Mark Paddling the Cheoah River

Paddle Sports in the COVID-19 Era Pt. 4

By: Michael Hughes, March 5, 2021

This week I spoke with the Executive Director of American Whitewater, Mark Singleton. As we have learned over the past few weeks, getting outside was popular in 2020. Let's see...

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6 Classic River Books

Classic River Books

By: Michael Hughes, January 22, 2021

While none of these books made the New York Times Best Seller list, at least I am going to assume that, I found some real gems amongst the books shelves....

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Cover Up That Skin

Pro Tip: Sun Protection

By: Thomas Bauerschmidt Sweeney, 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...

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Cold Water Rafting Tips

Pro Tip: 7 Tips For Multi-Day Raft Trips in Cold Weather

By: Courtney Sweeney, December 21, 2020

Without the proper gear and preparation, rafting in cold weather can go from being fun to a survival situation fast. With the right gear and knowledge, though, cold weather rafting...

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6 Ways To Make Coffee On The River

Pro Tip: 6 Different Ways to Brew Coffee on a River Trip

By: Courtney Sweeney, December 9, 2020

For me, there is no better way to enjoy a morning on the river than with a nice cup of coffee. While most of us coffee drinkers already have a...

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Lasagna fixings

Dutch Oven Lasagna Recipe

By: Michael Hughes, October 22, 2020

Dutch oven cooking impresses pretty much anyone. Present a perfectly baked lasagna to a group and you increase your chances of being invited back. Shopping List This shopping list is...

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Running Granite Rapid on the Grand Canyon

Is Rafting the Grand Canyon Hard?

By: Emily Little, September 26, 2020

There are many different factors to determine if a rafting trip will be hard or not. Various factors make rafting the Grand Canyon hard such as river hazards, cost, rapids,...

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Dutch Oven Cake

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cooking

By: Nick Wright, September 18, 2020

Cast iron dutch ovens are a common cooking tool in a camp kitchen. You can use them to create delicious meals that will have people on your trip wondering "How...

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Selway Fabrication River Bank Toilet

Gear Review: Selway Toilet

By: Emily Little, September 12, 2020

Something everyone uses on river trips is a toilet, affectionately known as “the groover”. Back in the day, rafters had to attempt to sit or hover over a metal box...

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The Tools Needed

Pro Tip: Hatch Covers

By: Michael Hughes, August 21, 2020

I have thought about the perfect raft set up for many years. While it has been a slow process I am nearing the end to piecing together my perfect build....

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