Whenever I hear these words I get excited. Shoal Creek has provided us with some of the most memorable experiences on the water so far and is the birthplace of the River Jackal hoard. Many a jackal grew up in the upper reaches of Shoal Creek, learning to swim and rope swing for the first time and to us that river is home. So it is only fitting that when the annual Shoal Creek trip comes around that every Jackal within driving distance is getting their A game ready for one hell of a time.
This stretch is shaping up to be quite the trip as we will be putting in at a location further down river and taking the water of the Shoal further than we have ever been. The fall of death at Joplin and the Spring River dam will be two of the more interesting obstacles to overcome on this trip. Last year the falls took quite the toll on our band as we were unprepared for the portage and ignorant human beings that stood in our way. Be prepared this year to pack light and attack Joplin with a vengance because who knows what the damn holds at Spring River.
Keep your paddles oiled and we'll see you on the 14th!
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