River Report: Nenana
Just when you thought it was time to pack up the raft and go home...two friends and I rafted the Nenana in a 14' NRS Otter, from Denali Village to Healy around September 24th. Water was low but the indicator was still in the green on the hydrology report. Temps were in the lower to mid thirties (f) and there was snow, mixed with rain, which didn't bother us much. It actually made for great drysuit weather, as long as you kept paddling. Thats why I had my crew assist. Otherwise, it was perfectly doable with oars. Most of the rapids (and cliffs) were avoidable. I was pushing my ability to control the raft and maneuver in close quarters - only came close to flipping once. Water was a little tame compared to summer, and quite a few more rocks to avoid, as could be expected.