2016 new year rung in on the river

By John LaConte

GLENWOOD CANYON — They are the closest thing our region has to a Polar Bear Club, carrying on an icy tradition older than many of those in attendance. On Friday 40 to 50 kayakers, whitewater rafters, stand-up paddleboarders and more braved the freezing cold waters of the Colorado River, floating the Shoshone section of rapids in Glenwood Canyon just west of the Eagle County line. Many from the Vail Valley were in attendance, in fact both of the day’s “swimmers” — those who were forced from their vessel and into the icy river — were local residents. Stand up paddleboarder …

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