K.M. enjoying a Rogue River trip

Rookie of the Year: Magic Tricks for Your First Season Guiding

By: K.M. Collins, October 2, 2023

My first season officially guiding was a real sink or swim, thrown to the wolves kind of situation. Although I was lucky enough to work under my mentor and learn...

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Rafting on the Owyhee River

Pro Tip: Planning a Lower Owyhee Trip

By: Michael Hughes, May 11, 2023

Looking to get on the illusive Owyhee River? Cross your fingers for a good snowpack, some spring rains, and clear sunny skies for the perfect spring river trip! Permits This...

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Highwater Owyhee

Pro Tips: Owyhee River at High Water

By: Michael Hughes, April 20, 2023

The Owyhee River is fickle and it relies on a good snowpack and some rain to produce great flows. Every so often the water rises to the 8,000-10,000+ CFS range....

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Colorado has many fun family rafting options

The Best Colorado Rafting Day Trips for Families

By: Courtney Sweeney, March 16, 2023

Without further ado, in no particular order, here are my picks! Arkansas River - Browns Canyon Salida or Buena Vista President Obama designated Brown's Canyon as a National Monument in...

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Velvet Falls on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River at 6.5 feet

Pro Tip: Planning A Middle Fork of the Salmon River Trip

By: Courtney Sweeney, March 9, 2023

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...

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Pro Tip: Planning A Multi-Day Rogue River Trip

By: Michael Hughes, February 23, 2023

Did you just open an "congratulations you won a Rogue River permit" email? If so congrats. Here are some tips to help you plan you first, maybe 2nd of whatever...

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Whitewater Resources

Pro Tip: Best Whitewater Related Resources

By: Michael Hughes, February 16, 2023

Whitewater is a pretty small niche in the sports world. There aren't huge areas hosting events for the masses. Accessing whitewater for many begins with long hours driving just to...

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Anochor Feature

Pro Tip: Anchors

By: Michael Hughes, February 10, 2023

Your boat is really stuck on a rock, in the middle of a huge rapid, you are calm and relaxed, and start to form a plan. You move some gear,...

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Cooler Management

Pro Tip: Cooler Management on Rafting Trips

By: Nick Wright, February 2, 2023

Packing the coolers is a very important part of your camping or rafting trip. Meal times are where everyone comes together to remember the day, and enjoy the comfort of...

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Rafts at Camp in the Grand Canyon

Pro Tip: Gear For Rafting the Grand Canyon

By: Zach, January 27, 2023

Before rafting through the Grand Canyon I was provided many gear suggestions from fellow boaters. Since I flew to Flagstaff for the trip, what I could bring was somewhat limited...

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