Missouri Whitewater Association | oldmanriver | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/oldmanriver/activity/ Activity feed for oldmanriver. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:03 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 affbc4724ca521e9901f7d8816217b4b oldmanriver replied to the topic Showing the Saint some more Love x4 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/showing-the-saint-some-more-love-x4/#post-23372 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:57:10 -0500 What is the date of the cleanup?

]]> 168f00a13105ad623acd3d2c24747e4f oldmanriver replied to the topic More Conservation stuff! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/more-conservation-stuff/#post-22854 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:48:11 -0600 unfortunately I am going to miss the cleanup with the change in dates and will not be able to help

]]> 331d0f42e38c66538690fd04c6d9d1f5 oldmanriver replied to the topic Clean up clarification in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/clean-up-clarification/#post-22593 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:26:09 -0600 Jeff thanks for organizing the Saint clean up once again. Assuming the river is runable I plan to bring my raft once again. I am hoping that other boaters could bring battery powered Sawsalls that could be used to cut up the large industrial tire on river right near the eagle nest and that would allow us to move it and place it on the raft( I am…Read more

]]> e209e915e71211971627ec7500ed9643 oldmanriver started the topic Low water bridge danger on Stouts creek in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/low-water-bridge-danger-on-stouts-creek/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:38:42 -0600 2 weeks ago I went with a group of boaters down stouts creek. `The saint was 1 and 1/2 feet over the old bridge at D. All went well until we reached the last low water bridge. This bridge was recently rebuilt and channels/tubes were added under the road deck and the road deck now slants so the down creek side is higher than the up creek side. This…Read more

]]> 74f53a388cdaa3828fbd8bb099d3efd3 oldmanriver started the topic boating 1/30 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-1-30/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:07:01 -0600 Is anyone interested in an afternoon lap on the saint?. I could be at D around 1:45 or 2:00

]]> 3d1ce4d271a6f83adb1eae10e7401418 oldmanriver started the topic boating 1/24 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-1-24/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:01:58 -0600 I plan to be at D takeout about 12:30 tomorrow if anyone else is interested and able to float the river tomorrow 1/24. I believe the ice will be washed away by then.

]]> f394e7150c3177eb392e999c0e2bbf94 oldmanriver replied to the topic clean-up details in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/clean-up-details/#post-21335 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:03:24 -0600 I am planning to bring my raft assuming the river is between 0″ and bridge level at D. I spotted a large tire near where we removed the culvert. So I was thinking of going between roselle and millstream( possibly down to D if time allows). I am hoping to start in the morning so that we could arrive at millstream in time to have help getting the…Read more

]]> d35f97057ecb5f70816af30ab3cc9968 oldmanriver started the topic Permits for Idaho Rivers in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/permits-for-idaho-rivers/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:12:28 -0600 The of the month is near and that at means that in order to enter the lotteries for the Salmon, Middle fork of the Salmon or Selway they need to be in by the end of the month. Last year the middle fork had a blowout in the upper river that left log jams blocking the river. This may or may not wash out with spring high water so I would advise…Read more

]]> 4cb75ec3ae550631bd13d35c9bbb01a2 oldmanriver replied to the topic boating at high water in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-at-high-water/#post-20759 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 02:28:46 -0500 Both fishermans and Hollywood beach(there was no beach) were in the trees with significant current. There were
5 boaters getting off the river. I think we should have looked at the take out no matter which we had chosen. I had been down the river the day before and we had stopped at the millstream “putin” without problem(however I had looked at…Read more

]]> 42c81770230d0298ca203ecd898efc44 oldmanriver started the topic boating at high water in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-at-high-water/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:15:17 -0500 Last week week we had an incident while taking off the upper Saint at the millstream put in. The river was 7 feet over the old D bridge. We were pulling into the lower put in and tree branches were hanging in the river and trees were in the river. We had one kayak come in on top of another as they were ferrying to get to shore. Both kayaks went…Read more

]]> 06b33ff5126fa0c7050f35c6bd3b9a0f oldmanriver started the topic boating 5/16 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-5-16/ Tue, 16 May 2023 11:51:42 -0500 will be at D takeout at 10

]]> 88e5655ad7be2b38f15ca75bf24d6780 oldmanriver started the topic boating the Saint 3/28 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-the-saint-3-28/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:06:50 -0500 plan to boat tomorrow if interested let me know. probably In morning.

]]> 2a63e3023b77cd8072d62a79ff827941 oldmanriver replied to the topic immersion research pogies in the forum Lost and Found https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/immersion-research-pogies/#post-20378 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:08:53 -0500 I have my pogies back. I want to thank whoever got them to the lost and found and Mike Leininger for keeping them for me to pick up.

]]> 63ebb543a8c8eb5009eef05b3ea666c8 oldmanriver started the topic immersion research pogies in the forum Lost and Found https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/immersion-research-pogies/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:25:10 -0500 lost a pair of immersion research pogies at races. I may have left them in parking lot for millsteam put in Saturday.

