6 Classic River Books

Classic River Books

By: Michael Hughes, January 22, 2021

While none of these books made the New York Times Best Seller list, at least I am going to assume that, I found some real gems amongst the books shelves....

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Cover Up That Skin

Pro Tip: Sun Protection

By: Thomas Bauerschmidt Sweeney, January 15, 2021

We all enjoy a sunny day on the water, but a sunny day without the proper protection can quickly turn the rest of the week into a painful nightmare of...

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Throw Bag

Pro Tip: Personal Rescue Equipment (PRE)

By: Emily Little, January 8, 2021

A lot of boaters show up to put ins with all sorts of gadgets and gizmos in their PFDs for "safety". But what are they for? Do they know how...

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Gear for 2021

New Gear Coming in 2021

By: Michael Hughes, December 30, 2020

Well 2020 is coming to an end. So that means new year and new gear! Here is just a quick look at some of the news gear you will see...

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Cold Water Rafting Tips

Pro Tip: 7 Tips For Multi-Day Raft Trips in Cold Weather

By: Courtney Sweeney, December 21, 2020

Without the proper gear and preparation, rafting in cold weather can go from being fun to a survival situation fast. With the right gear and knowledge, though, cold weather rafting...

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6 Ways To Make Coffee On The River

Pro Tip: 6 Different Ways to Brew Coffee on a River Trip

By: Courtney Sweeney, December 9, 2020

For me, there is no better way to enjoy a morning on the river than with a nice cup of coffee. While most of us coffee drinkers already have a...

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The Lower Gauley River

The Best Rapid in Each State: The Southeast

By: Nick Wright, November 5, 2020

If you've seen our list of best rapids in the western states, you'll know that we follow an incredibly scientific formula to determine the best rapid in each state. This...

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Top Five Beginner Whitewater Kayaks

By: Emily Little, October 1, 2020

Within the huge variety of whitewater kayaks available, there are better kayaks to learn in than others. Some of the latest, greatest kayaks, such as the 9R, are designed to...

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Rio Azul Confluence

Futaleufu River Travel Logistics

By: Emily Little, September 26, 2020

The world famous rafting on the Futaleufu River is situated close to the town of Futaleufu, in the northern region of Patagonia. For many people, rafting the Futaleufu is near...

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Running Granite Rapid on the Grand Canyon

Is Rafting the Grand Canyon Hard?

There are many different factors to determine if a rafting trip will be hard or not. Various factors make rafting the Grand Canyon hard such as river hazards, cost, rapids,...

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