
Vlad's Whitewater Summer of 1987
Our video series about whitewater runs in the former Soviet Union in the 1980s draw significant interest and Zach offered to write a story about the trip in the Pamir...

The 10 Best Rafting Trips
Writing any “best” list is tough and certainly an opinion skewed by the motivations, personal likes, and experiences of the author. Here is my own personal top 10, my fave...

Grand Canyon Packing List
If you've been invited on a private Grand Canyon rafting trip-- congrats! This trip is on the bucket list for just about every paddler, and for good reason. World-class whitewater,...

Multi-Day Trips in the West
When it comes to overnight river trips, the Western US has an amazing collection of options, with each state offering something different. Idaho is known as the whitewater state. Arizona...

Pro Tip: Spring Multi-Day Trips in Oregon
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...

Pro Tip: Setting up the Groover
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...

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

Pro Tip: Paddle the Middle Fork of the Salmon
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...

Cool Friend: Steve Welch
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...