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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


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 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

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 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

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 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...

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  • By State
    • Idaho
    • 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