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whitewater rafting
- Thread starter chevyman
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Grant Hoar
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Try www.Kosirs.com, located about 90 minutes north of Green Bay. They run trips on both the Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers.
Right now, the Peshtigo is low because of lack of rain, so the first part of the trip is a real workout paddling through rocks. Still great whitewater, Class III in the middle section though. Keep an eye on their river gauge, when it gets to +6 or more the fun really begins. I have done it at -3, and at +12
I have never done the Menominee, but that is some big water, Class IV rapids they run there.
Great plan to do this with the week in the 90's predicted
Right now, the Peshtigo is low because of lack of rain, so the first part of the trip is a real workout paddling through rocks. Still great whitewater, Class III in the middle section though. Keep an eye on their river gauge, when it gets to +6 or more the fun really begins. I have done it at -3, and at +12
I have never done the Menominee, but that is some big water, Class IV rapids they run there.
Great plan to do this with the week in the 90's predicted
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lenny
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I rafted the wolf river at shot gun eddie's a few times and it's a good run. I ran it with high and low water levels. Some rapids were closed at high levels and looked killer. You can get some good fireworks on the reservation around that area also.
arcticgeorge
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Yes everybody should go white water rafting this summer
We go every year in the 2nd week of August and it's awesome. I went for the first time 3 years ago and i wont miss a year from here on out....... Instead of Eddy's we use Big Smokey Falls. The difference is you can take your time and make the trip as long as you want and not take the school bus back to Eddys to get your vehicle. At Big Smokey Falls your vehicle is at your destination. We carpool from the nearby campground Then a short drive to the camp grounds from there. Its a blast you raft for a few hours then there is this Indian family that has a burger/beer stand just off the river. You stop have lunch and hang out IN the falls, i sat under/in the falls last year in this cave. Then you head out and raft some more. Bring money with you while rafting.
We go every year in the 2nd week of August and it's awesome. I went for the first time 3 years ago and i wont miss a year from here on out....... Instead of Eddy's we use Big Smokey Falls. The difference is you can take your time and make the trip as long as you want and not take the school bus back to Eddys to get your vehicle. At Big Smokey Falls your vehicle is at your destination. We carpool from the nearby campground Then a short drive to the camp grounds from there. Its a blast you raft for a few hours then there is this Indian family that has a burger/beer stand just off the river. You stop have lunch and hang out IN the falls, i sat under/in the falls last year in this cave. Then you head out and raft some more. Bring money with you while rafting.
Wildman Whitewater Ranch
http://www.wildmanranch.com/
Right across the street from Kosirs on the Peshtigo. This time of year the Menomonee trip is more fun in my opinion.
http://www.wildmanranch.com/
Right across the street from Kosirs on the Peshtigo. This time of year the Menomonee trip is more fun in my opinion.
Shotgun Eddy - ahh the memories. If it was not that last waterfall before the bus that will kill you, its the 75 people they have packed onto a 60 person bus flying up that curvy road. If that is not enough - watch out for the poison ivy along those stretches. It REALLY hurts when you get it in your eyes and mouth...
daytripper
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I did Shotgun Eddies with my son on July 2nd. Had a great time. At that time the river had been closed for the previous 10 days due to high water, so when we went the rapids were bigger that normal. I fell out on one set of rapids and my son did on another. That means we did a set of rapids without the raft. My suggestions include be prepared to get wet, lose anything that is not tied down, wear your life preserver tight, and bring sunscreen. They do not allow cans or bottles or liquor, however there were 2 concessions along the way that sold soda, beer and hotdogs. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
arcticgeorge
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Liquor isnt illegal on the river but the State of Wisconsin says no cans or bottles. A lot of people bring beer but they make sure to keep all emptys in a net type sack. Some have plastic jugs of beverages. Here is a funny video on how not to raft. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdseXCdnvaY
acrticgeorge how long of trip is the smokey falls i cant decide btw smokey or eddy leaning on smokey because i like the idea you can take as long as you want to and your car is at the stopping point i am sure we will have fun no matter where we go. hoping to go within the next week
Wacthing that video reminded me I broke my ankle on that waterfall. I was wacthing the locals body surfing off the fall. So if they can do it so can I. The third time over is when it happened, I caught the wrong path down hit a big rock or two. I was also probley 22 or so at the time and I'm pretty sure I had a few in me. I don't think I'd try again.
arcticgeorge
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acrticgeorge how long of trip is the smokey falls i cant decide btw smokey or eddy leaning on smokey because i like the idea you can take as long as you want to and your car is at the stopping point i am sure we will have fun no matter where we go. hoping to go within the next week
We stop at a few areas swim/ horse around and take our time so our trip can go from 1100 am to 7 or 8 at night with a real nice sunset. We try to make the most of this once a year event.
zimmer1310
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About 5 years ago, 10 us from college did the Wildman Ranch weekend. The Peshtigo was more like the Push To Go as the water level was real low but the whitewater rafting down the Menomonie was a blast. We also did paintball, golf and closed a few local establishments down. fun area.
arcticgeorge
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........Cool you will have a blast, Bring 2 pairs of sunglasses i lose a pair each year on the river.Thanks for all the input looks like this Friday we will be heading to big smokey falls
Where are you camping? We stayed at Echo Valley campground 17240 Echo Valley Lane White Lake Wi 54491-9616 The owners are really cool and the campground has a beach and a bar. Play the owner in Foosball he is unreal, i guess he has trophys and is a Foosball champ.
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Just got back home from rafting had a great time got wet a few times and even saw ta Ta's they said Saturdays are the day to go at the brat stand they have a dj and wet t-shirt contest i guess its a huge party next year we will have to go on saturday
If u want 2 see alot of ta Ta's try the wolf river camp ground 4 miles west of New London. U can driver across the county x bridge & ur eyes will pop out of there sockets. u can take 2 hr to 8 hr tubing trips.
For many years we stay at raft and rest campground and used big smoket falls. This past June they had a rafting party at the raft and rest and there is another one 2nd or 3rd week in Aug. . Great time. $135.00 3 nights camping, food Fri. and Sat.. Rafting ,DJ, and all the beer and pop to drink.
I have a cabin near Piers Gorge on the Menominee river and would say at this time of the year it would be your best bet if you don't want to just float and push your raft . www.kosirs.com www.fishweb.com/maps/dickinson/piersgorge