Podcast

Michele Crockett: Private Boaters Guide to Trip Planning

March 13, 2025

Get ready for an information packed episode of Safety First with Danger Tate. Tate talks with the river trip planning expert, Michele Crockett. She is the co-founder of RiverBent. Michele...

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2025 River Festivals

By: Courtney Sweeney, March 11, 2025

Whitewater festivals are basically summer camp for river people—except with bigger rapids, better stories, and way more questionable footwear. Whether you're here to race, boogie, or just cheer from the...

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Gear Garage Live Show | March 10th, 2025

This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater. Topics and links that Zach talked about in...

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Podcast

Will Volpert: The Upper Klamath, What You Should Know

March 6, 2025

In this episode of Safety First with Danger Tate, we dive into the fascinating world of the Upper Klamath with special guest Will Volpert, owner of Indigo Creek Outfitters in...

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Pro Tips: Gear Upgrades for 2025

When I find a pice of gear I like I usually stick with it until it can no longer be used. I will even buy multiples of that gear so...

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Gear Garage Live Show | March 4th, 2025

March 5, 2025

This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater. Topics and links that Zach talked about in...

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Pro Tips: Lighting Options For Camp

By: Michael Hughes, February 27, 2025

When the sun dips below the horizon on a river trip, having the right lighting makes all the difference. Whether it’s navigating camp, cooking dinner, or simply creating a cozy...

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Boat Smith 2025: High Water, Big Rapids, and Epic Times

By: Tate Tomlinson, February 20, 2025

What a year at Boat Smith! The water raged, the vibes soared, and the festivities kept the stoke high. This marked my first time at the event, and honestly, I...

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Charlie Walbridge: Safety, Paddling, and Decision Making

In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary Charlie Walbridge, a pioneer in whitewater safety with over 40 years of experience. As an author, accident analyst, and key contributor to...

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Gear Garage Live Show | February 18th, 2025

This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater. Topics and links that Zach talked about this...

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Immersion Research: Made In Hood River

By: Michael Hughes, February 13, 2025

John and Kara Weld started Immersion Research in a basement in 1997 with a sewing machine and an idea: to create high-quality, surf-inspired kayak apparel. At the time, there were...

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Kara Weld: 3x National Champion, CEO, Badass

In this captivating episode, we welcome Kara Weld, a three-time U.S. national champion in canoe slalom, seasoned kayaker, and CEO of Immersion Research. Kara talks about her journey through competitive...

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