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Michael Hughes

Michael grew up in the small Minnesota town of Stewartville. He spent his days outside in the woods and riding a bike. The only thing that has changed is his location. Oregon is now home and he is still outside, riding a bike, and paddling where ever the water is.

Recent Posts from Michael

Pro Tip: River Etiquette

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The river can be a busy place with lots of moving parts, users, and ideas. A common understanding of river etiquette for all types of rafts can make or break...

New Gear For 2022

Friday, December 10, 2021

2022 is just around the corner. Low inventory and supply chain issues continue to be a problem but there is still new gear coming soon. Here are a couple pieces...

River Lovers Gift Guide

Thursday, December 2, 2021

The holiday season is upon us and you may be thinking about getting a gift for a fellow river lover. Hopefully you haven't waited to long to track some of...

Gear Reviews: AeroPress Go Coffee Maker

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

I am certainly not a coffee expert but I do drink a lot of coffee. There are also so many different ways to prepare coffee, some good, some not so...

Gear Reviews: Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core SLX Sleeping Pad

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

While raft trips are sort of like a car camping trip, there is a limit to how much stuff you should bring. Wether you are on a private trip with...

Pro Tip: Planning And Packing For A Fishing Trip Pt. 3

Thursday, September 16, 2021

After all the above planning and preparation, you’re ready to raft and fish. However, there are a few final things to consider. Just like we leave our campsites as, or...

Pro Tip: Planning And Packing For A Fishing Trip Pt. 2

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

We are back with Jesse from Sage Fly Fishing to talk about gear! When combining fly fishing with a multi-day float trip, I take a minimalist approach to my fishing...

Pro Tip: Planning And Packing For A Fishing Trip Pt. 1

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

You and you friends are planning a rafting trip. You’ve decided that you’d like to fish on your trip – awesome! What now? Are the fishing regulations? I wonder what...

Pro Tip: Prepping For The River Season

Thursday, April 15, 2021

With the days nice and long, the temperatures warming up, and the snow starting to melt it is almost river season. Unless you spend the winter months on the river...

Paddle Sports in the COVID-19 Era Wrap Up

Friday, April 2, 2021

When COVID started shutting everything down just over a year ago it seemed like there would be two possible outcomes. Things would be back to normal in a couple of...

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