January 2024 Table of Contents

Carolina Paddler January 2024 Table of Contents

“State Trails in North Carolina” by Gretchen Smith

A look at NC’s beloved collection of walking and paddling trails and the criteria for inclusion.

“Addison’s Scale for Rivers” by Alton Chewning

How difficult is a river or rapid?  What are the consequences of a mistake?  How close is competent help?  Corran Addison provides an alternative ratings system.

“Through the Looking Glass, Darkly” by Alton Chewning

A skilled kayaker’s decision to run majestic Looking Glass Falls provokes a flood of criticisms and congratulations.

“B-Side Streams: Convenience Creeks” by Zach Schiada

Zach continues to explore the Piedmont backwaters, showing us better options for put-ins and take-outs as well as bonus rapids on popular rivers.

“Mighty Cold Mayo” by Alton Chewning with Steve Johnson

The Mighty Mayo River Trip is a popular winter event but when the mercury drops and the water freezes, more preparation is required.

In February, Carolina Paddler will start a new series called Different Waters, articles and essays on waterways beyond our native streams.  Some of the waters explored will be tranquil and scenic, others will be adventurous and remote.  The first in the series will be a piece written by new CCC member, Burt Korneqay, a widely traveled writer, guide and explorer. Gretchen Smith will explain the goals of the Friends of the Lower Haw.  Zach Schiada will bushwhack more local waters and tributaries.  We’ll hear about experiences with shoulder problems from hurting members.  And we’re delighted to bring more coverage to some of the fine young paddlers in the Club.  Only in Carolina Paddler.

If you have any questions about Carolina Paddler or have a subject you’d like to recommend, or better yet, write about in an article, please contact editor@carolinacanoeclub.org    Having a diversity of writers helps keep our CCC journal alive and interesting.