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題名: The Spring Thaw Means a River Rush
記者: By MICHELLE HIGGINS
発行日: May 11, 2008
URL: http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/05/11/travel/11pracriver.html
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【Passage/本文】
It's time to stash your snowboard and blow up your
inner tube.
A significant spring thaw is expected to make the
boating and rafting season stronger and longer this
summer--especially out West.
Abundant snow this winter and a cool spring have
created snowpacks well above average throughout most
of the West, with some sites measuring as much as
double their normal levels.
After several years of drought, runoff on the upper
Colorado River Basin is expected to open up new
recreation opportunities that haven't been seen in
years.
For example, the Dolores River was floatable for
less than two weeks last year, but the high snowpack
means that this year the river could to be open to recreation from now through June.
On Lake Powell a shortcut route named Castle Rock Cut
is expected to be open for the first time in nearly
five years.
Even Lake Mead, which has seen water levels drop
consistently over the years, won't see water levels
fall as far as expected earlier this year.
Marina owners are happy because the higher water
levels this season should help eliminate the need to
relocate marina facilities as in the past.
And rafting and boating outfitters are practically
beside themselves over the good water conditions.
Rafting and boating trips are filling up fast as the
word gets out about the heavy thaw.
While all this water is good news for boaters and
floaters, there is a downside.
All the moisture can mean outdoors enthusiasts may
have to wait to enjoy certain land-based activities
like hiking and camping.
Muddy roads and slow-melting snow can limit accessibility and trails in the high country are expected to be accessible later than normal.
Hikers should be ready to consider low-elevation
hikes as an alternative.
■■■ NY Timesの記事 ■■■
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題名: The Spring Thaw Means a River Rush
記者: By MICHELLE HIGGINS
発行日: May 11, 2008
URL: http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/05/11/travel/11pracriver.html
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【Passage/本文】
It's time to stash your snowboard and blow up your
inner tube.
A significant spring thaw is expected to make the
boating and rafting season stronger and longer this
summer--especially out West.
Abundant snow this winter and a cool spring have
created snowpacks well above average throughout most
of the West, with some sites measuring as much as
double their normal levels.
After several years of drought, runoff on the upper
Colorado River Basin is expected to open up new
recreation opportunities that haven't been seen in
years.
For example, the Dolores River was floatable for
less than two weeks last year, but the high snowpack
means that this year the river could to be open to recreation from now through June.
On Lake Powell a shortcut route named Castle Rock Cut
is expected to be open for the first time in nearly
five years.
Even Lake Mead, which has seen water levels drop
consistently over the years, won't see water levels
fall as far as expected earlier this year.
Marina owners are happy because the higher water
levels this season should help eliminate the need to
relocate marina facilities as in the past.
And rafting and boating outfitters are practically
beside themselves over the good water conditions.
Rafting and boating trips are filling up fast as the
word gets out about the heavy thaw.
While all this water is good news for boaters and
floaters, there is a downside.
All the moisture can mean outdoors enthusiasts may
have to wait to enjoy certain land-based activities
like hiking and camping.
Muddy roads and slow-melting snow can limit accessibility and trails in the high country are expected to be accessible later than normal.
Hikers should be ready to consider low-elevation
hikes as an alternative.
