CaliBurnFest 2013 - Click Here

Cal-Salmon Race 2013 - Click Here

CaliBurnFest 2012 - Click Here

Cal-Salmon Race 2012 - Click Here





Cal-Salmon Race 2011 - Click Here

CaliBurnFest 2010 - Click Here


2010 Cal-Salmon Nordheimer/Butler/? Race - Click Here


CaliBurnFest 2009 - Click Here

2009 Cal-Salmon Nordheimer Race: Click Here

2008 Cali-Burn Fest: Click Here

2008 Cal-Salmon Nordheimer Race: Click Here

CaliBurnFest 07': Click Here

Other Past Events:
AW Cataract Canyon Challenge Fundraiser
Santa Cruz Surf Comp '07

Run Descriptions:

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CaliBurnFest'13

Date: October 11th-13th, 2013
Where: Burnt Ranch Gorge, Trinity River.

Benefiting: Matt Thomas & Project Walk. For More on Matt: Click Here

Huge Thanks to our Sponsors:

Saturday, October 12th.
10:45am - Safety Meeting at the Dump. IF YOU ARE PADDLING THE GORGE TO SPECTATE PLEASE MEET AT 10:45AM FOR A QUICK SAFETY MEETING.
11:00am - Racers Meeting at the Dump.
Noon: Race begins from the Son of Scrapper to the bottom of #2, Rafts welcome. After the Classic there will be a Slalom through the rapid Hennessey.

Camping To Be Determined.

Directions to Burnt Ranch Dump (Put-in):

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Winner History:
2012 - Darin Albright (LB) David Maurier  (SB) Oregon Rafting Team (Raft)
2011 -
2010 - Dan Menten (LB) Justin Patt (SB) Flair Whitewater (Raft)
2009 - Rush Sturges(LB) Taylor Robertson(SB) Bigfoot(Raft)
2008 - Charlie Center (All SB)
2007 - Charlie Center(LB) Todd Baker(SB) Bigfoot(Raft)
2006 - Charlie Center(LB) Leif Anderson(SB)
2005 - Alex Wolfgram - 3,700cfs Playboat.

For more info on last year's race:Cick Here

2009 Wrap-up Video (AWetState Production)
Cali Burn Fest 09 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

2008 Wrap-up Video (AWetState Production)
Cali-Burn Fest '08 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

2006 Results Video


2006 Promo Video

Cal-Salmon 2013

Cal-Salmon Nordheimer Race 2013 Information

Benefiting: Matt Thomas in his recovery at Project Walk. For more information about Matt go to mattnevergivesup.org

When: May 3 - May 5, 2013 - Race on May 4th, Starts @ 1:23pm. BE ON TIME! Registration from 10am-12 pm. Mass start, all watercraft welcome.

Where: Nordheimer section of the Cal-Salmon. Race is from the Put-In at Nordheimer Creek Beach to the end of Freight Train Rapid. This is a Class IV-V run.

Cost: As always everything is free and donations to Matt Thomas are accepted. Due to permit and insurance issues there is a $5 insurance fee for anyone who is not ACA member. Can be paid before race.

Help Wanted: Safety and Volunteers needed. Help is appreciated. Key safety spots- Bloomers, Cascade, and bottom of Last Chance.

Race Theme: Smurfs vs My Little Pony. Everyone is encouraged to race in their costume, make sure you still float...and do not litter!

Camping: Free camping will be available at two reserved campsites at Nordheimer Campground, CA. 

Support Local: Salmon River Outpost is based out of Somes Bar, Ca with the best beer selection around. Stop by and grab your groceries for the weekend.  

IF YOU PACK IT IN PLEASE PACK IT OUT. LET'S DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THE SALMON RIVER BEAUTIFUL!

For Questions Contact:

Paul Gillingham

gillingham89@gmail.com

530-598-2408

Cal-Salmon Race 2013

Cal-Salmon Nordheimer Race 2013 Information

Benefiting: Matt Thomas in his recovery at Project Walk. For more information about Matt go to mattnevergivesup.org

When: May 3 - May 5, 2013 - Race on May 4th, Starts @ 1:23pm. Mass start, all watercraft welcome.

Where: Nordheimer section of the Cal-Salmon. Race is from the Put-In at Nordheimer Creek Beach to the end of Freight Train Rapid. This is a Class IV-V run.

Cost: As always everything is free and donations to Matt Thomas are excepted. Due to permit and insurance issues there is a $5 insurance fee for anyone who is not ACA member. Can be paid before race.

Help Wanted: Safety and Volunteers needed. Help is appreciated. Key safety spots- Bloomers, Cascade, and bottom of Last Chance.

Race Theme: Smurfs vs My Little Pony. Everyone is encouraged to race in their costume, make sure you still float...and do not litter!

