FSR-1 Floats the Flood!!

The enthusiasm grows for Section 1 of the 2006 Fall semesters (FSR-1) as they perfect their backcountry first aid skills during their Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course at NOLS’ Three Peaks Ranch. These brave souls have hiked Wyoming’s enchanted Wind River Mountains, climbed Idaho’s renowned City of Rocks and successfully canoed through the latest flood of Utah’s San Juan River, where their most thrilling tale of adventure transpired. This time of year the flow of the San Juan averages about 1000 cfs (cubic feet per second) but mid-way through FSR-1’s whitewater canoeing section, the river soared to an astonishing 11,000 cfs!! The group reported a plethora of floating debris including 20+ oil cans, at least 18 basketballs, a refrigerator, a dead cow, as well as a myriad of other deceased wildlife and various rubble. I can’t wait to see the pictures!

This group has teamed up with FSR-2 for the WFR course this week and soon the two groups will mix, match and re-divide into 3 student groups before heading out on the last section of their semester – The Canyons…  Make sure to check back for pictures of the flood and updates about this semester group! -cheyanne