Aug.
2nd
Paddlers eager for return of access to Snoqualmie River’s powerhouse rapids
A friend and I recently took our new (well, in my case, not so much new as only used twice) kayaks out for a test paddle on a four-mile section of the Snoqualmie River below Snoqualmie Falls.
The section of river is pretty mellow (some Class II rapids) and perfect for practice, testing new gear or just taking a casual float to Fall City or beyond. But in the interest of trying to impress our wives and children, we told our family the trip was death-defying.
The section of river is usually open all year, however …