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K.M. Collins

Hailing from the Oregon Territory, K.M. Collins is a geologist-gone-writer. Five generations deep in PNW hydrology, her Grandmothers were daughters of the White Salmon, Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. Though rafting is her favorite whitewater pastime, she doesn't discriminate. For more paddle prose and stories, see her work on NRSs Duct Tape Diaries, Aquaglide's Common Waters, the Source Weekly News and Travel Oregon.

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Recent Posts from kmcollins

Events: BoatSmith

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

BoatSmith is a beloved whitewater festival and race held happens annually on the Smith River near Gasquet, CA. As a mid-February season opener to whitewater races, it’s a home-town throwdown...

PNW Paddle Profile: Nicole Smedegaard

Thursday, March 31, 2022

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...

Gear Reviews: NRS Otter Expedition Raft

Thursday, February 24, 2022

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...

Gear Reviews: Women's Guide Shorts

Thursday, November 4, 2021

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...

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