Paddling With Catherine and James Leitess

Last weekend I Paddled the Nantahala for the first time this year. Today I had the day off and Susan was working so I couldn't wait to get back on the river I love. This year the Nantahala Outdoor Center sells a year shuttle pass for $20 and I couldn't wait to get one. Last weedend I had trouble getting a ride up and ended up getting off the river at 8:30pm and I wanted to do something easier today. I bought my pass and caught the 1pm bus up to the commercial putin with a load of rafters. At the putin I met Catherine and James from Cherrylog, Georgia and paddled with them. We had a great time! See you on the river Catherine & James! /hugh

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I bought my pass and left my Big Easy to be put on top of the bus.

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Don't fall off!

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At the commercial putin our boats were taken off and it's only a short carry to the river.

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Katherine and James were practicing in the warm water above where the cold water comes in. I like to do this too.

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Catherine in good control.

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James seems to be having a good time.

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At Ferreby's. See you on the river!