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Whitewater Packraft - Nooksack River (South Fork)

Nooksack SF is rarely in season but is now. As of this posting flow is 970CFS and right where we want it. If you have the Flatwater Badge and would like to join you may seek leader permission.

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Logan DeGrand
Logan DeGrand
Primary Leader
  • Class I-II River
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi

Details to follow once registration closes. We will meet in the morning near the take-out. 

We want flow to be in the range of 500 CFS to 2,000 CFS.  Mostly class I but can have some class II at pinch points.  Page 49 of Paddling Washington book.  At higher flows WW skills will be needed to handle the current.  We can expect wood like all WA rivers and need to eddy out high before entering blind corners.

Plan B will be the Samish River if the river gods dictate. Plan C will be the Skagit. 

Route/Place

Nooksack River (South Fork)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Minimum Equipment for each participant 

  • Packraft, with grab lines on bow and stern
  • Paddle, sized for a packraft
  • Life jacket, PFD Class III or better
  • Whitewater helmet
  • Drysuit
  • Closed-toe shoes, no sandals
  • Spare clothing
  • Boat repair kit
  • Waterproof Whistle
  • Minimum Equipment for the party

Minimum Equipment for the party 

  • Rescue rope and throw bag
  • Spare paddle
  • First Aid kit
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