River Lies

Short stories, many of which are actually true.

Wipeout in Cataract Canyon

For a brief moment I thought to myself, "We've been in worse situations".

Last modified 20 June 1998

The Flying Paddle of Deer Creek

Walk it or run it? Sometimes neither option works out...

Last modified 1 June 1998

San Antonio Creek

What are friends for?

Last modified 4 September 1997

You've Gotta Run It

Keith had warned us about the rapid long before we started the trip. `It's called Helicopter, because, when you see it, you'll wish you had a helicopter. You've gotta run it.'

Last modified 6 March 2005

The Lek

Ken Strickland treats us to an eloquent study of fascinating river mating displays.

Last modified 12 July 1998

My First Wet Exit

I thrashed and twisted, trying to free my lower body from the kayak.

Last modified 29 May 2001