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Emily Little


Emily grew up in the very northwest corner of Washington, but found her passion for whitewater on the Rogue River. She learned to kayak at age 12 with Sundance Kayak School and has been in love with rivers every since. Emily splits her time guiding in Oregon and Idaho during the North American summers and in Futaleufu, Chile for the South American summers. Emily is in her "happy place" when she is on the river or in the mountains.

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Recent Posts from Emily Little


Gear Review: Speedy Stitcher

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

On multi day rafting trips, it is a huge bummer to have your shoes fall apart or to rip your mesh gear bag. Unfortunately, these “heavy duty” materials are too thick to be repaired by normal needles and thread. This is where the Speedy Stitcher comes into play. This is a gear review on the speedy stitcher and how it can be useful in whitewater situations. What is a speedy stitcher?...

Pro Tip: Personal Rescue Equipment (PRE)

Friday, 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 to use them? The extra safety gear you carry on your person is known as Personal Rescue Equipment (PRE). Other equipment, such as static lines and big pulleys, in your safety kit is separate from PRE because it is in your...

Top Five Beginner Whitewater Kayaks

Thursday, 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 be paddled in harder whitewater and would slow down your learning. In my opinion, after many years of paddling, these are the best top five beginner whitewater kayaks. Dagger Mamba A planing hull creek boat, this kayak is very stable and...

Futaleufu River Travel Logistics

Saturday, 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 the top of their bucket list. However, figuring out the logistics of your trip down south can be challenging, time consuming, and a turn off to the vacation. There are always the questions of how to travel, where to stay, how...

Gear Review: Selway Toilet

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Something everyone uses on river trips is a toilet, affectionately known as “the groover”. Back in the day, rafters had to attempt to sit or hover over a metal box and risk getting grooves in their backside. Now, we have the luxury of using toilet seat lids over these boxes, or even better, the Selway Fabrication River Bank Toilet. These are the cream of the crop option for rafting trips. They...

Pro Tips: Rafting the Futaleufu River

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Known as one of the best places to go rafting, the Futaleufu River has a few different options for your experience. Each different section is easily accessible from the small town of Futaleufu. Time and money constraints will play a part in determining which section is right for you. Luckily, there are quite a few different rafting companies with different trips to choose from. This is a beginner's guide to rafting...

Best River Trip Games

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Multi-day rafting trips are not just about the whitewater and side hikes; a lot of fun can be had just hanging around at camp. By most standards, camping on a river trip is quite deluxe. Just about anything can be loaded onto a raft with games being no exception. I always pack a few games on rafting trips, especially ones that lots of people can play. Getting the whole group involved...

Best Whitewater Kayaking in Washington State

Monday, July 6, 2020

With rivers spanning the entire state of Washington, the whitewater kayaking potential is huge. The rivers vary from big water paddling to technical creek runs. The Olympic Peninsula offers some of the most beautiful paddling in the world. However, these rivers can be deceiving, only flowing with rain fall. On the other hand, the Columbia River Gorge has paddling options all year round. It is hard to choose seven rivers from...

5 Reasons Kids Should Go on Rafting Trips

Monday, May 25, 2020

Growing up, my family vacations centered around the outdoors. The highlight of my summers was always going on week long backpacking or rafting trip. My brothers and I were often the only kids on these trips but we were never bored. We found ways to entertain ourselves by playing games, swimming, or convincing the adults remember what it was like to be a kid. My dad did not tolerate any complaining...

Pro Tips: Rigging your Raft

Monday, August 3, 2020

When multi-day guiding, rigging your raft is only one job out of many daily tasks. By the time we get around to loading camp and bags onto our boats, the guests are usually ready and waiting. I still want to make sure my raft is rigged to flip but I do not like making people wait. Finding a balance can be hard. Here are some pro tips to help you rig...

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  • 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
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    • View Forums
    • Register
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