Fall Colors Paddle 2024
I know, Snow Creek to Hemlock on the Dan isn’t the most exciting paddle, but the Fall Colors trip is more about enjoying time on the water and all the beauty Mother Nature has to offer on one of rivers. …
River: Dan
Fall Colors Paddle – 2022
Seventeen paddlers gathered on October 29th to paddle the Hanging Rock to Moratock Park section of the Dan River. The water level was very low so we had to scoot through a few spots but for me at least, it …
Kibler Valley River Run 2021
This year’s Kibler Valley River Run was fun for all. There was a good turn out for the CCC crew and a few even won their division in the race. 11 CCC members that stayed for the picture. Led a …
2nd Annual Fall Novice trip
It’s a wrap for the 2nd Annual Fall Novice trip. There were 32 paddlers, 2 dogs and 1 cat! We did the Hanging Rock to Moratock Park section of the Dan River which features several nice rock formations as well as the old Iron Furnace at out take out. This is the section too, that the TPA did a river clean up on last weekend. Water level was low but it was clear and cool and otherwise conditions were great. These are a few comments heard along the way: “I feel my stress level just.. drop!
Novice Trip on the Dan!
Novice Trip on the Dan! What a blast for new boaters to be able to paddle with experienced folks like Bob and Elliot, Vince, Nate,Joe, Dan, Lorraine, Ken. The group also had moptop Lucy as mascot. The morning rain and cool temps didn’t hurt the fun at all. Fourteen boaters with differing skill levels were generous with each other and offered helpful hints and instruction. “Keep your feet in the trough to surf correctly” and “what’s the difference between a C to C vs a Sweep roll?”.
RX: Saturdays in July on Kibler Section, Dan River
Post Week of River Blues? OR maybe a wee bit of exhaustion? The Doctor ordered up a presciption of smiles on the Kibler Section. Filled today!
Dan River: Kibler Valley Power Plant to..”the church” steeple…
Beginners skills pactice paddle
We had a few last minute cancelations but ended up with 4 paddlers. Jack & Paula Conrad, Pam Maynard, and Will Truslow. We took advantage of Saturday's Kibler release catching that water further downstream on the Dan River between the Snow Creek confluence and Hemlock Golf Club access on a beautiful day with nice temps and clear blue sky. Thanks Will for showing us the cave that some Confederate soldiers holed up in. This has to be one of the most beautiful sections of the Dan River.
Kibler Valley on the rocks
Dan River, section 1
Level: 9,000 kilowatts
Participants: (K-1) Lorraine Burnham, Evan Pattishall, Paul Scrutton, Ian Pond, Rob Connelly, Kyle Connelly, Deborah Bird, Bob Brueckner
Unsheduled Kibler Release
I got word “at the last minute” that Kibler was doing an unscheduled release at 9000 KW. I quickly posted a trip on CCC for this release. Since it was a last minute trip, I did not know if anyone …
Dan River
Where: Dan River, Kibler Valley-Pinnacles Power Plant to Picnic Table take-out
Distance: 2 miles?
Difficulty: Class I-II
Water Level: Power plant releasing at 9,000 kW
Trip Coordinator: ????
Paddlers: (K-1) Charlie Morris, Roger Rittmaster, Lynna Woods, Caroline Gilmore, Allison ?, Jeff Dennie; (OC-1) Jan Bolen