June 13th Orofino to Clarkston WA
I did not go over to the Barrazza's until around 10:30 since I knew they got home late and wanted to make sure they were up when I did. Lino was nice enough to take me to the local grocery store and do other errands before I set out.
I cannot thank the Barrazzas enough. Like so many times before, the people I meet have been unbelievable in how they go out of their way to help and the Barrazzas rate right at the top. Lino, I will stay in touch and thanks for everything. Lina, remember, you need to email when you finish your GED. I'm very proud that you are going to finish your education.
Well I was off for Clarkston at around 2:00. The Clearwater is fast and I was told I would have a few small rapids to negotiate along the way. Even though I had 40 miles to go, I expected to get to Clarkston in the early evening, which I did.
It was less than 5 minutes since I departed and I noticed this jet ski coming at me. It was the local sheriff water patrol coming. They were doing some water safety training for the local youth and just wanted to know what I was doing. I told him, and he said "Did you know you have some tough rapids ahead?" I said, "No. I was told it was a piece of cake." When he asked who told me that I told him it was the local Forest DNR station. He shook his head. Long story short, he escorted me through the first two rapid areas and told me how to get around two more. Great help.
With the fast flowing water and the rapids I needed to negotiate it made for a fun trip all the way to Clarkston where the Clearwater joins the Snake River.
Two rivers left: Snake and Columbia. Of course I'm way ahead of schedule. Feel good though. (Although, I have alot of the Missouri to do later).
I cannot thank the Barrazzas enough. Like so many times before, the people I meet have been unbelievable in how they go out of their way to help and the Barrazzas rate right at the top. Lino, I will stay in touch and thanks for everything. Lina, remember, you need to email when you finish your GED. I'm very proud that you are going to finish your education.
Well I was off for Clarkston at around 2:00. The Clearwater is fast and I was told I would have a few small rapids to negotiate along the way. Even though I had 40 miles to go, I expected to get to Clarkston in the early evening, which I did.
It was less than 5 minutes since I departed and I noticed this jet ski coming at me. It was the local sheriff water patrol coming. They were doing some water safety training for the local youth and just wanted to know what I was doing. I told him, and he said "Did you know you have some tough rapids ahead?" I said, "No. I was told it was a piece of cake." When he asked who told me that I told him it was the local Forest DNR station. He shook his head. Long story short, he escorted me through the first two rapid areas and told me how to get around two more. Great help.
With the fast flowing water and the rapids I needed to negotiate it made for a fun trip all the way to Clarkston where the Clearwater joins the Snake River.
Two rivers left: Snake and Columbia. Of course I'm way ahead of schedule. Feel good though. (Although, I have alot of the Missouri to do later).
posted by Coach at 5:38 PM
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