Using the Pusher Tool to Remove Air Bubbles

Hypalon Inflatable Boat Repair

By: Zach, December 9, 2018

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...

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Neck Gasket Repair Tools

Dry Suit or Dry Top Gasket Replacement

By: Michael Hughes, March 6, 2018

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...

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Poison Oak

Pro Tip: Poison Oak

By: Zach, October 13, 2017

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,...

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

High-Water Safety: Guidelines for Rafting Swollen Rivers

By: Bill McGinnis, April 25, 2017

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...

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Camping on the Illinois River

Pro Tip: Spring Multi-Day Trips in Oregon

By: Zach, March 9, 2017

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...

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Selway Fabrication River Bank Toilet

Pro Tip: Setting up the Groover

By: Zach, May 12, 2016

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...

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Pistol Creek Rapid at 6.5 feet

Pro Tip: June Trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon

By: Zach, February 13, 2016

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...

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Winter Boating on the South Fork of Rough and Ready Creek

Pro Tip: Winter Boating

By: Michael Hughes, February 9, 2016

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...

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finish-clean-raft

Getting Your Raft Clean

By: Michael Hughes, September 11, 2015

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....

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Scenery on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Pro Tip: Paddle the Middle Fork of the Salmon

By: Emily Singletary, April 21, 2015

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...

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