My father, Stewart Gardiner, and his friend, Bill Kamp, attempted to run the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in 1941. While they had some prior river experience, they had never before attempted a river as fast and technical as the Middle Fork. They started on a small tributary called Marsh Creek. Their intent was to float all the way to the Main Salmon, but due to problems along the way they had to abandon their trip above Dagger Falls. Mel Henshaw, their shuttle driver, fetched some pack horses to help them haul out their gear. This is their story...
My father, Stewart Gardiner, and his friend, Bill Kamp, attempted to run the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in 1941. While they had some prior river experience, they had never before attempted a river as fast and technical as the Middle Fork. They started on a small tributary called Marsh Creek. Their intent was to float all the way to the Main Salmon, but due to problems along the way they had to abandon their trip above Dagger Falls. Mel Henshaw, their shuttle driver, fetched some pack horses to help them haul out their gear. This is their story...
The River Angels present their 2011 pdxkayaker film festival entry:
"This is our life . . . it's all about having fun!"
A quick glimpse at what we love and why we love it!
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See you on the river . . .
Kayaker Austin Rathman and Rafter Dan McCain run the 120 foot plus high Condit Dam on the White Salmon River at flood stage. The dam had a large hole blown in it on October 26, 2011 at high noon, and is now being removed.
Introductory remarks by Paul Pearce (not in any official capacity)
Music courtesy of Alice in Chains
Footage from Ryan Scott, Shane Conrad and Sam Drevo
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