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Updated: Monday, July 21 at 11 AM

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Sat.-Sun. July 26-27. Flatwater trip. We need a leader for either or both days!

Sat.-Sun. Aug. 2-3. Lehigh release or leader's choice. We need a leader!

Sat.- Sun., Aug. 9-10. Youghiogheny River, Class 3+, car camp. Paddle the lower Yough in western Pennsylvania. An opportunity to paddle reliable and challenging whitewater with skilled paddlers in summer conditions. Learn about the importance of this river to the region. Combine trip with visits to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Make own camping reservations for Ohiopyle State Park (pick Juniper sites #205 - #209) 1-888-PA-PARKS. Register early - group size is limited. $5 deposit required for launch permits. Gary Leander 570-401-6335, gleander@charter.net.

Sat., Aug, 9. NY-NoJersey Paddler's Picnic and Boat House Cleanout at Mohican Outdoor Center. Click here for more info and to register.

Sat.-Sun. Aug 9-10. Flatwater trip. We need a leader for either or both days!

Tues, Aug. 12, Great Egg Harbor River. Class 1. A winding South Jersey river. There may be some windfall. Pennypot to Weymouth Furnace. Walt and Esther Underhill, 610-827-7776, underwalt@aol.com

TRIP RELEASE FORM. Updated 8/8/07 Download and read the waiver you must sign to participate on trips! Click here.

Knots for paddlers: go to our Links Page. - Wing Dam, Kelly's Lock and other practice areas. Info and directions,

Vote for a grant for Big Sandy river and trail access! It cost you nothing. Redwood Creek Winery is offering grant. Vote once a day!

Coal Mine Proposed Near Lower Yough, more info, take action!

Deerfield River& New England dam release schedules. Click here.

Guide book information & reviews, click here.

Join AMC! First time members get a 20 percent discount! Click this link for our secure server.

The Mohican Getaway Program has a full schedule of reasonably priced two- and three-day activity-oriented outings planned at the Mohican Outdoor Center. Click here for info.
Local C-2 Paddlers Make Olympic Team
Rick Powell, 18 of Parkesburg, and Casey Eichfeld, 17, of Drums, are going to the Olympics representing the USA as our C-2 entry in whitewater slalom. the USA Canoe/Kayak Olympic Slalom team will also include Scott Parsons (K1), Benn Fraker (C1) and Heather Corrie (K1W).

Advertise your used equipment for sale! This service is free for AMC members.

Super D racing C-1 Built and used by John Kazimierczyk in the 2000 Olympic trials. A fast boat that turns instantly! Length: 13'2", Width: 28", Weight: 22 lbs. Used by Kaz for one season. I used it for about 25 Class 2-3 river trips. Multicolored. Price: $450. Click here or click the photo for more pictures.
Contact: Eric Pavlak, eric@outings.org, 610-650-8926

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