1st Surf Sesh of the Year

I have finally settled in to the rhythm of things in Portland. The move from Bend went well and the city life hasn't been too bad. I only have to be here for 1.5 years...I got this no problem! The house-boat has been working great for me-flatwater sessions galore! Nursing school has kept me pretty busy but the one thing I do know is that I can't study and get through the week unless I have some time for myself on the weekends. This means lots of paddling!

Despite the hopelessly dry January we've had, we got word from a friend that Bob's Hole was back. WOO HOO! Due to continually shifting river rock, we are still working to establish flows and play quality but we lucked out...2000 cfs was awesome. A nice pile and fairly retentive...with eddy access. To top it all off, we headed 45 minutes up the road after our sesh for a good soak at Bagby Hot Springs. Friggin' sweet.

(Below) me trying to remember how this playboating thing works...

(Below) Josh eyein' the sweet spot

(Below) How's that for a beautiful day?!

(Below) How do I blunt again ? I swear I'll get the kinks out!

(below) Josh showing me how to bust out the old tricks

(Below) the awesomeness that is Bagby hot springs....we had our own private tub...can't wait to get back there again!

Two peas in a pod :)

Till next time everyone! Get out there and enjoy yourselves! :)

Hasta Pasta,

Christina Russell