This week we discuss recent conservation legislation and what to wear on the river when it’s cold. News of the Week The Southern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act (SOWSPA) Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act Idaho River United Salmon and Steelhead Course Gear of the Week Immersion Research Union Suit (Priscilla) Petzl Tibloc (Zach)

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Ep. 105: What to Wear for Cold Weather Boating

This week Aaron Lieberman (Aaron #1) joins us to talk about Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act and Congressman Simpson’s plan to remove the four Snake River Dams. More Info Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act Representative Simpson’s Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Plan IOGA web site about Representative Simpson’s Plan

Ep. 104: River Democracy Act and Removing the Four Snake River Dams

This week we chat with Adam Edwards about paddling, the Just Add Water Project and Melanin Base Camp. Adam is a person of many talents – photographer, videographer, model, adventure kayaker, writer, diversity and inclusion advocate, arborist, climber, among many other things.  Adam is now engaging in efforts to launch a program to get more […]

Ep. 102: Paddling For All – Interview with Adam Edwards

This week Priscilla shares some advice about how whitewater paddlers can advocate for river access. Things we talked about Brochure about Public Use of Waterways in Oregon (PDF) American Whitewater Staff Directory Gear of the Week Pyro Putty (Priscilla) Phillips AED (Zach)  

Ep. 102: Advocating for River Access

This week Aaron join the show to talk with Clay from Green Tongue Adventures about a variety of rescue techniques and equipment. Gear of the Week Level Six Quickthrow Pro Glow in the Dark Throwbag (Clay) Arcteryx (Zach) High Float PFDs (Aaron)

Ep. 101: Talking Rescue PFDs and Techniques with Clay from Green Tongue Adventures

This week Zach talks with Jeremiah from SOTAR about their fabrics, field repair, and new lightweight boats. Gear of the Week Hyperlite Throw Bag (Jeremiah) SOTAR Stealth Kayak (Zach)

Ep. 100: Raft Fabric, Repair and New Rafts with Jeremiah From SOTAR

This week we talked with Elisha and Alan from Canyon River Instruction about raft and guide training. News of the Week Priscilla is the new Executive Director of the Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association It’s River Permit Season! We talked with Robert from Karmik Outdoors about their new stickers that helps your gear get back […]

Ep. 99: Elisha and Alan from Canyon River Instruction

This week Zach and Aaron talk about gurus, experts, and norms in the world of whitewater. News of the Week We talk about a new product for finding your lost gear by Karmik Outdoors Snowpack so far is mediocre but there’s a lot of time left Zach just ordered a Hyside Mini-max with Welfelt Frame […]

Ep. 98: Gurus, Experts, and Norms

In this episode Zach and Priscilla chat with Chris Davis, MD about wilderness medicine for whitewater paddlers. News of the Week Big water in the Northwest – please be careful of new wood On the podcast Chris mentions the Year 2000 Whitewater Injury Survey. Gear of the Week Light and Motion VIS Pro 1000 Trail […]

Ep. 97: Discussing Wilderness Medicine with Chris Davis

In this episode Lee Baker and Jacob Cruser join us to talk about Heuristic Traps. News of the Week Zach shares some thoughts (and daresay – rules) about paddling in the COVID environment No hitchhiking In vehicles just one person per open  window and masks on Paddlers should carry a box of disposable masks in […]

Ep. 96: Lee Baker Talks Heuristic Traps

This week we talk more about the use of Personal Location Beacons (PLBs) for whitewater enthusiasts. News of the Week Mill Creek is a great backyard run for Salem, Oregon Videos Mentioned in the Podcast Gear of the Week Arc’teryx Norvan SL Shoe (Zach) GoPro Black 7 (Priscilla)

Ep. 95: Discussing Personal Locator Beacons (Again)

In this episode we talk about emergency communication devices and some ideas about they can be used. News of the Week Extreme Kayak Slalom one step closer to the Olympics Gear of the Week Garmin inReach Mini (Zach) Impact Driver (Priscilla) Dremel Tool (Erik)

Ep. 94: More Discussion about Emergency Communication Devices

This week our friend Aaron Lieberman, the executive director of the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association returns to the show. We talk about our responsibilities as podcast hosts and lessons learned from a recent incident on Canyon Creek. News of the Week MTI Life Jackets purchased by the Wing Group Donations to the Salmon Whitewater […]

Ep. 93: Broken Gear and Safety Gear to Consider

In this episode Erik and Zach talk about mini-boats or whatever they’re called. News of the Week It’s raining in the northwest and Zach paddled the Wind and West Fork over the weekend. There was a fatality on Canyon Creek Sunday. Gear of the Week Mustang Survival Dry Suits (Zach) Insta360 Camera (Erik)

Ep. 92: Are “Mini-Boats” the new SUP?

This week we talk about expedition paddling and how it can improve your general paddling skillz. News of the Week It’s rainy and cold so winter boating season is about to begin The 25th annual Green Race was Saturday (results) Senator Wyden is about to introduce a large Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers bill Gear […]

Ep. 91: Using Expedition Paddling to be a Better Paddler

An attempt to intelligently talk about rivers and whitewater paddling by Priscilla Macy, Erik Weiseth, and Zach Collier

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