Last Ditch and other photos from Hajaglous
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Old time photos including Last Ditch and more from 1980's
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Carlton race Results
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Last Ditch Results
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For 2009, the Buttercup Whitewater Slalom Series is in its 43rd year. A citizen level race series, it draws competitors from across the United States as well as a number of overseas countries. A number of former paddlers have gone on to National and International prominence in whitewater competition. All levels of skill are accommodated for in the races and people new to whitewater competition are encouraged to participate.
This year there will be five races in the Buttercup series. Paddlers earn points for each class they race in at each event. First place is 5 points, second place is four points, third place is three points, and anything beyond third place is one point. Points are cumulative for the series, and first, second, and third place trophies are awarded in each class at the banquet following the last race.
Check out the web site links below for additional information on regional trips, camps, and water releases!
Disclaimer: Check with organizers for details or changes!
| EVENT DATE | EVENT LOCATION & DETAILS |
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| May 2&3 | CLINE/MCLAIN MEMORIAL SPRING RIVER RACES - Wolf River, Langlade, WI |
| Saturday Slalom, Sunday Downriver | |
| Contact: Bear Paw Adventure Resort | |
| May 16&17 (Sunday race) | APPLE RIVER. Somerset, Wisconsin. Hwy 64 bridge. |
| Class II. Well suited to beginners, but fun for all. | |
| Contact: Jeff Bolte - 715-386-9289 | |
| June 27&28 (Saturday-Sunday) |
WACKO - Wausau Whitewater Weekend: Wausau, WI |
| Class III. Course will be set up relatively "easy" for this challenging course, with a portage option for "Big Drop". Besides the slalom race there will be the exciting "dash for cash". Training Camp June 22-26 precedes the race. For camp details and water release dates, see the web site. | |
| Contact: Tom Wood - 715-845-3969 www.wausauwhitewater.org (then select Events) |
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| July 24-26 (Friday-Sunday) |
RODEO and BUTTERCUP EVENT - St. Louis River at Carlton, MN-20 min from Duluth, MN Look here for Info and Registration |
| Class III. Located in a deep scenic gorge. This challenging course will be run at alower water level for the Buttercup race. Practice water, rodeo, and other events precede the Sunday slalom race. | |
| Contact: Randy Carlson -218-726-6177 More umdrsop.org Info Here Note: Scroll down to the "Thirteenth Annual St. Louis River Whitewater Rendezvous" |
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| September 19 | LAST DITCH SLALOM (Wolf River): White Lake, WI- 45 min N.E. of Wausau, WI Pre register by Sept. 10th for free lunch. Information and Registration |
| Class I-III. For all abilities including a flatwater course option. *** Buttercup Final Race and Series Awards | |
| Contact: Scott Stalheim - 715-748-0647 |
