
Pro Tips: Gear Upgrades for 2025
When I find a pice of gear I like I usually stick with it until it can no longer be used. I will even buy multiples of that gear so...

Pro Tips: Lighting Options For Camp
When the sun dips below the horizon on a river trip, having the right lighting makes all the difference. Whether it’s navigating camp, cooking dinner, or simply creating a cozy...

Pro Tip: Meeting and Keeping Paddling Friends
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...

Pro Tips: Whitewater Kayaking In A Large Group
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....

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...

Pro Tips: Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
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...

Pro Tips: Water Filters
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...

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...

Pro Tips: Spring River Trip Packing
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...

Pro Tips: First Trip of the Season
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...