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We're finally getting our first significant snow here in Ohiopyle: Town is pretty deserted this time of year, and the snow definently ads to the isolated feeling. But that's not a bad thing. Now I have time to do all the things I could only dream of...

03 January, 2012

Yesterday, while on an evening "loop" (youghiogheny river) run on the with a few friends we shared an interesting insight into kayaking.  The water level is up a little, which allows for creativity in boat choice. My friend was trying out a longer glass boat of yesteryear, others chose...

27 May, 2011

What's Hatchenin on the Yough'? April 14, 2011 Continuing rainfall will keep the Yough high and off color. Releases at the dam will taper off so you may find some success up at Confluence. The remainder of the Youghiogheny will be difficult to fish for opening day. The...

15 April, 2011

Upper Yough Rafting Season 2011 Upper Yough season is here again and tomorrow is the first scheduled release.  The releases scheduled for April are Fridays 15th , 22nd and 29th.   Monday and Saturday releases start in May so now is the time to book your upper yough trip!! Release...

14 April, 2011

It’s creeking season now and the full on kayaking season is upon us.  One of the best parts about getting ready for the season is breaking out and going through gear and finding reasons to replace that old gear. A lot of kayaking gear is...

15 March, 2011

I never thought it would happen. But it just did: Vibram Five Fingers are in-stock. And I really want to dislike them. They're a shoe that simulates not wearing a shoe. Bare-feet are free, these are not. The name doesn't even make sense. I could understand FiveFinger gloves,...

04 March, 2011

We've had some warmer weather and Upper Yough releases this past weekend with more warm weather coming this week. However winter isn't over yet and your in luck if you need some winter gear!...

15 February, 2011

This week has been awesome for winter weather. The storm this week has dropped 20 inches so far. I’d like to tell you where the good pow stashes are but there are no friends on a powder day, especially with our limited resources around here....

14 January, 2011

The new year is bringing some warm weather to western pa this weekend.   The snow melt and little bit of rain should provide some great New Years day boating in the region.  Even though the forecast is calling for temperatures in the 50's, it...

31 December, 2010

The snow is here and the staff is skiing. It's still a little thin out there, but there is enough to hit the trails. If you have rock skis - you might want to bring those. I haven't had the stomach to actually look at...

15 December, 2010