
Podcast
Mark Singleton: Tales From Gauley Fest
Get ready for an exciting episode of Safety First with Danger Tate! This time, Tate sits down with whitewater legend Mark Singleton. With 18 years as the executive director of...

Podcast
Will Volpert: The Upper Klamath, What You Should Know
In this episode of Safety First with Danger Tate, we dive into the fascinating world of the Upper Klamath with special guest Will Volpert, owner of Indigo Creek Outfitters in...

Pro Tips: Gear Upgrades for 2025
When I find a pice of gear I like I usually stick with it until it can no longer be used. I will even buy multiples of that gear so...

Boat Smith 2025: High Water, Big Rapids, and Epic Times
What a year at Boat Smith! The water raged, the vibes soared, and the festivities kept the stoke high. This marked my first time at the event, and honestly, I...

Immersion Research: Made In Hood River
John and Kara Weld started Immersion Research in a basement in 1997 with a sewing machine and an idea: to create high-quality, surf-inspired kayak apparel. At the time, there were...

Pro Tips: Whitewater Kayaking In A Large Group
Our friend Howard (AKA How Pow) has nine tips for kayaking in a large group. "Although larger groups can have their issues, with a few precautions they can be awesome....

Gear Review: Palm Gradient 3.0 Shoes
The Palm Gradient 3.0 Shoes are a top-tier river shoe, crafted to meet the specific needs of whitewater paddlers. Developed with input and rigorous testing by renowned kayaker Bren Orton,...

Pro Tips: Spring River Trip Packing
Spring river trips can be the trickiest trips to plan. Of course you want nice weather, great flows, and be the only person on the river. However, that is rarely...

Pro Tips: River Permit Lottery
Every January boating groups around the country (maybe the world) get together in person, video chats, or long email chains and formulate a plan to get the perfect season of...

Pro Tips: River Slang Defined
Do you have a non-whitewater friend who has a hard time following the conversation around your boater friends? Or maybe even you are having a hard time with the conversation....