A cool but dry winter day on the North Fork of the Smith began at 9:00 a.m. in Gasquet, California. Flow was lowish but the clear skies and sun made for an enjoyable day. We were off the river and back on the road around 4:30 p.m. The group consisted mainly of Eureka / Arcata folks. Gabe Howe (Siskiyou Mountain Club) and I traveled from Ashland and shared a boat with John Bartosz. Another fun day on the NF.

Group photo at the NF Smith put-in. Photo courtesy of Mark Barsonti.

Mark Barsonti and crew entering Scout Rapid on the North Fork Smith

Mark Lindley and Steve at the bottom of Scout Rapid on the North Fork Smith.

Eddied out on the North Fork of the Smith River, California.

Mark Lindley at the bottom of Double-Double Rapid.

Bill Thorpe and crew running Double-Double on the NF Smith River.