Surfing a Kruger on the Haw

I did a "attainment" (upstream) workout on the Haw River near Chapel Hill, NC this morning (473 cfs). I started at the dam at highway 15/501 and paddled upstream to the first "big" rapid (a class II). Before returning downstream, I was able to surf a wave in the Kruger Sea Wind. I'm ready for the summer of whitewater!

Paddling on Lake Summit and Jordan Lake

Last week I was teaching Wilderness Advanced First Aid at Falling Creek Camp and paddled on Lake Summit. This week I am hanging out with my brother and sister in Chapel Hill, NC, I am paddling on Lake Jordan this week. (The photo is by Jim Fite from the Cedar Key gathering.)

Out of the boat -- visiting grandchildren in Illinois

Kaila
Jevan
Jenna with Kaila and Jevan
Grandma Ann with grandchildren
Son-in-law Ben with Kaila in the dandelions in the back yardWe have been in Illinois for the past week, visiting grandchildren (and daughter Jenna). Here are some pictures from the visit. Now we have a busy month, visiting relatives in North Carolina and teaching a Wilderness Advanced First Aid class at Falling Creek Camp. Oh the busy-ness of May!