Guide to Strippers/Scramble Like a Rat (1st Warm-Up) This Class II/III rapid is the first in a series of four rapids known collectively as the Warm-Ups because they are your last chance to get ready for the Keeneys Rapids. The first Warm-Up is known as Strippers at...
Guide to Pinball The first rapid on the Lower New, this Class II is named after the spin move that can be made off a large rock in the rapid. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000cfs(12-7’), 14,000-7,500cfs(7-4’) – At these higher flows, the line through Pinball is...
Guide to Thread the Needle This rapid is named for the maneuver made in between two large boulders in the center of the river. Upper-Mid Level Flows At high to mid-level flows 32,000 – 7,500(12-4’) , there are strong currents and eddylines here, as well...
Guide To Upper Railroad This Class IV rapid is named for being just upstream of the railroad trestle that crosses the New River and is your first major rapid on the Lower New. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000 cfs(12-7’) – At high flows, the dominating river feature...
