Missouri Whitewater Association | mtlein71 | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/mtlein71/activity/ Activity feed for mtlein71. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:03 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3783bd5c47896279dc4e413dbccc7fda mtlein71 started the topic Race is a go! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-is-a-go/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 22:40:00 -0600 The race is still on! Just got off the river with a bunch of my Missouri Whitewater Friends, and I look forward to a great time with them next weekend. The level slowly went from -6” this morning to +2” when we got off, and we suspect it’s still rising. If we end up with sub zero than Michelle Jones and Kevin Olson have a strategy to still make…Read more

]]> 0979ced50c3e4b7ca16237d48d799f5a mtlein71 started the topic Race wire setup moved to Sunday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-wire-setup-moved-to-sunday/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 01:51:57 -0600 Hi all,
While Farmington did get some of the rain from the huge storm system it may not be enough for the races next weekend. The set up is being moved to Sunday 10 am to give us a better idea what the Saint levels will rise to, and get us one day closer to the forecast for next week. My biggest concern is cancelling the race only to end up with…Read more

]]> be430d9d95db690c3516da9a56e9cd18 mtlein71 replied to the topic Race Meeting Reminder in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-meeting-reminder/#post-21204 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:23:13 -0600 6:30-8 tonight

]]> 38281b762524042e130a85d4fbced059 mtlein71 started the topic Race Meeting Reminder in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-meeting-reminder/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:47:01 -0600 Hi all,
Just a reminder that the November Race Meeting is this Thursday the 30th.
Just like last time it is intended to be a hybrid meeting, in my work conference room and on the Zoomlink below:
Last time I had the whole conference room to myself and Bling said I looked like Dr. Evil. Again, I am upstairs at the foundry building, 3730 Foundry…Read more

]]> 2b0b9f20cb33187ed1ed946cf4ed28f9 mtlein71 replied to the topic October Race Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/october-race-meeting/#post-21136 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:31:24 -0500 Just a reminder of the meeting tonight. Hope to see you in person or virtually.
CT Mike

]]> 633e1cf25f0def5b8d2b602a60f9be02 mtlein71 started the topic October Race Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/october-race-meeting/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:53:00 -0500 The first official race meeting for the 2024 57th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships will be held at 6:30 pm Thursday October 19th, in person and on Zoom. The address for the in person meeting is 3730 Foundry Way, Suite 218, St. Louis. You can park in the City Foundry garage for free and then I am on the second floor patio (on the side…Read more

]]> d3c7e97477b49895731d1f5948eca991 mtlein71 replied to the topic kayaying thursday 8/3/23 & honey in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/kayaying-thursday-8-3-23-honey/#post-20709 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:39:09 -0500 Hey Jerry,
Saturday for me, hopefully the creeks will surge again as well.
CT Mike

]]> d1aa388b4cbf8cd126987ed912cc4961 mtlein71 started the topic Fleet Reduction Sale in the forum Gear Exchange https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/fleet-reduction-sale/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:19:41 -0500 Liquidlogic Stinger XP $750
Dagger GT 7.5 $350
Dagger Kaos SOT Surf Kayak $250
Wavesport Frankenstein $250

CT Mike (8six0) 3six7-50five4

]]> 9d87db13cf2a7a4c05f1d9b582457677 mtlein71 started the topic Scott Becker is missing a camping chair blue with khaki trim in the forum Lost and Found https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/scott-becker-is-missing-a-camping-chair-blue-with-khaki-trim/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:17:14 -0500 Blue camping chair with khaki trim, missing from Scott Becker.

]]> 442c5f82c730ca940fb9ff7c1e577f08 mtlein71 started the topic Another set of pogies in the forum Lost and Found https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/another-set-of-pogies/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:14:51 -0500 Not sure why this didn’t post before, but I have another set of pogies as well “Mountain Surf”

]]> 1fda4339ff36d6505ccda1bcec32df3f mtlein71 replied to the topic race course ? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-course/#post-20067 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:07:18 -0600 Great, thanks Jerry! I’ll see you then, and hopefully this Sunday as well!
CT Mike

]]> 8c3c17cfd41f8572d36b58aa5f9216d6 mtlein71 replied to the topic February MWC race meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/february-mwc-race-meeting/#post-20057 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:57:37 -0600 Hi Sally,
I have to change the meeting to Sunday 9am, Huddle House Fredericktown.
Thanks,
CT Mike

