Yes, contrary to popular belief there is wilderness east of the Mississippi. If you follow the link below you will read the account of one of my old paddling...
Mark, I understand these guys, or some of them anyway, are your friends so please do not take offense. 1. Be careful who you encourage to join you on the...
I agree 100%. Despite being experienced class V boaters and my friends, Bobby and Steve have earned a reputation for this kind of stuff. I would also submit...
About the critical decision to continue rather than hiking out: I also thought that was likely the crucial point at which things really fell apart. However,...
Speaking of knowing when to hike off, I have an interesting story from just this fall that somewhat relates to the whole conversation. This story involves...
Good point about the beginner mentality - I try to keep the same perspective in my job. It has served me well and kept me safe so far. I keep learning new...
Tuesday's January 15th – March 11th 8-9:30 pm $5 at the door Hood River Aquatic Center Get your team together for the... St. Paddles Day Tournament Sunday...
Nice! Looks like big water will be coming. Also, here's a link to a daily update on snowtel. Just dont check this site on bad years otherwise you'll be...
Brushy Mountain Publishing is holding a photo contest as they select pictures for their upcoming North American Guide Book. The first round of entries for the...
IT'S TIME TO PLAY... Hood River Kayak Polo 2008 Tuesday's January 15th to March 11th 8-9:30 pm $5 at the door Hood River Aquatic Center Get your team together...
Get your team together for the Hood River 2008 St. Paddles Day Kayak Polo Tournament!! Sunday, March 16th 11 am - 4 pm Hood River Aquatic Center (For...
Paddle-People: While the skiing has been rad this winter in Boise - if you are so inclined to recall what its like to kayak then I have an idea for us all....
Some of you have been a little annoyed by my invitations for your stories on lost gear, stolen gear and heroes who have rescued you. So, I'd like to make it up...
Nate, Are you heading over there? I'd be interested if i could find someone to carpool with. Mike Oh, and what else is there to do this time of year other than...
Hey Mike - I will be heading to Hood River but unfortunately it will be from Seattle otherwise I would rally whicha. p.s. you're spot on in regard to exploring...
The following was forwarded to me today: Hi all-- I've spoken with several of you lately with questions regarding the potential schedule for upcoming Black...
With all of the snow we have been getting lately, I thought you might like to have an idea of what to expect this spring... These are only updated once a...
i guess this was in the statesman on Sunday, I found it on the Idaho Whitewater yahoo group that rafters use: BOATING FEE Non-motorized boaters in Idaho dodged...
Hi all, My 2008 paddling season began last Saturday with a run down Staircase. The lower SF and NF are currently ice free. The SF was running at an estimated...
We were up there on sunday doing a L5 run and had to posthole through the snow to get into the river. There were huge snow pillows on the warmup and it was...
Ha, anything to get out of work, eh Mike? Unfortunately I can't start spending my hookie points just yet. Keep your eye on the prize Copeland. 413-575-1908 ...
I've had the privaledge of seeing the first 5 discs and they are great. Ryan (and his crew) does a really good job with editing, music, camera angles,...
The EddyFlower Vertical Challenge kicks off in 80 days, time to start rallying your crew! The competition is simple: teams of 5 paddle as many runs as they can...
Brian, I've heard rumor that if you go into the chevron in Garden Valley and ask if someone in there would be willing to run shuttle for you, they'll do it for...
Thanks for the heads up Mike. We'll be doing 2 weeks in ID in July. Mostly payette area III-IV with some CA buddies. 2nd week will be self support on the SF...
Nice, but i've got to say, most likely the deadwood wont be flowing in july. Maybe. But probably not. They run it for irrigation needs. But who knows, it'll be...