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Courtney Sweeney


Courtney Sweeney grew up in Texas, and has spent the last decade living in different areas of the Rocky Mountains and on the West coast. She enjoys both melted and frozen water, rafting in the summer and skiing in the winter.

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Recent Posts from Courtney


Gear Review: Astral Layla LE

Monday, October 3, 2022

Every year Astral makes limited edition, artistically decorated runs of their popular PFDs. This season Astral released their first “LE” of the women’s specific PFD, the Layla. What I like about the Layla LE It's a front entry with a side zip. I’ve worn Astral PFDs for most of my boating career and loved them all. After using the pullover green jacket for many seasons, it's nice not having to do...

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

Monday, 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 can be a great time! Here are 7 tips to help make your cold trip a fun one. Keep your hands warm on the river Neoprene gloves are a great way to keep your hands warm during the day, even when...

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

Wednesday, 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 preferred method to brew at home, it doesn’t always translate into the backcountry. Here are 6 different ways to make coffee at camp. Cowboy Style This is a great and simple way to make coffee for a large group of people....

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  • By State
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    • Oregon
    • Utah
    • Washington
    • California
    • West Virginia
    • Bhutan
  • Bucket List
    • Middle Fork of the Salmon River
    • Illinois River
    • Grand Canyon of the Colorado River
    • Futaleufu River
    • Rogue River
    • Selway River
    • Tuolumne River
    • Alsek River
    • Zambezi River
  • Gear Garage
    • Gear Garage YouTube Channel
    • Mediocre Rafting Show Episodes
    • Ask A Question or Add a Comment
    • Best Practices Questionnaire
  • Rafting Forum
    • View Forums
    • Register
  • Blog
    • Gear Reviews
    • Pro Tips
    • Events
    • Trip Reports