Friday, May 29, 2009

Last minute updates . . . .

Hot, hot, hot . . . that's what the forecast says for Saturday, May 30th! The White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium is happening TOMORROW and it's going to be awesome!

I just wanted to throw out some additional information . . .
First of all, a HUGE thanks for ALL of our sponsors! This year is going to be "over the top" in raffle items. Just to give you an idea: Streetwear from Level Six, drytops (yes, that's plural) from NRS, Kokatat drytop, AT paddle, changing robes made by Jana Krause, IR gear, gift certificates to local restuarants . . . and, a "boat of choice" donated by the Kayak Shed and Jackson Kayak! Plus, tons more stuff! You have a much better chance of winning some of these great items if you spend the entire day with us . . . hint, hint!

I also want to send out a thank you to some of our top supporters - Wet Planet Whitewater, who has supported this event since its' beginning in 2006 and Next Adventure in Portland! Can you guess how Next Adventure is helping???? Of course, the Party portion of the event. Next Adventure is all about fun and good times with fellow river lovers . . . so, come on out for the entire day and take advantage of great water levels, hot weather, education, races and PARTY!

See you tomorrow,
Heather Herbeck

For detailed information, scroll down this blog . . .

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Volunteers needed!

If you are interested in volunteering some time for this worthwhile event, please contact Hootie Boucher at whitesalmonriverfest@gmail.com, he will be able to assign you a task!

Hope to see you there.

Heather Herbeck

Only a few days away . . . May 30th!

Here is an update from our head organizer, Hootie Boucher . . . read on for details!

You are just days away from a great event....

The 4th Annual White Salmon RiverFest & Symposium on May 30th!!!!!!


Brought to you through the efforts of Wet Planet Whitewater and the Headwaters Institute, along with all our other donors and sponsors that make this event possible.

Symposium
starts at 9am at the Husum Fire Station, River Races in the afternoon, and the "Watershed Social", sponsored by Next Adventure, in the evening at the Trailhead B+B in Troutlake, starting at 7pm. Race results will be in the evening.
Musical guests: The Quick and Easy Boys!

Symposium $7, Symposium + Watershed Social $15, Watershed Social entry $10, Beverage Wristband $5, Camping

Food will be available from 7pm to 9:30pm, BBQ style, thanks in a large part to Next Adventure! This is free for you until either 9:30pm or the food runs out, which ever one comes first.

Amazing Beer will be provided through Double Mountain!!!! A $5 charge for a wristband upon ID check will get you access to these tasty beverages all night long. Bring your ID's, we will be checking!

We are definitely encouraging people to camp out this evening, especially if you are partaking in the tasty beverages
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Only $5 per person for anyone who wants to wake up with a stunning view of Mt Adams, the source of the White Salmon River!

And remember you don't want to miss out on our Symposium, not only will you get a great education on the White Salmon Watershed from our line up of presenters, you will also be able to win some cool Raffle items and Schwag ranging from gift certificates to dry tops and everything in between!!!

And it is rumored that, thanks to Jackson Kayaks and the The Kayak Shed, a kayak will also be up for grabs during the evening festivities.

This is shaping up to be a great day! Don't miss out!

Feel free to stop by Wet Planet in the next few days and pre-pay and pre-register for this great event.

Please take note of our list of awesome sponsors that include Wet Planet, our main sponsor, who has also helped organized this event for the past four years, in addition to American Whitewater, AT Paddles, Beneventi's Pizza, Blue Marble Creative, Cork & Bottle, Double Mountain, Fire On The Mountain, Gifford Pinchot Task Force, Girls4Sports, The Headwaters Institute, Immersion Research, Kayak Shed, Kokatat, Level 6, Liquid Kayak, Next Adventures, NRS, OutdoorPlay, Promotion, River Network, Solstice Restaurant, Sundance River Center, Strawberry Mountain Spa, Trailhead BnB, US Forest Service, White Salmon Watershed Management Organization, White Water Cafe, 10 Speed Coffee & many more in the pipeline!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

-Hootie Boucher
White Salmon RiverFest & Symposium Organizer
Wet Planet Whitewater River Guide
River Lover

Monday, May 18, 2009

Appreciate the White Salmon with other river lovers on May 30th!

Updated information about the White Salmon Riverfest & Symposium taking place on Saturday, May 30th in Husum, WA.

MORNING SESSION:
Educational Symposium starting at 9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and bagels) and concludes around 12:00 p.m.
Where: Husum Fire Station in Husum, WA
About: This is a 1/2 day program with great presentations, raffles and tasty food by Cork & Bottle. Topics include: The Condit Dam update, The Return of Salmon, Global Warming and Plants, Animals, People and Geology of the White Salmon River.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES:
Inflatable (raft, cataraft and IK) craft races on the Middle and Lower White Salmon River (pre-register and race information at www.sundanceriver/white salmon/ or see blog posting below)

Extreme Kayak Race on Truss & Kayak sprint on the Orletta stretch of the White Salmon. Water levels pending. Please register at the symposium between 1-3 p.m. (Husum Fire Station)

EVENING ACTIVITIES:
Watershed Social starting at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Trailhead B & B in Trout Lake, WA
About: Kick back with your friends and meet new river lovers. Enjoy the musical guests, "The Quick and Easy Boys". Food and Beverage available.

Cost:
$15.00 for Symposium and watershed social
$7.00 for Symposium only (lunch included)
$10.00 for Watershed Social only
$5.00 per person for camping at the Trailhead B & B

***We encourage pre-registration for the Symposium due to number count for lunch. You can pre-register at Wet Planet Whitewater - 1-800-306-1673.