Wild and Scenic Multi-day Whitewater: A River Guides Rafting and Reading List
In 1968, congress passed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Through this legislation, protections were outlined (however not guaranteed in perpetuity) to preserve key rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and...
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Pushing and Pulling | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
"Every time aaron offers an opinion zach jumps down his throat or flusters around like somebody killed his dog." - Listener Check out this episode's sponsor GoRafting.com! In this episode...
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Swimmer Rescue | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
This week Zach and Steve look at a few videos that demonstrate swimmer rescue. Cody joins in at the the end to help answer a question about picking good boating...
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Flips and Surfs | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
Cody from Private Whitewater is back on the scene to help Zach and Aaron dissect this Friday's flips and surfs. Gear Garage is for entertainment only. For formal training, check...
River Raft Guide Certifications: Rescue, First Aid, and IRF
Top commercial river companies want to hire top performing guides. And one of the best ways to demonstrate you are a top performer is whitewater credentials. On a side note,...
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Little Green Wall | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
Gear Garage has a special guest on this Friday's show, Cody from Private Whitewater. Zach and Cody pick apart video review on the Illinois. Gear Garage is for entertainment only....
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Wing Boat Size | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
Zach and Courtney discuss the different sizes of Wing boats, and how they differ from other brands out there. Gear Garage is for entertainment only. For formal training, check out:...
Pro Tip: Planning a Lower Owyhee Trip
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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Tracking and High Water | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
Zach and Aaron discuss what it means for a raft to track, and the upcoming high-water season on the west coast.
North Fork Crooked Trip Report
Written By Yann Crist-Evans Class: II, III, IV (P) Length: 17.8 miles Flow: 500-2500 cfs Character: forested, canyon Gradient: avg 38 fpm Season: spring snowmelt (extremely short season) Hazards: logs,...
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Cool Friend: Matt Cronin
On Gear Garage's latest new segment, Cool Friends, Zach sits down with Matt Cronin of Cronin Inflatables.
Do We Still Need Zach?
Most Tuesdays Zach goes live on Youtube to answer questions he has received over the past week. Zach has been immersed in the whitewater community since college at UC Davis....