Camping: Free camping will be available at two reserved campsites at Nordheimer Campground, CA. 

Support Local: Salmon River Outpost is based out of Somes Bar, Ca with the best beer selection around. Stop by and grab your groceries for the weekend.  

IF YOU PACK IT IN PLEASE PACK IT OUT. LET'S DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THE SALMON RIVER BEAUTIFUL!

For Questions Contact:

Paul Gillingham

gillingham89@gmail.com

530-598-2408

CaliBurnFest 2012

CaliBurnFest 2012 Results

Date: October 12th-14th, 2012
Where: Camel Rock + Burnt Ranch Gorge, Trinity River.

Benefiting: Matt Thomas & Project Walk. For More on Matt: Click Here

Huge Thanks to our Sponsors:

Schedule:
Friday, October 12th at Noon, Big Air Expression Session, Camel Rock - Westhaven, CA.
No Rules, just surf and have a good time. The best aerials, combos, rides, carnage, etc caught on video and submitted, wins.

Directions to Camel Rock:

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Saturday, October 13th.
10:45am - Safety Meeting at the Dump. IF YOU ARE PADDLING THE GORGE TO SPECTATE PLEASE MEET AT 10:45AM FOR A QUICK SAFETY MEETING.
11:00am - Racers Meeting at the Dump.
Noon: Race begins from the Son of Scrapper to the bottom of #2, Rafts welcome. After the Classic there will be a Slalom through the rapid Hennessey.

Camping To Be Determined.

Directions to Burnt Ranch Dump (Put-in):

View Larger Map

Winner History:
2011 -
2010 - Dan Menten (LB) Justin Patt (SB) Flair Whitewater (Raft)
2009 - Rush Sturges(LB) Taylor Robertson(SB) Bigfoot(Raft)
2008 - Charlie Center (All SB)
2007 - Charlie Center(LB) Todd Baker(SB) Bigfoot(Raft)
2006 - Charlie Center(LB) Leif Anderson(SB)
2005 - Alex Wolfgram - 3,700cfs Playboat.

For more info on last year's race:Cick Here

2009 Wrap-up Video (AWetState Production)
Cali Burn Fest 09 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

2008 Wrap-up Video (AWetState Production)
Cali-Burn Fest '08 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

2006 Results Video


2006 Promo Video

Cal-Salmon Race 2012

Cal-Salmon Nordheimer Race 2012 Information

Benefiting: Matt Thomas & Project Walk

When: May 4 - May 6, 2010 - Race on May 5th, Race starts on time at 1:23pm. Rafts and kayaks welcome.

Where: Nordheimer section of the Cal-Salmon. Race is from the Put-In at Nordheimer Creek Beach to the end of Freight Train Rapid. This is a Class IV-V run.

Why: A Benefit for Matt Thomas and continuing his recovery at Project Walk. For more information about Matt & Project Walk click here: Matt Never Gives Up! & Project Walk

Cost: As always everything is free. Due to permit and insurance issues there is a $5 insurance fee for anyone who is not ACA member. Can be paid before race.

Help Wanted: Safety and Volunteers needed. Help is appreciated.

Race Theme: Occupy vs THE MAN. Everyone is encouraged to race in their costume, make sure you still float...and do not litter!

Camping: Free camping will be available at two reserved campsites at Nordheimer Campground.

IF YOU PACK IT IN PLEASE PACK IT OUT. LET'S DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THE SALMON RIVER

BEAUTIFUL!

For Questions Contact:

Paul Gamache

paulgamache@gmail.com

707.407.9500

Cal-Salmon Race 2011

Cal-Salmon Race 2011 Results:

Longboat:
1st-Dan Menten
2nd-Danny Salazar

Shortboat-
1st-Jared Sandeen
2nd-Frazer Tear
3rd-Paul Gillingham

Cal-Salmon Nordheimer Race 2011 Information

Benefiting: Matt Thomas & Project Walk

When: May 6 - May 8, 2010 - Race on May 7th, Race starts on time at 1:23pm. Rafts and kayaks welcome.

Where: Nordheimer section of the Cal-Salmon. Race is from the Put-In at Nordheimer Creek Beach to the end

of Freight Train Rapid. This is a Class IV-V run.

Why: A Benefit for Matt Thomas and continuing his recovery at Project Walk. For more information about Matt

& Project Walk click here: Matt Never Gives Up! & Project Walk

Cost: As always everything is free. Due to permit and insurance issues there is a $5 insurance fee for anyone

who is not ACA member. Can be paid before race.

Help Wanted: Safety and Volunteers needed. Help is appreciated.

Race Theme: Cheerleaders vs Nerds. Everyone is encouraged to race in their costume, make sure you still

float...and do not litter!

