almost went over. After a long brace, I finally got myself back upright, but by then I missed the eddy on the right and banged into the rocks downstream instead. Fortunately, I was able to work my way off without too much difficulty, so my 50/50 record stands secure.
Unfortunately, no pictures at the Gap from yesterday, but here is one from a few years ago.
That really looks like a lot of fun---- maybe a few years ago.
Went snow tubing this winter and thought I saw my life flash by. Figured I survived it in 70s surely +40 years later no problem.
Didn’t drink any beer beforehand this time, it mighta helped.
@string said:
The person asking about running Class 2 in a rec boat needs that photo.
The rapid in the picture is class 3, but I have seen people run it in long touring boats.
I still remember the “entertainment” of watching a protracted attempt to unwrap a coleman canoe doubled around one of the boulders in the “gap.” I didn’t stick around but I am sure they got it out once the fife dam release subsided.
Found a shot of Zoar Gap before they turned the water on - looks a little different. You can go right or left, but it is not a good idea to go straight down the middle.
On how this gets counted - does the 50% successful include rolling up successfully in the Gap and finishing upright? Or not needing to roll? Only actually did it once but depending on above it might not count.
Day I did it there were also rafts going through. But that was before Irene, may not be so raft friendly with the changes from that storm. Did not see any tubers that day, at least above the Gap. But they are all over the place below the dam on the Sacandaga. It is only the kindness of the river that they and their six packs usually make it out intact.
@Celia said:
On how this gets counted - does the 50% successful include rolling up successfully in the Gap and finishing upright?
No roll for me - success is making it through upright. Swimming is the alternative (or maybe walking if I wimp out).
Day I did it there were also rafts going through. But that was before Irene, may not be so raft friendly with the changes from that storm. Did not see any tubers that day, at least above the Gap.
Most of the tubers are below the Gap. You really would get a broken butt going through the Gap on a tube.
