08-02-2009, 07:16 PM
One other way to get details which I have used in unknown waters is kayak clubs. Some have state or local organizations with detailed web pages on just about any river in their area. Here's something found on a quick search: http://greater-yellowstone.com/Star-Vall...River.html
Watch the barb wire if you have inflatables. Check the flow rate and be very conscious that rainy weather way upstream can cause life threatening flash floods way downstream especially on smaller rivers.
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[quote jason84118]Hey guys, thanks for the reply! The river that we are going to float is the Salt River by Alpine. I have walked some sections of this river but never floated it? The GPS is a great idea! and I bought a couple 2 way radios for the journey, and the two other guys that I am going with have never been down the river either? now when you talk satelite? what web or services are you using? I have tried google eath and it will only bring me so close, but I still cannot tell water structure etc?[/quote]
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Watch the barb wire if you have inflatables. Check the flow rate and be very conscious that rainy weather way upstream can cause life threatening flash floods way downstream especially on smaller rivers.
Pon
[quote jason84118]Hey guys, thanks for the reply! The river that we are going to float is the Salt River by Alpine. I have walked some sections of this river but never floated it? The GPS is a great idea! and I bought a couple 2 way radios for the journey, and the two other guys that I am going with have never been down the river either? now when you talk satelite? what web or services are you using? I have tried google eath and it will only bring me so close, but I still cannot tell water structure etc?[/quote]
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