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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Cool Friend

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Greg Babikoff | Cool Friend

September 29, 2023

Check out Gear Garage's latest installment of Cool Friend where Zach interviews his REAL friend Greg Babikoff.

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Gear Garage Q & A Tuesday Show | September 12th, 2023

September 13, 2023

This week's podcast is the audio version of Zach's live Q&A show, where he answers submitted questions we receive from viewers. Questions that Zach covered this episode Topic: Drysuit Shoes...

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Gear Garage

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Gear Garage Q & A Tuesday Show | August 29th, 2023

August 30, 2023

This week's podcast is the audio version of Zach's live Q&A show, where he answers submitted questions we receive from viewers. Check out our sponsor GoRafting.com Questions that Zach covered...

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The Rogue River is another one of the original 8 Wild and Scenic Rivers

Wild and Scenic Multi-day Whitewater: A River Guides Rafting and Reading List

By: K.M. Collins, July 20, 2023

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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Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show

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Pushing and Pulling | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show

July 7, 2023

"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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Raft Swimmer Rescue

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Swimmer Rescue | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show

June 18, 2023

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

June 5, 2023

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...

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Flip practice in a whitewater rescue course

River Raft Guide Certifications: Rescue, First Aid, and IRF

By: K.M. Collins, June 3, 2023

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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Aaron and Zach Show

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Little Green Wall | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show

May 31, 2023

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

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Wing Boat Size | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show

May 16, 2023

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:...

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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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