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Coordinator:
Andrea Dover
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Come boat with us on the Middle Moose! There are Class IV and V sections of the Moose, but we’re offering a ~9 mile Class III paddle, with some optional III+/IVs.
On Saturday, we’ll combine the Moose, Middle Branch (Singing Waters to McKeever) with the Middle Moose. Middle Branch is Class II, with one walk-able Class IV rapid (Nelson’s Falls). Middle Moose is Class III, with a Class III+ below our takeout. Scouting Nelson’s Falls will be mandatory for all due to possible wood accumulation. On Sunday, we’ll just do the shorter Class III section.
Nelson’s Falls (Class IV) on the Middle Branch
Skills needed for this trip:
River reading: Comfortable on unfamiliar Class II+ runs, can lead in Class II and scout best route in Class III. Able to ferry, cross eddy lines confidently and make eddy turns in Class II/III whitewater. Has adequate cold weather paddling gear, either thicker neoprene + dry top, or drysuit. 90% flat water roll, attempts to roll in current. Self rescue skills: aggressive swimmer able to get self and boat in an eddy.
The portage for the Class IV rapid is ~500m. Good footwear recommended.
Camping and Accommodations:
Moosefest camping will be available at Snow Ridge Ski Resort in Turin, NY. Campers will pay upon arrival to Snow Ridge, at the parking lot “gate.”
Tent Camping/Cabins also available through HTR Adirondacks Campground in Old Forge, NY.
Trip Coordinator currently has a 1-Bedroom Cabin (1 Queen, 2 twin, 1 sofa bed) and one 2-Bedroom (1 Queen, 1 bunk bed, 1 twin, 1 sofa bed) reserved. If participants want to split the cost, it’ll be ~$60-$110 per person for two nights. Interest in cabins needs to be expressed by October 2, 2025.
Breakfast and dinner options will be available for purchase at Snow Ridge for a reasonable price.
For those staying at HTR, Old Forge has many different dining options. And cabins have a stove top, full fridge and microwave. One bedroom cabin also has an oven.
Snow Ridge address: 4173 W Rd, Turin, NY 13473
HTR Adirondacks address: 1334 New York 28, Old Forge, NY 13420
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