]]> f37477def3f0d7cac713a06d762fbb42 mtlein71 replied to the topic February MWC race meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/february-mwc-race-meeting/#post-20056 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:10:50 -0600 Hi all,
Does anyone have a problem with moving the race meeting to Sunday, a key committee member has to work Saturday.
CT Mike

]]> f5e490f19b6c778e6d51b992d0d1d346 mtlein71 started the topic February MWC race meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/february-mwc-race-meeting/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:32:06 -0600 The next MWC race meeting is 9 am Saturday Feb. 11th at the Huddle House in Fredericktown MO with Saint Francis fun afterwords.

]]> c64a7f48e1ef340a826fc7b97221ffcd mtlein71 replied to the topic race course ? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-course/#post-19995 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:28:13 -0600 Hey Jerry, I believe Joe was planning on putting tags up on March 4th. Wire running is March 11th.
Thanks,
CT Mike

]]> f7cefcbe01d45dcc06313d13b42831ff mtlein71 started the topic January Race Meeting 1/12/23 7:30-9:00 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/january-race-meeting-1-12-23-730-900/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 03:10:04 -0600 Hi all,
The January race meeting will be January 12th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. This will be a zoom meeting, but Casara Heaton was generous enough to offer her business location in Westport Plaza as the St. Louis location, so that we can do a group Zoom.
Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84537540171
Casara has provided the details for…Read more

]]> e9869811c25f7e4b4d0fb0ef0729f8c4 mtlein71 started the topic Race T-shirt in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-t-shirt/ Sat, 31 Dec 2022 21:49:44 -0600 Hi all, this is the last day to submit designs for the race T-shirt, so I just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss anyones email. Please indicate if you sent me a design, thanks!
CT Mike

]]> bb6989e68b9a5ccd6f06aa39704555a4 mtlein71 started the topic Sunday 10:30 at D in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sunday-1030-at-d/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:10:00 -0600 Should be at D 10:30 Sunday
CT Mike

]]> fd2887617d3f6e7d673940352e581f96 mtlein71 started the topic MWC 2023 Race Meeting 17Nov2022 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwc-2023-race-meeting-17nov2022/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:09:26 -0600 Hi all, in case you are not on Facebook or missed the Event post, here it is:

Please join in on the fun of planning the 2023 Missouri Whitewater Championships. A main focus of this meeting will be to hammer out the details for the MWC 2023 schedule of events, so we can finalize the wording in the Risk Management Plan. We will also look at the…Read more

]]> 44361b08c1b58dd0624c582e44f02b8f mtlein71 started the topic MWC 2023 Race Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwc-2023-race-meeting/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:47:19 -0500 Hi all,
The first planning meeting for the 2023 Missouri Whitewater Championships is 6:30 this Friday 10/14 at The Main and Mill Brewing Co. in Festus MO. We are still looking to fill a couple key positions Safety Director and Volunteer Director/Team.
Among the things to be discussed will include the following proposed schedule for next years…Read more

]]> c2c06ac6fd0c10e665ce84695d38b790 mtlein71 started the topic Saturday morning in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saturday-morning-2/ Fri, 06 May 2022 23:06:00 -0500 Greg Littlejohn and I are heading down tomorrow (Sat) morning to hopefully catch the end of the Castor, then Stouts and the Saint.
CT (Hoosier) Mike

]]> c7706a802dc450b8693342f219d48af0 mtlein71 replied to the topic 2021 BeaterDayz Edit in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2021-beaterdayz-edit/#post-18831 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:27:05 -0600 Awesome! Thanks Chris!

]]> ea5988214fd0d0499fe00af627d190cb mtlein71 started the topic Saint Snowy Sunday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saint-snowy-sunday/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:18:48 -0600 Anyone else interested in a Winter-wonderland paddle on the Saint Sunday afternoon/LCOD?

Hoosier Mike

]]> 3f10a5efd8c48b441bad6f8b4798969e mtlein71 replied to the topic St Francis Trail work party in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/st-francis-trail-work-party/#post-18419 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:14:17 -0600 I can make it!

