Pauley Creek

Pauley creek was another hit on our list of "creeks to run again, but only when they have substantially more water". I did this run twice this spring, both occasions with a juicy flow of around 80 cfs. For those of you that don't know, I believe the minimum recommended flow for Pauley is around maybe 200 cfs. For those of you who already knew this, you probably already think I am a fool. especially to have done it twice. But, in its defense, this creek is actually quite fun, even at marginal flows, if you are looking for a fun time consisiting of clean bedrock drops, seperated by large amounts of not so clean rock vs. boat bumper car action.

Don't ever trust your friends with scissors...

Leif Andersen Boofing the first ledge of the day. Good form.

Dustin Stoenner, droppin' into a fun 10 footer.

Yours truly on the Split Rock super-boof.

Dustin, showing some tongue on Pauley creek.

Pauley Falls. Exceptionally bony, yet suprisingly clean.

Pauley Creek, good to the last drop.

If you get a chance to do this run, make sure you stop in at the pizza joint in Downieville. You can't miss it, as there are only about five buildings in downtown, and only one of them serves pizza.