Despite torrential thunderstorms the previous evening,. we arose in the dark and set out for our adventure. There were clouds, fog, and the sun breaking … Read more...
Category Archives: Kayaking
An Early Autumn River Trip
A gorgeous fall-type day for our kayak trip. Despite significantly lower water levels, which made navigation very tricky and currents quite strong in places, we … Read more...
Early September on the River
Definitely autumn in the high country. Quite chilly at the boat ramp, and a strong north headwind. But we set out anyway, and after awhile … Read more...
A Muddy Lunch
Returned to the river today after three weeks away. The changes were enormous. Lower water levels meant many more mudflats, which made navigation challenging. And … Read more...
Capulin Canyon
Despite lower water levels, and therefore more mudflats and strong currents to negotiate, we paddled some 9 miles upriver. The canyon is only occasionally visited, … Read more...
Wildflowers, Rocks, and Birds
Today’s Rio Grande trip was quite strenuous due to lower water and strong currents, but we went about 5 miles upstream to Cochiti Canyon for … Read more...
Birds, Rocks, and Mud
More water in the river due to recent thunderstorms made navigating easier, but paddling was strenuous against the current in many places. We made it … Read more...
Back on the River
After a four-week hiatus, a gorgeous day weather and wind-wise. Lower water levels meant lots more mudflats and shoals to navigate, and strong current in … Read more...
Pre-Solstice Paddle
After a three-week layoff, our river trip took us some 5 or so miles upstream to Cochiti Canyon. Navigation was very tricky due to lower … Read more...
Sanchez Canyon
Less water in the river made for much stronger current in some areas, where the channel is narrower and cut more deeply. Lots of new … Read more...