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1. Colorado River- Barrel Springs Barrel is one of Colorado's keystone big water class V's. Here is the inside scoop to the access and the whitewater including photos and a mile-by-mile breakdown.
2. Roaring Fork River- Slaughterhouse Slaughterhouse is one of Colorado's best and most popular class IV runs. Comparable to the world famous Numbers on the other side of Independence Pass, Slaughterhouse reins superior to its rival in a number of ways.

DISTRACTIONS
1. Wave of the Future: A look at the history and making of the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park
2. The Legend of South Canyon: South Canyon was once a legend among surf waves, now this Colorado River legend is fading into memory.
3. The Quintessential Boater's Dictionary: a humorous look at river rat terminology
4. Five Classic American Class V's- A look at some of the best and more difficult whitewater in our great country.

River surfing

HISTORICAL
1. Peak Record flows- For the Colorado River in my hometown at the Dotsero and Below Glenwood Springs gauges for the last fifteen years. Includes dates and levels.

HOW TO & MORE
1. Tune up Your Roll- a breakdown of the whitewater kayaking roll including tips and pointers, explanations, as well as a video with underwater footage to provide a visual.
2. Slaughterhouse Helmet Cam Guide- this video guide gives you a unique, close-up look at the whitewater of the Slaughterhouse section of the Roaring Fork River. Includes Entrance Exam, the Falls, S-Turn (Hell's Half Mile), Triple Drop, and more.


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