It’s looking like I’m going to be burden this year with an inordinate amount of free time. Not wanting to squander this opportunity, I would like to be on the water more (if there is any this year) and am looking for partners to paddle with…and possibly plan a couple of overnight trips as well.
About me: I’m 47, and in good shape. Probably a little bit type A, but still easy to be around and with a live and let live attitude (just don’t get any on me) . I live in Edwards, CO, and have been boating in one form or another for thirty five years. I have paddled hard decks most of my life, but 10 years ago I bought a packraft for canyoneering and backcounty fishing, and now find myself mostly using it and the IK. Back in my hard shell days I ran and considered myself a class 5 boater. But having been away from those situations for so long, I now think of myself as more of a 3 / 4 guy with solid backcountry skills.
I’m looking to run water almost anywhere in West, and am interested in everything from flat to class 4. I have done several solo multi-day trips over the past 10 years, both with and without whitewater. This year my bucketlist includes the Jarbridge/Bruneau and the Chetco. While I have enjoyed the solo challenges, it would be nice to find other like-minded masochist to share the misadventure and help with risk management.
If anyone has suggestions on other sites that are relevant to any of the above, please feel free to post, or hit me at my email below.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Mark
coloradoclimber 97@gmail