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Elisha McArthur: What Makes A Good Instructor
In this episode of Safety First with Danger Tate, we dive into a conversation with Elisha McArthur, co-founder of Canyon River Instruction and Worldwide Women of Whitewater. Elisha shares how...
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Joe Daly (ECHO River Trips): Lessons from the River
In this episode, Tate sits down with Joe Daly, the co-founder of ECHO River Trips. Together, they dive into the wild world of running a successful rafting business, handling the ups and downs of people and river life, and hearing unforgettable guide stories. We’ll talk favorite gear, best advice ever received, and what retirement looks like for a lifelong river runner.
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Mark Singleton: Tales From Gauley Fest
Get ready for an exciting episode of Safety First with Danger Tate! This time, Tate sits down with whitewater legend Mark Singleton. With 18 years as the executive director of...
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Michele Crockett: Private Boaters Guide to Trip Planning
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...
Gear Review: Palm Gradient 3.0 Shoes
The Palm Gradient 3.0 Shoes are a top-tier river shoe, crafted to meet the specific needs of whitewater paddlers. Developed with input and rigorous testing by renowned kayaker Bren Orton,...
River Raft Guide Certifications: Rescue, First Aid, and IRF
Top commercial river companies want to hire top performing guides. And one of the best ways to demonstrate you are a top performer is whitewater credentials. On a side note,...
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Karagem Breakthrough on the Argut River | Aaron and Zach's Mediocre Rafting Show
This week Vladimir Gavrilov joins us to talk about Bubliks, the Argut River, and the Karagem Breakthrough. Additionally, Steve Welch continues his new segment "The Mental Angle" by introducing his...
PNW Paddle Profile: Nicole Smedegaard
Southern Oregon local and decade deep river guide Nicole Smedegaard has launched a new business Nature Nicole Whitewater (NNWW) LLC which serves in educating the river community (both private boaters...
Paddle Sports in the COVID-19 Era Pt. 5
This week our journey through the paddle sports world in the COVID era has brought to raft training and education. I chatted with international training guru Mark Hirst about what...
Remembering Vladimir Kovalik
This week we said goodbye to an industry legend. Vladimir Kovalik made an impact in the world of rafting through his gear innovations, tenacity, and passion for rivers. The following...
