Pigeon Gorge – Carolina Canoe Club

When

08/22/2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Limited Contact: Lee & Lena Thonus You are not logged in.

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$0.00

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Trip

There is a recreational release on the Pigeon Gorge on Saturday 8//22. I plan on meeting around 11 am. Location (put-in vs takeout) depends on group size and how many people are carpooling.

In 2025 we were putting on at the bridge just above Vegomatic. The road to the powerhouse has been significantly improved since last year. Since mid-spring, I have been putting in at BFR. There is limited parking there, so if you use that put-in make sure that your vehicle is COMPLETELY off the road. This put-in has been uncrowded (no 1,000 rafts) and you get 3 additional rapids, some play, and 3/4 mile extra of river.

The Pigeon Gorge changed dramatically post Helene. It changed again, moderately, for 2026. For ’26 the construction crew has filled in about 25 ft of the right side of the river from the old Playground to Accelerator with riprap. The river is narrower and faster. If your favorite line was on that 25 ft, you need to find a new line. This can come into play at Double Reactionary.

Let me know if you are joining this trip by 6 pm on Friday, so I have a little time to plan the logistics. Please let me know if you are carpooling.

Regards,

Lee

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Participant Name * Participant age if under 18 Boat * Do you have these REQUIRED items in the appropriate size? * Helmet Paddle PFD (lifejacket) Float Bags for the boat Close-toed shoes Sprayskirt Throw rope Drysuit / Drytop How long have you been paddling whitewater? * Less than 6 months 6 months to less than a year 1-2 years 3-5 years More than 5 years How many times have you paddled in the last 12 months? * None 1-2 times 3-5 times 5-9 times 10 or more times How many times have you paddled in the last 6 months? * None 1-2 times 3-5 times 5-9 times 10 or more times What are the toughest rivers you feel comfortable paddling and at what level (list up to 3)? * On a scale of 0=nonexistent to 10=solid, rate your POOL roll: * On a scale of 0=nonexistent to 10=solid, rate your WHITEWATER roll: * On a scale of 0=eddy talker to 10=wave hog, how much do you play on the river?: * On a scale of 0=lamb to 10=tiger, how aggressive are you? * List any instruction you have taken before with dates and types: List any medical conditions you have that you want known: List any special requests or things the coordinator should know about you: Participant Name * Participant age if under 18 Boat * Do you have these REQUIRED items in the appropriate size? * Helmet Paddle PFD (lifejacket) Float Bags for the boat Close-toed shoes Sprayskirt Throw rope Drysuit / Drytop How long have you been paddling whitewater? * Less than 6 months 6 months to less than a year 1-2 years 3-5 years More than 5 years How many times have you paddled in the last 12 months? * None 1-2 times 3-5 times 5-9 times 10 or more times How many times have you paddled in the last 6 months? * None 1-2 times 3-5 times 5-9 times 10 or more times What are the toughest rivers you feel comfortable paddling and at what level (list up to 3)? * On a scale of 0=nonexistent to 10=solid, rate your POOL roll: * On a scale of 0=nonexistent to 10=solid, rate your WHITEWATER roll: * On a scale of 0=eddy talker to 10=wave hog, how much do you play on the river?: * On a scale of 0=lamb to 10=tiger, how aggressive are you? * List any instruction you have taken before with dates and types: List any medical conditions you have that you want known: List any special requests or things the coordinator should know about you:

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