The Lower Canyon of the Tsaina River is a smaller, less intimidating section of whitewater than its big brother 3 miles upstream. Like the Upper Canyon, the Lower can be scouted in its entirety from the canyon rim right off the road but is deep enough for the road to be completely out of sight and hearing. This run can be used as either a warm-up for Jacobs Ladder, a pretty awesome play run with some excellent eddy service waves, or just as a training ground for intermediate boaters getting their first taste of big pushy water. Wave trains and scattered holes offset powerfulboily eddy lines in a deep vertical rock walled canyon. The scenery is spectacular, with snow-capped rugged peaks and lush green mountain sides contrasting with deep grey rock walls and water. This run is short enough to run laps on, but has enough features to play with that a paddler could ware herself out in one round. For more information or paddling partners stop and see Ryan and Joel, the owners of Tiekel River Lodge, (907) 822-3259 www.tiekelriverlodge.com.
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