A harbinger of spring, we got out on a sunny Sunday with the water rising through 5.2ft (somewhere around 23K cfs). Alexina "Action" Jackson and Paul Harrison, the EDF road warrior, joined me a little attaining before a long run down to Sycamore.
A quick check of the blog reminded me that the Maryland Chute attain took a commitment to a strong ferry from attainer's left to right. The real challenge came from a little ledge above the chute, where the back channel splits off --- it doesn't seem like much, but has the power to frustrate. A few failed attempts encouraged us to try the back channel itself. Lots of brush interlaced with old fishing line reminded us of the hazards of water in the trees, so we bagged it and headed downstream from there.
We did not try the Virginia slot on this day, though it should be good to go at this level. However, there has been a big tree at the top of the slot, which has changed this move. Here's hoping for a littel more high water to move it out. And it appeared that the ferry move from the ledge above Maryland which stopped us across to the Virginia side was still a viable option.
Monday, February 28, 2011
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