Hoosier Mike

]]> c19697453eb9fe59ee5ba704a0d549f7 mtlein71 replied to the topic Race Director needed in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-director-needed/#post-18379 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:33:07 -0600 Have you found anyone for this yet? Having not raced slalom for 2 yrs I am concerned.  Love You All! Happy New Year Whitewater Family!!!

]]> 65ec824a58f6c857bcb4af4c34114ec8 mtlein71 replied to the topic Boating Thursday anyone? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-thursday-anyone/#post-17391 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:33:52 -0600 <p style=”text-align: center;”>Hey Tracey, I plan on boating Saturday morning and running the trail after. CT Mike</p>

]]> 320897be5beff2b9c095070c556ad364 mtlein71 replied to the topic Paddle Sunday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/paddle-sunday/#post-17098 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:16:50 -0600 Heading down now. Should get there around 11 and will do a race lap or 2 at MS if you are later.

]]> b96e3da0f71b09169ade06b6c0f492fa mtlein71 replied to the topic Paddle Sunday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/paddle-sunday/#post-17096 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:15:05 -0600 Tested negative for Covid Friday and finish a Pecan pie, so I’m in.

CT Mike

]]> 4efd6f505a25df77ddcbb76b0167c165 mtlein71 replied to the topic Mountain Bike Shuttle in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mountain-bike-shuttle/#post-16854 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:45:55 -0500 Thanks Chuck,

Today was amazing. After 3 hrs of surfing Down the Saint with my good buddy Jason, I mountain biked back up to my van where my second kayak, and extra gear we’re waiting. After bombing the Saint I ran the trail and then caught up with some good old pals at MS and down at D.

CT Mike

]]> c70325aab252492d0c066b60e9a62685 mtlein71 started the topic Mountain Bike Shuttle in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mountain-bike-shuttle/ Fri, 29 May 2020 15:53:53 -0500 Does anyone know of any rules and regulations prohibiting mountain biking the Silvermines/Millstream Gardens Trail?
I have only heard heard no you can’t or yes you can via word of mouth.

CT Mike

]]> ddd8ca69bb9bc376bc50402e233a3714 mtlein71 replied to the topic Rockford beach in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/rockford-beach/#post-16819 Wed, 27 May 2020 17:53:50 -0500 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAcvVovJ54o/?igshid=6usylbn9vqrs

]]> 135c729679e7892f466fd23b72646ef7 mtlein71 started the topic Rockford beach in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/rockford-beach/ Wed, 27 May 2020 17:35:03 -0500 I have been going to Rockford beach lately with the Big River between 5-8 feet.  There are a couple lines on the far side river right, along the bluffs.  The left one is easy to line up and runs out through a long wave train.  The right line takes you closer to the bluffs and is really violent and exciting. There is a couple fun eddies to try an…Read more

]]> a7aff2a8352294b8ae881349e94c07a0 mtlein71 started the topic Thursday’s sunny surf forecast in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/thursdays-sunny-surf-forecast/ Wed, 13 May 2020 17:35:41 -0500 Thursday looks like another beautiful day for the Saint with rain from yesterday and today and a high of 80.

CT Mike

]]> f34ad14ccf939f368a08e419991d5fc8 mtlein71 replied to the topic Report from the Saint in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-68/#post-16753 Fri, 08 May 2020 01:35:22 -0500 I was watching that radar, it looked like it went south of the Farmington watershed. Thanks for the snake alert!

]]> d2f99e7dad83820c050f7d837d571658 mtlein71 started the topic Snakes? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/snakes/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:54:45 -0500 Have there been any venomous snake sightings on the trail? Temp? Time of Day?

]]> 648f7ce35ac7a248226bc0be42198ec6 mtlein71 replied to the topic SAFETY BOATERS in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/safety-boaters-2/#post-16424 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:00:09 -0500 Hey Chuck,

I can take Big Drop.

CT Mike

]]> ba2b72ebb6b5471d52c5a860b5e615b0 mtlein71 replied to the topic Boating tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-tomorrow-4/#post-15703 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:20:36 -0600 Anyone want to meet at MS Saturday morning, run and play the river, then run the trail back up?

Best regards,

Connecticut Mike

]]> 91345c4830d53e7a2e2d56779b2f0d85 mtlein71 started the topic Race volunteer organizer in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-volunteer-organizer/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 01:48:33 -0600 My wife Carla said she can work the scoring tent Sat. She worked the tent two years ago when I didn’t place in any slalom races so she is legit. Wasn’t sure who the volunteer organizer was.