Camping: Free camping will be available at two reserved campsites at Nordheimer Campground. Donations

accepted for camping reservations.

IF YOU PACK IT IN PLEASE PACK IT OUT. LET'S DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THE SALMON RIVER

BEAUTIFUL!

For Questions Contact:

Paul Gillingham

Cpg5@humboldt.edu

530-598-2408

CaliBurnFest 2010

2010 Results:

(LB) Kayak Men:

1. Dan Menten

2. Charlie Center

3. Scott Ligare

(SB) Kayak Men:

1. Justin Patt

2. David Maurier

3. Martin Belden

(LB) Kayak Women

1. Christie Glissmeyer

(SB) Kayak Women:

1. Kim Russell

Raft:

1. Flair Whitewater

2010 Video Results From www.awetstate.com

Cali-Burn Fest 2010 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

Date: October 8th-10th, 2010
Where: Camel Rock + Burnt Ranch Gorge, Trinity River.

Benefiting: Matt Thomas & Project Walk. For More on Matt: Click Here

Huge Thanks to our Sponsors:

Schedule:
Friday, October 8thth at Noon, Big Air Expression Session, Camel Rock - Westhaven, CA.
No Rules, just surf and have a good time. The best aerials, combos, rides, carnage, etc caught on video and submitted, wins.

Directions to Camel Rock:

View Larger Map

Saturday, October 9th.
10:45am - Safety Meeting at the Dump. IF YOU ARE PADDLING THE GORGE TO SPECTATE PLEASE MEET AT 10:45AM FOR A QUICK SAFETY MEETING.
11:00am - Racers Meeting at the Dump.
Noon: Race begins from the Son of Scrapper to the bottom of #2, Rafts welcome. After the Classic there will be a Slalom through the rapid Hennessey. Racers will have to navigate gates (if we get them up in time), catch certain eddies, etc.

Camping To Be Determined.

Directions to Burnt Ranch Dump (Put-in):

View Larger Map

Winner History:
2009 - Rush Sturges(LB) Taylor Robertson(SB) Bigfoot(Raft)
2008 - Charlie Center(All SB)
2007 - Charlie Center(LB) Todd Baker(SB) Bigfoot(Raft)
2006 - Charlie Center(LB) Leif Anderson(SB)
2005 - Alex Wolfgram - 3,700cfs Playboat.

For more info on last year's race:Cick Here

2009 Wrap-up Video (AWetState Production)

Cali Burn Fest 09 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

2008 Wrap-up Video (AWetState Production)

Cali-Burn Fest '08 from Daniel Brasuell on Vimeo.

2006 Results Video


2006 Promo Video

Cal-Salmon Race 2010

Salmon River Race 2010 - Photo: Orion Meredith.

2010 Results:



1st Place Kayak - Dan Menten 4x winner!
1st Place Raft - WET River Trips!

Supported by:




WET River Trips - Steve Liles Photos: GALLERY




Wes Schrecongost Photos: GALLERY


Sara Copp Photos:


Russell Heard Photos:


Orion Meredith Photos:


Thanks to everyone for rallying out!


4/29/10 Update:

Sounds like the road is going to remain closed for at least another week. If you're coming in from the East remember the road will be closed just past Freight Train.

Camping at Oak Bottom campground, $5 ACA "Racer" Fee. Everything else is free. We'll have a raffle if you want to win some gear.

Race from Butler Ledge (either above or below, tbd) to the bottom of either the Maw, Overhang, or below.

Salmon at 8.5' and rising.

When: April 30 - May 2nd, 2010 - Race on May 1st, Race starts 1:23pm at Put-in. (Either Butler Ledge or Nordheimer Creek Beach)

Where: Nordheimer or Bulter section of the Cal-Salmon.

Cost: As always everything is free. Due to permit and insurance issues there is a $5 insurance fee for anyone who is not ACA. Needed: Safety and Volunteers. More on this later but if you can help out I can definitely use your help.

Themed Race: Hippies vs Nascar. Everyone is encouraged to race in their costume, just be sure you'll still float...and doesn't litter the river!

IF YOU PACK IT IN PLEASE PACK IT OUT. LET'S DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THE SALMON RIVER BEAUTIFUL!


Camping: Free camping will be available at "Campgrounds A+B" at the Nordheimer Campground (Same spot as last year) or at Oak Bottom Campground if Nordy is closed.

Map to Oak Bottom Campground.

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Map to Nordheimer Campground.


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For Information on last year's race: Click Here

2009 Results
1st Overall - Dan Menten (Laser)
1st Women's Long Boat - Christie Glissmeyer (Green Boat)
1st Men's SB - Tye
1st R4 Raft - Oregon Rafting Team


Thanks to Shon Bollock for the video!

2007 & 08 videos thanks to Daniel Brasuell and AWetState.