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Rafting & Kayaking Guide to the Rio Grande's Racecourse in August
The Racecourse on the Rio Grande is the most popular stretch for river rafting and kayaking in New Mexico. It’s called the Racecourse because there is an annual raft and kayak race around Mother’s Day that has been going on since the early 1950s. With a gradient of 28 feet per mile, the Racecourse is a far more demanding run than the Orilla Verde or the day Chama. The OV is wide and slow and leisurely, while the RC is steep and fast and filled with rocks. Although at low wate
Eric Mordhorst
Aug 238 min read
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New Mexico Rafting & Kayaking on the Rio Chama in August
Rio Chama below Skull Bridge at 417 CFS. At this point in the boating season, the 9-mile day stretch of the Rio Chama is the best...
Eric Mordhorst
Aug 136 min read
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Low Water Boating on the Rio Grande
Low water boating on the Rio Grande can be a demanding experience. As the river drops, more rocks are exposed, which means the boater has...
Eric Mordhorst
Jul 303 min read
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Fledgling for Rio Grande Cutthroat
It’s cutthroat season in the Rockies. We have the Rio Grande cutthroat in these parts. These native fish can be found in the tailwaters...
Eric Mordhorst
Jul 103 min read
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