Podcast

Mark Singleton: Tales From Gauley Fest

March 21, 2025

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...

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Rafting in Style

The Best Snacks for Your River Adventure: A Complete Guide

By: Tate Tomlinson, March 20, 2025

When you're on the river, having the right snacks on hand can make all the difference between an amazing experience and one that’s fueled by hunger-induced frustration. Snacks aren’t just...

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Podcast

Michele Crockett: Private Boaters Guide to Trip Planning

March 13, 2025

Get ready for an information packed episode of Safety First with Danger Tate. Tate talks with the river trip planning expert, Michele Crockett. She is the co-founder of RiverBent. Michele...

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2025 River Festivals

By: Courtney Sweeney, March 11, 2025

Whitewater festivals are basically summer camp for river people—except with bigger rapids, better stories, and way more questionable footwear. Whether you're here to race, boogie, or just cheer from the...

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Podcast

Will Volpert: The Upper Klamath, What You Should Know

March 6, 2025

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...

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Pro Tips: Lighting Options For Camp

By: Michael Hughes, February 27, 2025

When the sun dips below the horizon on a river trip, having the right lighting makes all the difference. Whether it’s navigating camp, cooking dinner, or simply creating a cozy...

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Immersion Research: Made In Hood River

By: Michael Hughes, February 13, 2025

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...

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Pro Tips: Packing Smart on Multi-day Rafting Trips

By: Courtney Sweeney, January 16, 2025

Packing for a multi-day rafting trip takes a bit of planning, but with over a decade of guiding experience, I’ve learned a few things to make the process easier. From...

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Pro Tips: Water Filters

By: Michael Hughes, December 5, 2024

Whether you are on a weeks long Grand Canyon trip, a quick over night on river close to home, or a trip to a foreign land, you are going to...

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Connect, message & reconnect

Gear Reviews: Apple Satellite Texting

By: Michael Hughes, October 17, 2024

Backcountry text communication is becoming common place. You often see people with their Garmin attached to a PFD, the outside of a dry bag, of maybe proudly hanging from a...

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