White Water Warriors

Photo courtesy of John Sullivan
The record high water level, caused by a combination of the ice melt and torrential rains, will most likely mean a wild weekend at the 54^th annual White Water Derby in North Creek this weekend.

In fact, Adirondack Life Magazine suggests that the high water may be “intimidating” to some paddlers. The magazine’s current issue has a look at the waves within the Hudson’s white water rafting community.

This weekend’s action kicks off Friday at North Creek with live music a 5pm. Saturday features Slalom races and Sunday the Downriver Race. The Derby coincides with the 2nd Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival, a celebration of a new season of activities and outdoor adventures available throughout the Gore Mountain region. The festival is family friendly with dozens of events including Kayak Demos, a bounce house,  free rafting on the Hudson and fly fishing demos, to name just a few of the activities.