Upper Big Creek, Jan.01

Boyd Ruppelt and Midnight Hole
(photo Samantha Brunner)
Then I followed the guys down to the next fun little rapid...

Boyd Ruppelt- photo Samantha Brunner
We finally get to the main rapid, Action Alley. Boyd and Brad were the only two to fire it up. This was Brad's first time down- both of them totally styled it!
Boyd and Brad scouting the top of Action Alley.
(photo Samantha Brunner)
Boyd boofing in Action Alley- by Samantha Brunner
Brad Sutton in Action Alley- by Samantha Brunner
After Action Alley, it was my turn to get in. I have to admit, Upper Big Creek looked very intimidating to me, so I was a little nervous! Nevertheles I had a blast!! Nobody swam, but I definitely flipped a time or two!
Drew Armstrong on Upper Big Creek- photo: Boyd Ruppelt
Me and my Hero having fun- by Boyd Ruppelt
Adam from Alabama, by Boyd Ruppelt
Upper Big Creek is definitely the most continuous run I have done so far. It is one of my most favorite runs: tight, technical, and lots of boofs- what more could a girl want.... besides waterfalls??? I love this Smokies run and I can't wait to do it again, but this time I'm going further up!
Samantha