Located in Northeast Wisconsin, the Peshtigo River Roaring Rapids section is a longstanding favorite among Midwest boaters. The river has supported rafting companies such as Kosirs Rapid Rafts since the 1970s. The five-mile run courses through true Northwoods beauty. A mix of coniferous and upper woodland deciduous trees line the riverbanks contrasting with the tannin-stained river water. The run features six named rapids, First Drop, Second Drop, Third Drop, Five Foot Falls, Horserace, and S-Turn. American Whitewater defines the difficulty as Class II-IV+ depending on flows. In between named rapids are sections of read-and-run boogie water. The last 1-1.5 miles is a flatwater paddle to the take-out. The put-in and take-out remain publicly accessible at this time, but scouting or portaging the rapids is compromised due to property owner issues…
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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2023