Starboard Astro Stream on the Hood River

Gear Review: Starboard Astro Stream

By: Zach, January 25, 2015

I get asked quite often about the best whitewater SUP board and it is without a doubt Dan Gavere's signature Starboard Astro Stream. Dan is a whitewater kayaking and SUP...

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Rafting in Thailand

Trip Report: Rafting and Kayaking in Thailand

By: Doug, December 8, 2014

I recently traveled to Thailand and looked into rafting and Kayaking there. There are two rivers that are typically run commercially in Thailand and a few others that are run...

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The Dagger Green Boat

Gear Review: Dagger Green Boat

By: Nate, October 24, 2014

I first bought the Dagger Green Boat with the intention of using it to carry way too much gear on overnight trips. Having been spoiled for years by friends willing...

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Big Kahuna Rapid on Opal Creek

Pro-Tip: Definitions of Whitewater Terms

By: Molly, October 3, 2014

We throw around a lot of terms in the boating world and it can be daunting as a new boater to know what's being talked about. We compiled a list...

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Steve and friends camping in the Atacama Desert

Cool Friend: Steve Welch

By: Molly, August 26, 2014

There are so many cool people in the boating community! We decided to start interviewing folks we either want to get to know better or think the general population should...

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Kayaker at Ti’lomikh Falls

Event: King of the Rogue 2014

By: Molly, August 15, 2014

Boating for a good cause is kind of the best thing ever. Especially if it means you could be named "King of the Rogue." Who wouldn't want to be named...

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Inflatable Kayaking on the Deschutes

Pro-Tip: Rafting Near Portland, Oregon

By: Molly, July 2, 2014

Tons of people visit Portland each year because of its fantastic mix of urban and outdoors. Its close proximity to forests and rivers makes it a hotspot for summer travelers....

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Running the sweep boat on the Middle Fork at low water

Pro-Tip: Low Water Advice for the Middle Fork

By: Zach, June 29, 2014

I regularly get phone calls and emails from rafters looking for advice on running the Middle Fork of the Salmon at low water. July and August are considered "low water"...

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Badfish MCIT Board on the White Salmon RIver

Gear Review: Badfish MCIT

By: Zach, June 7, 2014

I've been paddling the 11'6" Badfish MCIT for over a year now and it's definitely my go-to board for downriver SUP. MCIT is an anacronym for Multi Chamber Inflatable Technology....

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A young rattlesnake - notice how difficult it is to identify it's rattle

River Safety: Rattlesnakes

By: Molly, May 28, 2014

Rattlesnakes are some of the most foreboding creatures in the wilderness. However, like most of the fauna you encounter out there, they just want to be left alone. The chance...

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Ducky Race

Event: Clackfest 2014

By: Molly, May 19, 2014

If you're a boater in the Pacific Northwest, the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is an event not to be missed. This was the 31st year the festival has taken place...

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Rubber Boots in the Grand Canyon

Pro-Tip: Rainboots

By: Molly, May 9, 2014

I came off the water of my first Grand Canyon trip a couple weeks ago and couldn't have had a better time. The place was, of course, mind-blowingly incredible, and the people...

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