Monday, October 31, 2011

2011 Northwest Creeking Competition

This past weekend was the 5th Annual Northwest Creeking Competition, which takes place on the East Fork of the Lewis River, WA and Canyon Creek, WA each spring.

Friday night came and brought some serious rain, causing the East Fork of the Lewis River to come up about 1,000 cfs overnight. However, with a few race course modifications on Saturday, and the decision to race a 3.4 mile course, ending below Sunset Falls, the race was underway! Paddlers came out in full force this year, with about 85 racers! Racers Sunday were cancelled because Canyon Creek was too high. Check out the photos from this year's event.

The starting area (Photo by Luke Spencer)

Ladies of the Creeking Competition in line to start (Photo by Luke Spencer)

Off to a good start in my Diesel 80! (Photo by Luke Spencer)

A Topo Duo at the Finish Line

Myself at the finish line: Sunset Falls

What would a Creeking Competition be without rafts?

And a Speeder, of course...

Last, but not least, did I mention the BBQ after the race, courtesy of Next Adventure? Thanks guys!

Luke Spencer, event organizer, announces the winners

Susan Hollingsworth, Myself and Christie Glissmeyer

Results:


K-1 Women Pro

Kimberly Russell 16 : 19.60

Christie Glissmeyer 16 : 22.00

Susan Hollinsworth 16 : 34.00

Anna Herring 48 : ?

Kate Daniel 0 : ?


K-1 Men Pro

Tao Berman 14 : 45.50

Darren Albright 15 : 2.20

Ben Hawthorne 15 : 41.30

Mike Gottlieb 15 : 46.40

Paul Kuthe 15 : 55.90

Brian Door 16 : 1.20

Dave Hoffman 16 : 9.50

Brett Barton 16 : 16.60

Chris Totten 16 : 26.90

Connor Dixon 16 : 28.80

Luke Spencer 16 : 30.90

Jure Poberaj 0 : ?

Louis Geltman 0 : ?


K-1 Men Expert

Dan Rubado 15 : 23.60

Jeremy Bisson 15 : 41.10

Trevor Sheehan 16 : 11.30

Matt King 16 : 12.40

Nick Hinds 16 : 15.70

Jeff Hortley 16 : 23.00

Chuck Taylor 16 : 45.50

Dave Martin 16 : 46.70

Ryan Young 16 : 51.40

Logan Farrell 12 16 : 58.40

John Camp 16 : 58.40

Josh Armagost 17 : 0.10

Jon Shelby 17 : 9.20

Ben Hayes 17 : 20.20

Dave Porter 17 : 36.90

Ira Munkvold 17 : 40.30

Andrew Broder 17 : 43.10

Raymond Capone III 17 : 50.20

Luke Maddux 17 : 55.20

Jeffery Steehler 18 : 35.90

Joe Goldes 19 : 3.70

Chris Gabriell 23 : 37.70

K-1 Long

Tao Berman 14 : 18.50

Darren Albright 14 : 26.80

Louis Geltman 14 : 32.20

Jure Poberaj 14 : 49.10

Bryon Door 15 : 10.00

Paul Kuthe 15 : 31.50

Susan Hollingsworth 16 : 58.70

Jed Hawkes 18 : 40.80

Dave Hoffman 59 : 0.00

Ryan Young 0 : ?


Video from fellow Kokatat Team Member Christie Glissmeyer:



Hope to see you out there next year!

Kim Russell




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