Finding people to paddle with can feel overwhelming and stressful, especially if you’ve just moved to a new town. The good news? There are plenty of strategies for making and...

Our friend Howard (AKA How Pow) has nine tips for kayaking in a large group. "Although larger groups can have their issues, with a few precautions they can be awesome....

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...

The holidays are here, you need an extra gift or two for someone, and you only have a few days left. Here is a list of some awesome gear any...

Whether you are on a weeks long Grand Canyon trip, a quick over night on river close to home, or a trip to a foreign land, you are going to...

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...

Spring river trips can be the trickiest trips to plan. Of course you want nice weather, great flows, and be the only person on the river. However, that is rarely...

The sun is shining, the snow is starting to melt, permits have been issued, and that means rafting season is almost here! Time to go through your gear, inflate your...

We have all brought a friend on their first river adventure. Whether it be a quick mellow half-day float or a multi-day whitewater adventure, we have all been there. Next...

Every January boating groups around the country (maybe the world) get together in person, video chats, or long email chains and formulate a plan to get the perfect season of...