The little-known stretch of the Rio Grande just downriver from Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas, showcases the riverine glories of the desert Southwest: twisting slot canyons, fortresslike bluffs, hot springs, and sporty rapids. Better still, expeditioners here can often paddle for a week to ten days without encountering another party. For more info visit National Geographic.
John Mathews and I are planning on going back to the Rio Grande in March of next year. Zach Nelson, Kenny Thomas, John Mathews and Jay Thomas went to the Rio Grande in March of 2005. I separated my shoulder the night before the big trip and was unable to go. Kenny took my spot at the last minute.
So this time I vow to to undergo no injuries and finally get back to this great expedition river run that I greatly missed the first time.
Right now I am penciling in March 3rd through the 11th as the dates for the trip. This would leave 2 travel days, the first Saturday and the last Sunday. The other 7 days would be spent running the class II-III 80+ miles of the Lower Rio Grande. I am thinking of flying in to Midland Texas, then renting gear and a shuttle in Texas.
American Whitewater's Reach
Daily Report: PDF (between 3.5 and 4.5 feet, at Dryden, ideal.
Let me know if you want to go!
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