CT Mike

]]> 3ce29ff3332f5af3f38da9e82f61982e mtlein71 replied to the topic 1:00 HOD put-in tomorrow? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/100-hod-put-in-tomorrow/#post-13670 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:49:35 -0600 Hey Mike,

Jason Cummings and I should be putting in around 11 am, I’m running the trail after our river play date.

CT Mike

]]> 44eb3726882226fc110475852d7aa615 mtlein71 started the topic Report from the Saint in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-51/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 03:59:14 -0600 D bridge was 14 inches at 5 pm

]]> 5757f35adb4b833b8bc1d2dfbaafff62 mtlein71 started the topic Sunday afternoon in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sunday-afternoon/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 17:57:02 -0600 Since nobody posted any intent, I’m going to MS and running the trail after. Any info on D level is appreciated. Should put on around 2 pm.

CT Mike

]]> a3b81a1f782386a90c6724e9385491f1 mtlein71 replied to the topic Report from the Saint (113-25) in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-113-25/#post-13528 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:08:07 -0600 Hey Chuck,

I am saddened to hear about all the bad stuff going on in such a great place.

On a more positive note, how much snow did you guys get, and do you think it we’ll melt just enough to boost the river to boatable while retaining a winter wonderland appearance? Please disregard if you got little to no snow.

CT Mike

]]> 9a375390df8c089b0297cc8afc9b6486 mtlein71 replied to the topic Report from the Saint in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-49/#post-13516 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:40:15 -0600 Thanks for the mention Chuck. No worries at all, I brought my ankle braces and running shoes. It was a beautiful day for my first true solo run from MS to D and run up the trail. Surfing little drop was sweet with no lines until the cold water soaked long enough through my double neoprene while back surfing. Stopped at No. 9 coffee co to warm up…Read more

]]> f5d9f2f4f03fc57c4276906c780f3ee8 mtlein71 started the topic Sat HOD boating? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sat-hod-boating/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:43:44 -0600 Is anyone boating this afternoon once it gets above freezing?

]]> 14d588de643e652d4469a4d90daeb087 mtlein71 started the topic Coffee alert for boaters from St. Louis in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/coffee-alert-for-boaters-from-st-louis/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:15:06 -0500 At a marching band festival, Carla and I discovered The no. 9 coffee co. in Leadington Mo right off 67 near 32.  Sitting hear drinking a double shot English toffee espresso drink on a leather couch listening to live music waiting for the finals. No more dozing on the way home after a day of river play! CT Mike looking forward to the season!

]]> a20703b00ced7192ab9e937b48744525 mtlein71 replied to the topic Ed in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/ed/#post-12963 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:34:44 -0500 Hey Mike,

I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Ed. Looks like he lived life to the fullest!  My thoughts and prayers are with you buddy.

CT Mike

]]> 5858a7111db1ce641a37f74872338990 mtlein71 replied to the topic Thanks folks! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/thanks-folks/#post-12317 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:54:15 -0500 Wish I would have got a chance to talk to you guys.  Julie A. and I raced at your festival last year and had a great time.  Hope to come up again this year for some more urban whitewater racing, maybe more MWA folks will make the trip.  The full results with times, penalties and scores for both runs in each event will be posted under “Co…Read more

]]> dbdad31eff28b048698194dd4f0ba04b mtlein71 replied to the topic This years race shirt? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/this-years-race-shirt/#post-12092 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:10:52 -0500 Haha! That’s awesome! Wishful thinking!

]]> 1fa7998ccf61b33fe2644daad8219920 mtlein71 replied to the topic Pickle Creek Sunday Morning in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pickle-creek-sunday-morning/#post-11728 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:52:15 -0600 We had a great time on Pickle Creek and Upper Stouts today. Thanks for leading us through Cindy. Yes we had to slide over wet rocks between, but the big drops were awesome! Good warm up for the season. CT Mike

]]> fcb67e28dfd6eed30908d0da8a1c0215 mtlein71 replied to the topic Pickle Creek Sunday Morning in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/pickle-creek-sunday-morning/#post-11723 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:40:48 -0600 We are here, trying to figure out, but looks low but runable.

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