Upper Gordon

Upper Gordon is certainly the most intimidating rapid at any level. It is essentially a class 3-4 drop into a huge wave/hole. To the river right is typically a nasty pour over and the left can consist of many unpleasant things at most levels. Run center right until you pass the worst the left has to offer then start making your way river left. If done right you can slip into the huge eddy on the left after the main falls. This is deceivingly difficult to do. Many choose to hit the wave instead for a more intense ride, there is little worry of recirculation and the river is plenty deep at most levels. If catch the left hand eddy, surf the last wave and don't forget to look upriver at the falls you just conquered. This section is easily scouted from the Wilderness Camp road.