2025 River Festivals
Whitewater festivals are basically summer camp for river people—except with bigger rapids, better stories, and way more questionable footwear. Whether you're here to race, boogie, or just cheer from the...
Recent Posts from Courtney
Pro Tips: Packing Smart on Multi-day Rafting Trips
Packing for a multi-day rafting trip takes a bit of planning, but with over a decade of guiding experience, I’ve learned a few things to make the process easier. From...
Courtney's Guide to R2ing
R2ing in my Minimax is one of my favorite ways to experience the river. I’ve shared my boat with complete novices, kayakers checking out new sections, experienced rafters, and my...
Do We Still Need Zach?
Most Tuesdays Zach goes live on Youtube to answer questions he has received over the past week. Zach has been immersed in the whitewater community since college at UC Davis....
Video Review: Getting Beat Down
Some boaters are drawn to big munching holes, others avoid them at all cost. Sometimes you make it through, other times you and maybe your boat go along for the...
The Best Colorado Rafting Day Trips for Families
Rafting is one of the most exhilarating and family-friendly outdoor activities, offering the perfect mix of adventure and bonding time in the great outdoors. Colorado is home to some of...
Pro Tip: Planning A Middle Fork of the Salmon River Trip
Did you open an "congratulations you won a Middle Fork of the Salmon permit" email? If so, congrats. Here are some tips to help you plan you first, 2nd, or...
Gear Review: Astral Layla LE
Every year Astral makes limited edition, artistically decorated runs of their popular PFDs. This season Astral released their first “LE” of the women’s specific PFD, the Layla. What I like...
Pro Tip: 7 Tips For Multi-Day Raft Trips in Cold Weather
Without the proper gear and preparation, rafting in cold weather can go from being fun to a survival situation fast. With the right gear and knowledge, though, cold weather rafting...
Pro Tip: 6 Different Ways to Brew Coffee on a River Trip
For me, there is no better way to enjoy a morning on the river than with a nice cup of coffee. While most of us coffee drinkers already have a...
