A unique phenomenon in Colorado called ‘Big Sur’ allows local surfers to take part in their hobby without going to be beach.
A unique phenomenon in Colorado called ‘Big Sur’ allows local surfers to take part in their hobby without heading to the beach.
Basically it’s when massive waves hit the water, but these waves stay in the same place. ‘Big Sur’ only happens when water pours over a submerged bridge.
That runoff makes the conditions in DeBeque Canyon perfect for water enthusiasts including surfers, paddlers, white water rafters and kayakers. On average, flows usually reach about 20,000 cubic feet per second, but this week, the water is running at 26,000 cubic feet per second.
One river surfer, who is using this year’s ‘Big Sur’ to her advantage is Brittany Parker. She remarked “It just feels fast, and it feels powerful. You've got to definitely make sure that you've got all the right gear. You just want to have a good knowledge of the river because it's definitely a force to be reckoned with.”
People who are flocking to the Colorado River are being warned about possible debris in the water including telephone poles and cottonwood trees. The last time ‘Big Sur’ appeared on the river was in 2011.
Given that it hasn’t been around in quite some time, people are trying to make the most out of ‘Big Sur’ while it lasts.
A unique phenomenon in Colorado called ‘Big Sur’ allows local surfers to take part in their hobby without heading to the beach.
Basically it’s when massive waves hit the water, but these waves stay in the same place. ‘Big Sur’ only happens when water pours over a submerged bridge.
That runoff makes the conditions in DeBeque Canyon perfect for water enthusiasts including surfers, paddlers, white water rafters and kayakers. On average, flows usually reach about 20,000 cubic feet per second, but this week, the water is running at 26,000 cubic feet per second.
One river surfer, who is using this year’s ‘Big Sur’ to her advantage is Brittany Parker. She remarked “It just feels fast, and it feels powerful. You've got to definitely make sure that you've got all the right gear. You just want to have a good knowledge of the river because it's definitely a force to be reckoned with.”
People who are flocking to the Colorado River are being warned about possible debris in the water including telephone poles and cottonwood trees. The last time ‘Big Sur’ appeared on the river was in 2011.
Given that it hasn’t been around in quite some time, people are trying to make the most out of ‘Big Sur’ while it lasts.
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