]]> 554fc52996d00d0bd783f276e34e6e67 oldmanriver started the topic lower rock creek in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/lower-rock-creek/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:17:43 -0600 last friday the rain gods had blessed most of the Saint watershed with over 3″ of rain. Lower Rock creek was 4.5 ft on highway E guage and Kyle Bales had been able to get us permission go through a private farm to access the put in.Thus we walked about 2.5 miles in carrying or dragging our kayaks. We encountered a significant area of blowdown with…Read more

]]> 6a56a269168ce71213914ebaef70a2f8 oldmanriver started the topic Saint cleanup last Saturday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saint-cleanup-last-saturday/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:18:22 -0600 Just wanted to thank Jeff for setting up the cleanup and everyone who helped me get the culvert onto the rafts and down the river. I had been thinking of getting it out for a long time. Certainly took everyones help.

]]> 69e191a1f84cf95c7556b3b88876caf6 oldmanriver started the topic last chance to boat this year in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/last-chance-to-boat-this-year/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:37:47 -0600 plan on being at D at 10:30 tomorrow

]]> 8c254a2a685f718aa3b0628ca462f735 oldmanriver started the topic anticipating river will rise overnight in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/anticipating-river-will-rise-overnight/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:52:54 -0600 planning on being at
d tomorrow at 10 assuming the river continues to rise.

]]> 6c841ec95b3df47b1a89c57603128c0c oldmanriver started the topic boating today in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-today-6/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:29:50 -0600 the rivers up will be at d bridge at 10 today

]]> 3f70d79889df23ce4f2819462635e95b oldmanriver started the topic boating today in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-today-5/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:33:55 -0600 will be at D bridge takeout at 11

]]> a1b5c6499be4a8f6f99cb2450b5a4b60 oldmanriver started the topic boating tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-tomorrow-6/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:58:47 -0600 I think there will still be water to boat tomorrow. will plan on being at D takeout at 10 am unless the river drops to unthinkable levels. see you then

]]> dd50f3b6b5d82ff07454c2139736b369 oldmanriver started the topic time for water to move from roselle to milstream in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/time-for-water-to-move-from-roselle-to-milstream/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:26:35 -0500 yesterday the guage showed a peak in the water at roselle between 1:15 and 2 PM. I was at millstream at 3:30 most of the water had arrived by then however it rose another 2″ to peak out between 4:30 and 5:00. So when the river is very low it will take about 3 hours for the water to fill the pools and move from roselle to millstream.

]]> d038541b552a9953e8fc8a3261cb7d0d oldmanriver replied to the topic conservation committee notes 10/16 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/conservation-committee-notes-10-16/#post-19647 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:20:28 -0500 If the river remains very low it might be possible to pull trash from the river bed and pile it on the side so when the river goes up we could pick it up with canoes and or rafts. this is probably most easily done from millstream to highway D takeout.

]]> e1c6838c9384079be7ef2c92d4714256 oldmanriver replied to the topic MWC 2023 Race Meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwc-2023-race-meeting/#post-19627 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:36:03 -0500 unfortunately i will miss the meeting as i am heading to the Gauley. My only suggestion is to run the experts first then you can use some of the experts to help with safety for the novices.

]]> 12a440d0852a67cd4e5c3bf00ebe3c80 oldmanriver started the topic bimonthly meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/bimonthly-meeting/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:20:59 -0500 Is there a meeting tonight to replace the Tuesday night meeting? if so when does it start and is it in person or a zoom meeting?

]]> 5e25037d669c0f9b5e28bfa85b650c1e oldmanriver replied to the topic Saturday morning in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/saturday-morning-2/#post-19291 Sat, 07 May 2022 12:15:39 -0500 I will be at D takeout at 9:30. planning to run saint

]]> 937bf1beae01938b715dfcf628b703ee oldmanriver started the topic possible boating 4/25 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/possible-boating-4-25/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:14:13 -0500 is anyone else up for an afternoon or evening run on the saint or stouts? give me a call 3one4- two29-7100

]]> a340d9217fb835e1941447660a31a5ee oldmanriver started the topic spring boating with summer temp 4/23 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/spring-boating-with-summer-temp-4-23/ Sat, 23 Apr 2022 03:30:03 -0500 will be at d takeout at 10 ready to enjoy the day on the river.

]]> 14f09b1da212936c9eb1c18ef62da9af oldmanriver started the topic boating 4/19 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-4-19/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:05:07 -0500 I will be at D takeout tomorrow at 10 if any one else is interested in a run down the saint.

]]> 0aa44c5494c1e45489825be6f53c156c oldmanriver started the topic boating 4/17 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-4-17/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 02:02:19 -0500 plan to be at D takeout at 10 for another great day on the river

]]> 43a086676d03c11502b69d0132f50018 oldmanriver started the topic boating 4/15 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-4-15/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:46:33 -0500 would like to run the saint tomorrow is anyone else interested?

]]> e1ea031a0c0485c3bb828d15b8810e50 oldmanriver started the topic boating Wed 3/16 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-wed-3-16/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:22:20 -0500 any one interested in a run or two on the saint tomorrow?

