Thomas Bauerschmidt Sweeney
Recent Posts from Thomas
Pro Tip: Sun Protection

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

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...