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Recent Posts from Thomas


Pro Tip: Sun Protection

Friday, January 15, 2021

We all enjoy a sunny day on the water, but a sunny day without the proper protection can quickly turn the rest of the week into a painful nightmare of sunburns, dehydration, and general misery. Even if sunburns are not normally an issue for you, the sunlight reflecting off the water doubles its intensity and makes sun protection a must. Fortunately, a little preparation goes a long way. Speaking as someone...

Hyside 10.5 Mini-Max Review

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

This is an independent Hyside 10.5 Mini-Max review. I have owned this whitewater raft for the past three years and paddled it on a variety of rivers, most often as a two person R2. The rivers I have run this boat on range from steep, low-volume runs to big water classics. While not a comprehensive list, some highlights include: White Salmon (WA) East Fork Lewis (WA) Upper Gauley (WV) Grand Canyon...

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  • By State
    • Idaho
    • Oregon
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    • Washington
    • California
    • West Virginia
  • Internat'l
    • Bhutan
    • Futaleufu River
    • Zambezi River
    • Nass River
  • Bucket List
    • Middle Fork of the Salmon River
    • Illinois River
    • Grand Canyon of the Colorado
    • Futaleufu River
    • Rogue River
    • Selway River
    • Tuolumne River
    • Alsek River
    • Zambezi River
  • Class V Classics
    • Cherry Creek
    • Futaleufu River
    • South Fork of the Salmon River
    • Upper Gauley River
    • Gore Canyon
    • Cal Salmon River
    • Zambezi River
  • Blog
    • Gear Reviews
    • Pro Tips
    • Events
    • Trip Reports