]]> 57577a9a656296c0878b8109c1f225e0 oldmanriver started the topic boating 2/28 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-2-28/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:43:59 -0600 plan to be at D bridge takeout today

]]> 7b317a6c628a5f707a72073ccc819842 oldmanriver started the topic boating 2/27 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-2-27/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 02:19:26 -0600 Planning on being at D takeout at 10 Am and hoping to make a second run around 12:30 or 1:00

]]> 274e00956b75892f6f7018da28463f8d oldmanriver replied to the topic anticipating thawing 2/26 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/anticipating-thawing-2-26/#post-18925 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:54:43 -0600 will be at D at noon

]]> bcf00b0c3c86869c2dcc2f3df589b717 oldmanriver started the topic anticipating thawing 2/26 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/anticipating-thawing-2-26/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:22:17 -0600 hoping to find someone to boat the Saint with on 2/26 late morning or early afternoon.

]]> f811a7c70bcc7d6793d699ced102951c oldmanriver started the topic boating on saint sunday 2/20 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-on-saint-sunday-2-20/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:46:26 -0600 plan to be at D takeout at 10. Should be great weather and a fun level

]]> aea4bf162ed362c3b0e9b1ef87441c98 oldmanriver replied to the topic boating Thursday 2/17 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-thursday-2-17/#post-18865 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:58:38 -0600 the river went up higher and faster than I was expecting I am out for boating today

]]> bd79a7a85a2cd9cf8395f96cc46587ae oldmanriver started the topic boating Thursday 2/17 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-thursday-2-17/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:01:48 -0600 Iam thinking that early afternoon tomorrow may be good for a run down the Saint. is anyone else interested?

]]> 18119d2b652b5abf189d334434c2d56d oldmanriver started the topic kayaking 1/1/22 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/kayaking-1-1-22/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:27:50 -0600 planning on being at D bridge at noon

]]> 81560baca0ba5c90394c832282a5da80 oldmanriver replied to the topic kayaking 12/20-23/2021 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/kayaking-12-20-23-2021/#post-18369 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:18:49 -0600 I will be at D take out at noon thursday 12/23.

]]> fd0fd69c0fe23e51ae91ff29db492596 oldmanriver replied to the topic kayaking 12/20-23/2021 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/kayaking-12-20-23-2021/#post-18368 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:27:59 -0600 How about noon at highway D takeout on Tuesday the 21st.

]]> f3561b96eb9d427b351b8d18c9711f02 oldmanriver started the topic boating 10/30 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-10-30/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:08:47 -0500 had a great day on the river 10/28. I walked the trail . the section 0f the trail between turkey creek and mud creek has been revised. most of it is now higher up and narrower. It also has a number of rocky areas although now marked as a mountain bike trail these areas would be beyond my capability to ride. there is at least one place that I do…Read more

]]> 85824ced9fa7888ba1f8e9c0cc1e0142 oldmanriver replied to the topic boating 9/5 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-9-5/#post-18147 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:10:25 -0500 will be at D about 9 hoping to make 2 runs today

]]> 94a38582f8c51ba6c2a8ec98ea241f0b oldmanriver started the topic boating 9/5 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-9-5/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 01:31:23 -0500 planning to run the Saint tomorrow. time to be determined by level.

]]> 0afa339e2f5d1d04b1b007f641119785 oldmanriver replied to the topic Middle Fork Salmon trip report / edit in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/middle-fork-salmon-trip-report-edit/#post-18106 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:52:20 -0500 Happy to see that you were able to do a pre permit run. Did you put in on cape horn creek or did you drive in to marsh creek on a gravel road? I got back this weekend having done a low water trip on the middle fork putting in at boundary creek. For those planning to run marsh creek into the middle fork be very careful of wood in the creek.

]]> 0afa339e2f5d1d04b1b007f641119785 oldmanriver replied to the topic Middle Fork Salmon trip report / edit in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/middle-fork-salmon-trip-report-edit/#post-18105 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:52:20 -0500 Happy to see that you were able to do a pre permit run. Did you put in on cape horn creek or did you drive in to marsh creek on a gravel road? I got back this weekend having done a low water trip on the middle fork putting in at boundary creek. For those planning to run marsh creek into the middle fork be very careful of wood in the creek.

]]> 1403b85eb82c8c50c85c5506c5214e97 oldmanriver started the topic wasps at D changing areas in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/wasps-at-d-changing-areas/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:25:00 -0500 be aware there are wasps at the changing areas at D takeout. two people got stung today.

]]> 28f43ae156aae6264bb0e8167cffd0bd oldmanriver replied to the topic Will it run this weekend? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/will-it-run-this-weekend/#post-17860 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:10:30 -0500 it is currently at a low level. it will take significant rain to bring it up to a juicy level. currently high enough to run however many rocks to avoid. watch the guage . current predictions are not hopeful for any kind of juicy level.

]]> 6789854f2c84ba4b57935f6dec03ae2b oldmanriver replied to the topic hoping to boat April 8 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/hoping-to-boat-april-8/#post-17830 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:56:39 -0500 noon works for me

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