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Wells River
Saturday May 16th, 2009Organizer: Paul Savard
Predominantly: int-adv WW
Water Level: medium low
Author: Paul Savard
Painted Gauge (ft): 2
Estimated cfs: 170
River Gauge (loc): Wells at Elsalto
Internet Gauge (ft): 2
Internet Gauge (cfs): 179
USGS Gauge Name: Wells River
Kayakers (K1): ryan, tyler, aj, francis,shane,paul s.
Duckies/Packrafts: eric
We all gathered at f+w access got our stuff on and walked up the road to the bridge. Between Ryan and I we lead our group through the appropriate lines as we made our way down. We had five first timers: Eric, Tyler, AJ, Shane, and Francis. When we got to the falls, Tyler,AJ, and Francis nailed that drop as though they had done it may times before!! Shane was one step away but at the last moment decided to walk around. Then there was Eric in his inflatable shedder who brought the excitement!! There was no place that intimidated him including the falls. He went over like a trooper, made it down but not quite up right. My hat's off to you!! Anyway Ryan and I both went over and the trip came to a close. Again thanks everyone for showing up. It was a pleasure. Ryan's pics have been posted. Paul S.