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by shelbyjohnson
Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ALERT! Major Strainer at Lower Screw Up on Richland
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

ALERT! Major Strainer at Lower Screw Up on Richland

The old Sweet Gum tree that has stood watch through many a flood, scout, swim, and rescue from Lower Screw succumbed to the heavy wind that blew through on Friday night 7/7/2012 and is now a MAJOR strainer blocking any clear passage of Lower Screw Up on Richland. The trunk blocks the river right boo...
by shelbyjohnson
Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Richland: Your Favorite Level Is...
Replies: 9
Views: 1772

Re: Richland: Your Favorite Level Is...

My favorite level is in the range between 3.5 and 4.5 on the takeout gauge. This range of flow covers up most of the bones that can mess with lines. At this level there are numerous well defined lines at most of the drops. At this level the water quality also tends to be more clear - post epic rise ...
by shelbyjohnson
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need to thank some people
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: I need to thank some people

After a day of rest and some reflection I’d like to offer some follow up thoughts that might be something akin to a debrief or more apropos a lessons learned - an event critique if you will. Replay after replay in my mind’s eye – Nick did nothing wrong that was apparent. His line at the Fall’s mimic...
by shelbyjohnson
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Kayaker" Rescue on Arkansas River
Replies: 1
Views: 757

Re: "Kayaker" Rescue on Arkansas River

evening news here made no mention of this report. I can only conclude a non-local saw flood debris in the water from the flooding last spring and concluded it must have been a kayak reported to authoritiess who subsequently verified said debris as such. please pardon and forgive. As I mentioned the ...
by shelbyjohnson
Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Kayaker" Rescue on Arkansas River
Replies: 1
Views: 757

"Kayaker" Rescue on Arkansas River

This just ran across my feed. "BREAKING: Rescue Crews responding to report of possible kayaker submerged in the AR River."

Based on what little I have I believe the report is from Little Rock.

NOTE: This is unverified information.
by shelbyjohnson
Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: taste of possum
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Re: taste of possum

Naice! Thanks for sharing
by shelbyjohnson
Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: I want a BadA$$ GPS!
Replies: 14
Views: 5860

Re: I want a BadA$$ GPS!

I may have created a bit of confusion with my mention of just using a cell phone it does have limitations. Here's Smart phone and GPS beta. COVERAGE REQUIRED If user wants to see self on map and visually track the map and use the map to navigate during the excursion then cell phone coverage is requi...
by shelbyjohnson
Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Critique my Shred Ready video please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1459

Re: Critique my Shred Ready video please!

I agree with the other comments about the right mixture of paddling versus playing. That's really good in my opinion. I do have one suggestion which would be to either cut more of the helmet cam footage or to shorten those clips. The beauty of helmet cam footage is that it gives foot person perspect...
by shelbyjohnson
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: I want a BadA$$ GPS!
Replies: 14
Views: 5860

Re: I want a BadA$$ GPS!

You might consider using your smart phone with an appropriate application Like run meter or ImapMyRide both can use iPhone or Blackberry devices to track you using the GPS enabled chip already in your phone. Once your trip is complete you save your workout. and Viola' you have an online map showing ...
by shelbyjohnson
Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Falling Water Creek road
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

Re: Falling Water Creek road

Oh I forgot to mention. If planning a Bobtail run you will have to run shuttle via Hwy 16 all the way around to the Witts Springs side of the mountain. Better bring an extry gas can because I'd reckon that to be around a 70 mile shuttle if I was guessing.
by shelbyjohnson
Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Falling Water Creek road
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

Re: Falling Water Creek road

A bit of an update on the landslide repair. 1) Falling Water road is temporarily blocked by gate at the low water bridge on Falling Water. The gate is locked and the road is closed. 2) The road up from the Richland Campground is also gated, locked and blocked from the campground in the direction of ...
by shelbyjohnson
Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nose Plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 1256

Re: Nose Plugs

You might try not wearing plugs. Not wearing them you might get a sinus blast or two along the way if playing around but you might be better conditioned for when you take a plunge that you didn't see coming. It might keep you from getting worried about your nose. If playing a lot and doing all the f...
by shelbyjohnson
Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE 9/7/11 River Gages on the Chopping Block!
Replies: 56
Views: 7519

Re: River Gages on the Chopping Block!

If we had to prioritize these two would be my vote for highest priority.

#1 Priority - 07055875 Richland Creek
#2 Priority - 07055646 Buffalo River near Boxley

Thanks
by shelbyjohnson
Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East Fork Little Buffalo Water Quality
Replies: 9
Views: 1529

Re: East Fork Little Buffalo Water Quality

Yes because the cleared land was on top and everything below it was timber but it will still carry a lot of sediment down to the creeks I bet.

Next time I'm up there I"ll take better note of exactly where it was and let everyone know which creek will be extra muddy.
by shelbyjohnson
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East Fork Little Buffalo Water Quality
Replies: 9
Views: 1529

Re: East Fork Little Buffalo Water Quality

The area has both public and private. Since the clearing was on another ridge a long way off I really couldn't tell which but my bet would be it was private land because it looked like it had been cleared for pasture by a bull dozer.