Day 13 - Horse Creek

Today (June 12th) we waited for the Pocatello crew to meet us at the Corn Creek boat ramp whereupon their arrival we swapped out coolers, repacked dry goods, and prepared for our entry into the Wilderness section of this expedition. It will be interesting to observe the group dynamics and how the nex six days evovle as some of us have been on the river together for almost two weeks now. Knowing the HOGs however, I do not forsee any conflicts as everyone just loves to be on the river and into the canyon.



We are camped at Horse Creek, 3.4 miles into the canyon with one major rapid called Killum under our belt. It is nice to have fresh faces and smiles on our boats and finally some kayakers in the water. Another plus for today was the intense and beautiful sunshine. A welcome warmth from the thunder and rainshowers of days previous.

For those of you who have yet to explore the river of no return, the canyon is a masterpiece of Idaho history, wilderness, and beauty. Sandy beaches, crystal cold creeks, and age old pine trees line the banks as steep rock cliffs define the "No Return" element of this river. It seems there is only one way out and as always that is to head down river.

And so this expedition moves forward like the river itself, everchanging with thunderstorms and sunshine, butterflies and may? (the message cut out here) we are truly part of something great - the HOGs this wilderness, this river. Just imagine the possibilities of all abilities.