| Account | At higher flows around 5000 cfs this rock becomes a severe pin hazard and has been the site of a fatality. The pillow that forms on the upstream face hides the flake below. Squeezing through the Nozzle. A rapid on the Lower Gorge. Forested river corridor along the Lower Gorge. Forested reaches of the Lower Green River Gorge. River access at Flaming Geyser State Park which serves as the take-out for the Green River Gorge and put-in for the Yo-Yo run. Wolf Bauer, who recorded the first descent of the Green River Gorge in the 1950's and led efforts to protect the gorge is recognized for his efforts as the lodge at Flaming Geyser State Park is named in his honor. Wolf was the founder of the Washington Kayak Club and one of American Whitewater's founders. Wolf Bauer, who recorded the first descent of the Green River Gorge in the 1950's and led efforts to protect the gorge. At 97 years old, Wolf was recognized for his river conservation efforts as the lodge at Flaming Geyser State Park was named in his honor. Wolf was the founder of the Washington Kayak Club and one of American Whitewater's founders. |
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| Time | 2009-05-02 04:00:00 GMT |
| Reported Date | 1241236800 |
| River Reported | Green |
| Reporter | Author of report Thomas O'Keefe 3537 NE 87th St. Seattle, WA 98115 E-mail: okeefe@americanwhitewater.org Phone: 425-417-9012 |
| River |
Green [WA]
2 - Green River Gorge III-IV
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