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32 Adirondack Sports 22nd annual NY Capital Region Road Race & NYSBRA Road Race Championship! Saturday, July 15 Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, Ravena (10M south of Albany) Categories: Pro/Elite, Junior Boys 9-14 (new), Junior Girls 9-14 (new), Men 3/4, Masters 40+/50+, Category 5/Citizens & Juniors (15+), Women, Men Category 4/60+ Register (no day of): BikeReg.com Presented by Capital Bicycle Racing Club: cbrc.cc 336 Schauber Road Ballston Lake 399.8359 LakesideFarmsCiderMill.com Serving Breakfast and Lunch Daily • Open 7 Days a week 8am-5pm • Home Baked Pies • Unique Gifts INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING! & Northeast Ski EXPO TIME TO HIT THE TRAILS! Devinci and Marin bikes are looking good November 11-12 at Albany Capital Center SATURDAY 10-5, SUNDAY 10-4 • FREE ADMISSION Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Olympic Sports, Outdoor Sports, Recreation, Health, Fitness and Travel Celebrating 60 Years! The Longest Running The Longest Running US the Ski Show in 150 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees expected – Sales, Activities, Prizes More Info/Exhibitor List: AdkSports.com/winter-expo Join us to reach our active, interested attendees! 2022 exhibitor testimonials: great to have the show back; super organized; very nice venue; great turnout; they all seemed like skiers; steady traffic all weekend; high-quality interested people; great job keeping it alive Early Bird Special SAVE $50 expires 7/31 Register: AdkSports.com/ winter-expo-booths Lots of Kids, Comfort, Hybrid, Mountain, Gravel, Fat, E-bikes! New bikes, parts, accessories, apparel, expert service CHECK OUT OUR E-BIKE SHOWROOM! Summer is better on a bike – stop in for a test ride KHS • MARIN • DEVINCI • HARO • MASI RITCHEY • DEL SOL • SURLY We also stock a large selection of BMX bikes New location! 4360 NY Route 30, Amsterdam Just 35min from Schenectady and Saratoga 518.238-BIKE (2453) • bikebarncycles@gmail.com Open Tue/Wed 10-6, Thu/Fri 10-7, Sat 10-4 bikebarncycles.com
PADDLING Continued from page 31 or floods can change the shape of rapids, thus vastly altering their classification. The classifications are as follows: Class I – Moving water with a few riffles and small waves. Few or no obstructions. Class II – Easy rapids with smaller waves, clear channels that are obvious without scouting. Some maneuvering might be required. Class III – Rapids with high, irregular waves. Narrow passages that often require precise maneuvering. Classic IV – Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require complex maneuvering in turbulent water. The course may be hard to determine, and scouting is often necessary. Classic 5 – Extremely difficult, long, and very violent rapids with highly congested routes, which should be scouted from shore. Rescue conditions are difficult, and there is a significant hazard to life in the event of a mishap. Class VI – The difficulties of Class V carried to the extreme. Nearly impossible and very dangerous. For teams of experts only. Involves risk of life. Class VI rapids are not commercially raftable. Rivers and creeks can be incredible natural forces subject to change at any time. Fortunately, there are digital resources available from USGS, NOAA and others that let you monitor the conditions often in real time to help plan your trips. Understanding the classification systems and the factors that can alter them leads to more fun on the water and a safer experience. With respect to safety, paddlers should not paddle alone, they should always wear a personal flotation device (PFD), and should not overestimate their skill level and should always be mindful of weather and river classifications. ◀ ED MARTUSCELLO TEACHING ME HOW TO ROLL IN THE FULTON COUNTY YMCA LAST WINTER. Local Places to Paddle – Within a one- to two-hour radius of the Capital Region and Adirondacks we are fortunate to have some fantastic whitewater resources. This is just a short list of local paddling opportunities: Hudson River – This iconic waterway offers experts and beginners alike some of the most incredible whitewater opportunities. The Upper Hudson, including the Indian River, has been a top destination for expert kayakers and whitewater rafting companies for decades. Trips and outfitters often originate out of the North Creek area and start on the Indian River which then joins the Hudson. This 14-mile paddle through “The Gorge,” which consists of class III-IV rapids can be an incredible experience that creates lifelong memories. For beginners, the section between North River and North Creek is a good option, with easy access just above the rest area on NY Route 28 in North River. This section of the river provides about five miles of slow-moving water, with a few Class I-II rapids, and some incredible scenery – which no doubt will make you want to come back for more. At the right water levels, the next section of the Hudson between North Creek, Riparious and Glen offers