Takhini River jaws of death

Screwing around in the Takhini River down from Kusawa Lake during high water (July 09) up to a class three rapids, affectionately known as the "jaws of death"

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Autos & Vehicles

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• jet boat boating
• takhini
• yukon
• whitehorse
• jaws

[1965yukon]

Never mind the "Gums of Death", if you want some real excitement, head up Kusawa to where the upper Takhini comes in. Then go for a run up the Takhini to Takhini Lake. Guaranteed white knuckle trip. I tried it in my Wooldridge in low water and managed to eddy out and get turned around before the "fun" really began.

I'd love to get up there with a rig like the Bulldog or Extreme Duty.

[markpav11]

I know, I know, the "gums of worry" aren't really that big of a deal with a good boat. We did the North Big Salmon for about 30 miles this fall, and I need to upload some of the dodgy video from that trip sometime. Takhini Lake sounds like a plan for the summer. The Bulldog sucks in any kind of chop so I hate Kusawa. Can you make it all the way to the lake? Is It better in high or low water? And more importantly, are there sheep up there!?

[razorboard1]

Its a fun run from the yukon river up to kusawa . the rapids are always fun we make it a couple times a year.

[toddpeterson74]

That takes balls doing it with a Sportjet!I'd feel better with a gas-guzzling v8!

[1965yukon]

LOL!!

Many a canoe has been defeated by the Gums.

I posted a video of the upper Takhini. No action, lame commentary (me), but gives you and idea of "the goods"

[1965yukon]

PM'd you

[MrSourdough1]

Nice video Mad Dog. I look forward to one where you get some air!

Cheers