K.M. Collins
Recent Posts from kmcollins
PNW Paddle Profile: Nicole Smedegaard
Southern Oregon local and decade deep river guide Nicole Smedegaard has launched a new business Nature Nicole Whitewater (NNWW) LLC which serves in educating the river community (both private boaters and guides). Her company offers hands-on river based skills, safety, and Swiftwater Rescue instruction for boating enthusiasts of all inflatable craft. Smedegaard, in addition to her many years as a guide, has 15 years of Outdoor Education under her belt. After...
Gear Reviews: NRS Otter Expedition Raft
Could any boater ask for a better birthday present than a mint condition, brand new raft? This article explores how my new raft compares to my old, beater raft, favorite features and why I am stoked to sport NRS. It is important to note my opinions are guided as a private boater rather than a commercial outfitter. In terms of dimensions, I had my heart set on a hypalon, 14” long,...
Gear Reviews: Women's Guide Shorts
KM Collins of Guerrilla Media Bend gives us her thoughts on a few shorts options for guiding and being on the river. Of course, there are many companies producing women's guide shorts these days. In this article I review how women’s guide shorts from top brands like NRS and Immersion Research stand up to the extra-duty exertion involved in running whitewater. NRS Women's Guide Shorts One top pick is the Women’s...
