Pro Tip: Three Key Safety Knots for Paddlers
In the world of knots, there are lots. In fact there are so many that it is hard to know and remember what ones to tie, and when to use...
Dagger Nomad L (Newmad) Review
For 2 years I paddled a Nomad 8.5 and loved it. It was forgiving, predictable, and boofed like a dream. I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs so I always felt the...
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...
Event: Upper Clackamas River Festival 2015
Flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and rain clouds are doing their best to produce some precipitation. That means it is spring, with summer not to far off....
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...
Gear Review: Stohlquist Descent PFD
Everyone has their opinion about what PFD is the best. Some form an opinion based on looks, others on fit, and some on function. The last two being really important...
Gear Review: Starboard Astro Stream
I get asked quite often about the best whitewater SUP board and it is without a doubt Dan Gavere's signature Starboard Astro Stream. Dan is a whitewater kayaking and SUP...
Gear Review: Dagger Green Boat
I first bought the Dagger Green Boat with the intention of using it to carry way too much gear on overnight trips. Having been spoiled for years by friends willing...
Event: King of the Rogue 2014
Boating for a good cause is kind of the best thing ever. Especially if it means you could be named "King of the Rogue." Who wouldn't want to be named...
Pro-Tip: Rafting Near Portland, Oregon
Tons of people visit Portland each year because of its fantastic mix of urban and outdoors. Its close proximity to forests and rivers makes it a hotspot for summer travelers....