Holy big water batman! We went rafting two weekends ago and the Wenatchee was at 4,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). Our warm weather has caused the river to surge this week and I am very excited to say that it is at almost 20,000 cfs. My friend Andy found this cool site to check water levels on.
I just pray the levels will stay big for us in a week...
The boat has arrived and I just need to figure out how to put the floor and thwarts in. We put in our final order for gear to outfit the boat earlier this week. The only thing left is to do a quick update on my functional river wardrobe. Here is what I am considering:
Immersion Research Women's Neoprene Lined Guide Shorts. Same pattern as their regular Guide Shorts, but with a 0.5 mil neoprene inner short sewn into the waistband, and a high neoprene back piece to prevent chaffing against the backband. Features: soft but durable rip-stop polyester, loose "guys" fit, 'Velcro-less' fly, lace-up waistband, crotch gusset, hook and loop cargo pocket on side leg, and DWR finish. 8" inseam.
The waterproof, breathable 4-way stretch soft shell fabric won't bind or constrict. The brushed fleece inner lining wicks moisture away from your skin, and keeps you insulated, making this the ideal paddle jacket when the sun's out but the water is still chilly. Punch-through neoprene neck and arm openings are snug but comfortable. Easy to wear all day without chaffing your skin. 4-way stretch inner tunnel mates with your spray skirt tunnel to keep water from creeping in through the waist.
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