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In my relentless search for places to escape the cold, I found Mexico. A refuge from the polar vortexes of the U.S. and a paddler\u2019s paradise.\u00a0The whitewater is so diverse that you need multiple river craft to enjoy it all! But we only had our SUPs.<\/p>\n

The headwaters of the Santa Maria River lie in the semi-desert region between the states of Queretaro and San Luis Potosi.\u00a0Flowing 150 miles from the Gulf of Mexico where it converges with multiple rivers, and finally meets the salt water. The Santa Maria has no dams and all 150 miles are excellent runnable whitewater. Five canyons, miles of class IV-V big water and a 315-foot waterfall from the Rio Gallinas make this a multi-day paddlers dream!<\/p>\n

\"DCIM108GOPRO\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We recently did the most upper stretch of Santa Maria on SUP boards.\u00a0The upper stretch is a 12-mile scenic canyon float with one class IV rapid.\u00a0Our plan was to put on in the afternoon and camp beside the class IV. Put-ins in Mexico are sometimes an adventure in itself.\u00a0This particular part of the river is a favorite watering hole for local cattle.<\/p>\n

\"DCIM108GOPRO\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Heather and I paddled the Czar 6 and Baron 6 SUPs.\u00a0The extra flotation of the six-inch thick boards comes in handy when carrying camping gear and food.\u00a0I carried the mosquito net, hammock, rain fly, a jet boil stove and a K-pump. Heather packed\u00a0the extra clothes, water filter and head lamps.<\/p>\n

The first day of paddling equaled to a little more than an hour.\u00a0We found a nice spot on an island just beside the portage. One of the amazing things about inflatable paddleboards is how comfortable they are to sleep on.\u00a0Let out half the air and you have a huge therma-rest bed.\u00a0(The Baron 6 sleeps two\u2014if you\u2019re friendly.)<\/p>\n

To avoid any bug encounters during the night, I strung our hammock loosely over the board. This hammock has mosquito netting built in and also comes with a nice rain-fly.\u00a0It looked like rain, so we used the fly as well.<\/p>\n

\"DCIM108GOPRO\"<\/a><\/p>\n

After a good night\u2019s sleep, we re-inflated the board, took a nice river shower, and launched for the next eight-and-a-half miles of class II. A portion of the old Spanish Silver Train, an improvised trail used in the 16th<\/sup> and 17th<\/sup> centuries to run silver from Peru to Panama, runs along the river\u2019s right side. Huge Sabino trees, over 500 years old, lined the river banks. The Sabino tree has one of the most impressive root systems I’ve ever seen, creating incredible erosion protection. As their roots grow and intertwine they become an unbreakable shoreline.<\/p>\n

\"DCIM133GOPRO\"<\/a><\/p>\n

As we moved farther into the canyon, the riverbed became very sandy.\u00a0If you’re just learning to SUP, the sand offers cushioning\u00a0for the inevitable falls.\u00a0There are numerous springs that enter the river as waterfalls descend on river left. I counted at least five, and all were quite a bit warmer than the actual river water. As you can imagine, they are also full of incredible vegetation.<\/p>\n

\"D\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This section of the Santa Maria passes through the historic town of Conca, Queretaro, where a Franciscan mission was built in the 1700s. There are four more, nearly identical, missions throughout the region.\u00a0At one point the river banks to the right and you can turn and see the Conca mission. It\u2019s just visible in front of Heather above the first row of trees.<\/p>\n

\"DCIM128GOPRO\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are looking for new ways to enjoy and explore using a paddle board, I highly recommend this overnight trip. SUPs are the\u00a0true SUV of paddle sports.\u00a0With the right board and dry equipment the experience is stress-free and much easier than I ever thought possible.\u00a0It\u2019s your own personal watercraft and bed rolled into one.\u00a0Make sure the run isn’t too difficult, because the weight of your gear does affect how the board handles.\u00a0I found that by moving back towards the tail balances things out and makes for a great workout too.<\/p>\n

I know it\u2019s still cold in the States right now, so roll up those boards, grab some friends and head down to Mexico and see us.\u00a0Water temps are in the 70s and there are plenty of enchiladas to share.<\/p>\n

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