about 14 miles of Class I-III rapids. There is easy access to the river from North Creek behind the downtown pavilion. This section is livelier and has some incredible scenery. Schroon River – Down the road from the Hudson, but still part of its big brother’s tributary. The Schroon with the right water levels can also offer some beautiful views and lively Class I-III rapids. The 6.5-mile section below the dam in Starbuckville to the takeout at Riverbank ◀ SALLY DAWES ON THE POULTNEY RIVER. SHE’S AN AMAZING TEACHER AND EXPERT PADDLER. just north of Exit 24 of the Northway takes you through “Adirondack scenery,” while also offering some exhilarating rapids. Water levels usually remain high enough until Memorial Day and after significant rain events to run this section of the Schroon. When you’re done on the river, complete your Adirondack experience by visiting the Crossroads Country Store in Chestertown, The Hub in Brant Lake, or Adirondack General Store in Adirondack. Sacandaga River – Another river with many branches that’s also a tributary of the Hudson River is the Sacandaga. With the right conditions, it offers many whitewater opportunities. One of the most popular, and reliable, due to dam releases is the Class I-III section between the Stewart’s Dam and the Hudson River. From the Sacandaga Outdoor Center in Hadley, kayaking, rafting, and tubing can all be experienced in a family-friendly atmosphere. But don’t let this three-mile stretch of river, which can be accessed just below the Stewart’s Dam, fool you. There are a few very powerful play waves on this stretch, and capsizing can lead to a long swim especially at the bottom of this run. If this occurs, you may find yourself starting your trip on the Sacandaga, and ending it several hundred yards down the Hudson River! Deerfield River – This diverse and historical river in our backyard runs for 76 miles from southern Vermont through northwestern Massachusetts all the way to the Connecticut River. The popular Fife Brook section of the river is located in Charlemont, Mass., and is mostly beginner-friendly with Class I-II rapids – perfect for practicing and honing skills. There is also one Class III rapid called “Zoar Gap,” which if not respected will send paddlers for an exuberant swim. On weekends, onlookers often can be seen on the road above the Gap offering encouragement to those about to run it, and to witness the carnage that ensues to those that “swim” the gap. The Fife Brook section of the river offers over eight miles of paddling with JULY 2023 33 spectacular views, through pristine wilderness and many deep valleys. This is also a dam release, popular waterway pursued by several outdoor outfitters for fishing, rafting, tubing and kayaking. For a much more challenging experience just upstream of the Fife Brook, the Monroe Bridge section of the Deerfield (also called the “Dryway”), is another popular option for more expert paddlers. This section of the river, which is just shy of three miles long, offers Class III-IV level rapids and is also controlled by dam releases. If you’re interested in these rivers, consider one of the local outfitters for a trip, including Zoar Outdoor, Crabapple Whitewater, and Berkshire Outfitters. Moose and Beaver Rivers – Although not generally for beginners, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention these two fabled New York whitewater destinations. Each of these rivers offers some of the best scenery and most exhilarating and demanding Class IV-V rapids around. If interested, Alex Barham of Cazenovia, has some amazing online YouTube videos. In addition, the annual Beaver Festival attracts hundreds of the paddlers to this area on Labor Day weekend. My first brush with whitewater kayaking was over 35 years ago. I was on a whitewater rafting trip through the Hudson Gorge with friends from high school, and amongst the flotilla of over 20 rafts, there were about a dozen kayakers. As we entered the Indian River, which is about 2.5 miles upstream of the Hudson, I was in awe of the sheer beauty of where I was – and the power of the water – and it only got better as the trip advanced through the “Gorge.” It was during this trip that I hatched the idea of someday running this in a kayak. I’m not sure if this will ever happen, but that’s OK. As Norm Labbe of Clifton Park, a very experienced paddler mentioned, “It always allows you to challenge yourself as much as you like. Some paddlers are comfortable with more challenge and others with less. Not everyone will want to aspire to run the more difficult runs, and that’s fine.” If you have ever thought about trying whitewater kayaking, my advice would be to go for it. It has been really fun being a beginner. It has been scary at times, but every outing has been super exciting, and I keep meeting amazing people along the way – which I think may be the best part! Bob Frank (jfrank10@nycap.rr.com) lives in Niskayuna and is a lifetime cyclist who enjoys many outdoor activities.
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