Video: Utter Carnage at Boise’s Downtown Whitewater Park
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The Boise Whitewater Park is an excellent example of the cool things which can be done with repurposed dams. Engineers modified the existing Thurman Mill Diversion Dam to create an adjustable water feature which can accommodate river surfers or kayakers, depending on flow rates. The wave is part of an ongoing initiative to build a world-class whitewater park in the midst of downtown Boise.
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Surfing the standing wave isn't easy, as evidenced by the numerous slams showcased in this Instagram video. For those in the market for even more river-surfing carnage, there's a live webcam of the standing wave available on the Whitewater Park website here.
Zack Skovron
AuthorBorn and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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