Aug 9, 2023
Since the construction of JC Boyle, whitewater recreation occurs
via
scheduled releases from the dam. Known colloquially as the
“Upper
Klamath,” this reach of the river has legendary rapids with big
waves and
exciting drops. With the dams gone, flows will be much more
variable and
less predictable, eliminating the reach as a reliable option for
guiding
businesses. This will be a loss for outfitters and recreational
users of the
river, but as you’ll hear, dam removal also creates some new
opportunities.
This episode was recorded on the banks of the Upper Klamath with
guides
from Indigo Creek Outfitters