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The Best PFD for Boating

By: Ellie Friedmann, May 13, 2020

A Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is a necessary piece of safety equipment for any paddler or passenger. While nearly all PFDs have a similar general design, each boater looks for...

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Wearing PFDs on a raft

Frequently Asked Questions About PFDs

A Personal Flotation Device, also called a PFD, helps you stay on the surface of the water. However, there are so many questions, so lets dive in. What is the...

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Do I need a dry suit for kayaking?

By: Emily Little, May 9, 2020

The short answer is: it depends on the river. If you are kayaking all year round, and the winter months are cold and snowy, you are going to want a...

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My Stohlquist Descent PFD

The Five Different Types of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

By: Ellie Friedmann, May 5, 2020

A Personal Flotation Device, also called a PFD, helps you stay on the surface of the water. They can help keep you safe during a variety of recreational activities and...

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Green Wall Rapid in Oregon

The Best Rapid in Each State: Western U.S. Edition

Our incredibly scientific formula for determining the best rapid in the state takes many elements into consideration: Technical challenge Wave size and splashiness Potential for a good story Feeling of...

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What should I pack for rafting the Grand Canyon?

By: Emily Little, April 29, 2020

There are a number of rafting trips I have been on where there are always a couple things I just wish I had brought with me. I always make a...

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River Kitchen Geometry

River Kitchen Geometry

By: Emily Little, April 27, 2020

There is a constant debate among guides about how to set tables up in the kitchen. On the average commercial rafting trip, there are three tables. A table for preparing...

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Courtney on the Illinois 2019

Rowing From A Woman's Perspective

By: Ellie Friedmann, April 24, 2020

When I first learned to row I came from a soccer background with arms the size of angel hair pasta. A few years later I was playing a lot less...

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Raft Slide on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

The 10 Best Multi-Day Family River Trips in the West

By: Nick Wright, April 12, 2020

What makes a great family river trip The best multi-day family river trips offer fun for everyone. A river trip is a great way to spend quality time and bond...

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Repair Tools

Pro Tip: Wooden Oar Maintenance pt. 1

By: Michael Hughes, April 1, 2020

Wood has been used to makes oars for about 7,500 years. Through the decades material choice has shifted a bit more to composite materials. However, a nice set of wooden...

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