From a trip coordinator standpoint Saturday's trip on the Noli (Nolichucky) was about as easy as it gets. The vote to choose a river was unanimous for the Noli. Our carpools met in two locations and arrived at the Noli Gorge Campground almost simultaneously. Shuttle drivers were pre-arranged and ready to go before we were changed and geared up.

       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.