Noreast Riverboarders

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Permalink Reply by Rob Larkham on February 13, 2010 at 4:47pm

Max, I'm alive and well in Western Mass. I have been away from the computer for a couple months. My wife said I was spending too much time online and not with her. I stepped away from Facebook as well as other social sites. However, I'm excited to get out in the spring. I need a new 7mm suit but that shouldn't be a problem. For the most part i stick to Western mass but would not mind some trips North. I'm working 70-80 hours a weeks so need to plan ahead. I run the Dryway in Northwestern Ma which is part of the Deerfield River. About 3.5 miles of class 3-4. Fun run and multiple runs can be made in a day. It has a few fun surf waves. Stay in touch and we will see if we can hook up. I'm an old guy (43) :) so not sure how much racing or competition I'm looking for.

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Permalink Reply by Max Rapoport on February 16, 2010 at 2:52pm

Sounds great. I realized after writing that what I was may have come off a bit 'gung-ho'. It just seemed that becasue of the shorter length and easy access to a lot of the runs up here, that they sort lend themselves to competition I'm really just interested in running rivers.
Also, I thought it was you (Rob) that is a member of a swiftwater rescue team? I'd be interested to know more about that. Or if anyone knows of any rec. companies in the noreast looking for guides.
One final note, and this is applies to the whole community. Don't let age decide whether or not you can compete. Look at Peter C. he's in his 50's and he's the national champ.

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Permalink Reply by Rob Larkham on February 24, 2010 at 12:45pm

Max, this past summer I didn't let my age dictate whether or not I competed. In my earlier days I was a three time state champ wrestler. Well, at 42 I decided to hit the mat again. I tore out my recently reconstructed shoulder and need surgery again and don't think I'll ever do that again. I will NEVER slow down I just need to approach things at my own speed and not be pushed by the urge to compete. PLUS, I hate to lose. :)

As far as the Swift Water Rescue goes, I'm a volunteer firefighter and with that I'm part of a swift water team and a high angle rescue team. I don't excel at either but am passionate about being safe.

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Permalink Reply by Ian "Twiggy" Rummer on March 1, 2010 at 11:48pm

Hey,

I'm going to be over in PA in the summer (June to September). I don't do winters and NZ is gonna be far too cold!. I will mostly be working as a climbing instructor, but I'd love to get out and do some rivers too. Give me a shout if you're keen. Even if you're not do you have any ideas for good rivers in/near PA to run. I will be in the Northeast of the state, in the Poconos Mountains.

Cheers

Twig

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