October in Kentucky

I am excited to publish my first blog post with Peak UK. Extended drought here in the Southeast prevented much kayaking this summer, but with the change of colors, the dams start releasing in West Virginia and Kentucky. Luckily I paddled my Session + enough at the local hole to feel good about taking it down the Russell Fork.
I showed my buddy down the river for his first time, and he jumped out at Second Drop to take this shot of my going for the eddy (photo: Jed Hinkley).

It was my first day in the Peak Creek Drytop, and it earned it's keep. Not only did I stay bone dry (even in the playboat), but it saved my elbows in this slot(photo: Jed).

I love this hole. If you jump in, make sure you have a good roll. It is right above the main drop of El Horrendo. Check back for another update from Kentucky, Tennessee, or NC next month (photo: Drew Austell).