The Klamath River has been good to the Alzar School students thus far. We have been working hard on tuning up skills both on and off the water. Today we ran the "Urban Run" on Indian Creek as a group along with Ranger Dave, who has been working as the River Ranger for the Klamath National Forest here for 30 years. Our section is named the "Urban" section because you see about three houses as you float. The creak is beautiful, with crystal clear cold water and dramatic rock faces. The rapids are fun, particularly the section aptly named the "Narrows" where the river constricts to approximately eight feet wide. Everyone did fantastically... many of our students paddled their hardshell kayaks and our beginners used inflatables.
As we floated we pulled trash from the riverbanks and loaded it into Ranger Dave's raft. We had a pretty impressive load in the back of the raft by the time we got to the takeout. Among our finds: a rusted culvert, other random metal over 6' long, a pot, a chair, several bags full of small bits of trash, and a toy car. Along to help were two interns from the Student Conservation Association who were really impressed with our students and their attitude about helping and ability on the water.
It was a great day- fun was had by all. Thanks to Dave, Lisa, and Stephanie for making it happen!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Preparing for FLOW
As one of our FLOW 2010 students reminded the world via Facebook today, "T- 38 hours until FLOW and lifejacket tan lines." I don't know if the students or Alzar School staff are more excited.
The Alzar World Headquarters has been a flurry of activity over the past week- and we are almost ready. Student lesson books are bound, the oil is changed on the van, we used 12 oz. of seam seal to waterproof group shelters, and Pebbles has a new bandanna to greet the students and their parents. We have meetings arranged with representatives from Idaho Rivers United, and a Salmon Fish Hatchery near Cascade, ID, the home of Kelly's Whitewater Park. We went to the grand opening (along with almost every other Idaho boater) and were very impressed with all the town had done to make the park happen.
Looking past FLOW, this summer is packed with activity for the School as we complete current programs and plan for the launch of Alzar School's first academic year in the Fall of 2012. Summer programs include FLOW and FLOW+, the Camp Cup Challenge and a fund-raising event in NC, and tours of High Mountain Institute and Colorado Rocky Mountain High School.
Stay tuned for photos and posts from the students!
The Alzar World Headquarters has been a flurry of activity over the past week- and we are almost ready. Student lesson books are bound, the oil is changed on the van, we used 12 oz. of seam seal to waterproof group shelters, and Pebbles has a new bandanna to greet the students and their parents. We have meetings arranged with representatives from Idaho Rivers United, and a Salmon Fish Hatchery near Cascade, ID, the home of Kelly's Whitewater Park. We went to the grand opening (along with almost every other Idaho boater) and were very impressed with all the town had done to make the park happen.
Looking past FLOW, this summer is packed with activity for the School as we complete current programs and plan for the launch of Alzar School's first academic year in the Fall of 2012. Summer programs include FLOW and FLOW+, the Camp Cup Challenge and a fund-raising event in NC, and tours of High Mountain Institute and Colorado Rocky Mountain High School.
Stay tuned for photos and posts from the students!
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