Whitewater rafting trip cancelled

The whitewater rafting trip on the Lower Yough for this weekend has been cancelled.

The recent rains have brought the river up to a level too high for the trip we had planned. After discussions with the outfitters, the State Park rangers that oversee the river management, and lots of time with the Weather Channel - we've decided to cancel the trip for this weekend.

For those not familiar with the Lower Yough - normal flows are around 750cfs. (cfs=cubic feet per second. 1 cfs equals about 7 1/2 gallons). Today, the Lower Yough is flowing at 7810 cfs - with rain possible there on Thursday and Friday.

The below pics are Ohiopyle Falls on the Lower Yough at 750 cfs (above) and 7000cfs (below).

Thanks to everyone for your interest in the trip and for your support in raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as I train for the the Philadelphia Triathlon as a part of LLS's Team in Training.

See you on the river.....