Laurel Forked...

After a late afternoon Boone Fork run Wednesday Clay Lucas and I were hoping Laurel Fork of the Doe would hold for a run thursday because neither of us had ever run Laurel and we hadn't heard much about it. We awoke to find the Doe and Watauga still above 1000 cfs, we went to our morning classes and rolled out from Boone around 12:30. We pulled up to Laurel Fork to what looked like (and ended up being) the perfect level, so we set shuttle and put on. Laurel Fork is pretty much one of the coolest rivers ever and it's now one of my favorite runs...A combination of: Overflow, Chattooga, some colorado stuff, and the West Prong with totally incredible scenery. Here are some pictures from the trip...I'm not sure if grabbed a first 'D' on Laurel Fork Fall or not, but I saw I line and ended up giving it a go...

Me running "Getting Warmer"

(Photo: Clay Lucas)

Clay Running "Getting Warmer"

Entrance to "Darwin's Hole"

"Darwin's Hole"

Clay at "Darwin's Hole

Looking back up at "Quadruple Drop"

"Hit The Deck"

The top 3/4 of Laurel Fork Falls

Taking peeksie...

Givin' er

-Huck-

Clay on the paddle out

Over all the Laurel Fork is pretty much one of the coolest rivers ever, and I highly recommend a trip out there if you have the time and the water. good hucking everyone...

Peace and good lines,

Mac

Team Pyranha