
Hypalon Inflatable Boat Repair
Make sure you know what type of material you are repairing, as there are different techniques for repairing different raft materials. This article is for repairing hypalon rafts. What You...

Dry Suit or Dry Top Gasket Replacement
Many folks use the warm months to enjoy paddling in a dry top, as well as send in their dry suits for pressure tests and gasket repairs. However, when a...

Pro Tip: Poison Oak
For many mountain bikers, rafters, and kayakers poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) is one of the scariest things found in the woods. This nasty bush is commonly found in California, Oregon,...

High-Water Safety: Guidelines for Rafting Swollen Rivers
Big winters create big runoff. Whitewater rafters are looking at epically high water! Because increased flows dramatically change rivers and require a redoubling of our ongoing efforts to keep our...

Pro Tip: Spring Multi-Day Trips in Oregon
We have an impressive snowpack in Oregon and I'm getting ready for some unique multi-day trips this spring. Instead of picking a particular river, consider picking a time frame and...

Pro Tip: Setting up the Groover
Portable toilets on river trips are affectionately known as the "groover" after the grooves older metal ammo cans left on your butt cheeks after sitting on them. Modern groovers are...

Pro Tip: June Trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon
June is a great time to visit the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, but also very unpredictable. Here are some tips to help you plan your trip. Snowpack and...

Pro Tip: Winter Boating
It is that time of year, short days, cold nights, and extra layers under the drysuit. Just because it is winter doesn't mean you have to put your paddling gear...

Getting Your Raft Clean
A clean raft is a happy raft, at least in my opinion. Long days on the river, sun, sand, metal frames, and boxes can reek havoc on your beloved raft....

Pro Tip: Paddle the Middle Fork of the Salmon
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is any outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The terrain is comprised of a variety of lush, evergreen forests and dry, wide-open land with unique rock...