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  Gauley During COVID: A Personal Account
  
  Staff Post - October 16, 2020 0
  
  Essay By Darcy Gaechter It didn't feel like there was a global pandemic raging as we pulled into the Tail Waters launch site -- the...
  
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  Western Fires Hit Home for Paddlers: Case Study: Sam Drevo
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 11, 2020 0
  
  World-class kayaker Sam Drevo had all records of his paddling exploits, from slides to medals, go up in flames. Gone in a flash. That sums...
  
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  “He Could Sell Shit to a Cow:” Watch Tribute Video to Martin Litton
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 9, 2020 1
  
  Some say he rowed with an angel on his shoulder. But renowned conservationist and dory aficionado Martin Litton was the angel on the shoulder of...
  
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  Inside the Jackson Antix 2.0: An On-water Report from Demshitz’s Jesse Shimrock
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 7, 2020 0
  
  What’s the latest antics with the new Jackson Antix 2.0? Plenty, especially when you get the lowdown from freestyle kayaker and Demshitz crew member Jesse Shimrock,...
Rafting
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  “He Could Sell Shit to a Cow:” Watch Tribute Video to Martin Litton
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 9, 2020 1
  
  Some say he rowed with an angel on his shoulder. But renowned conservationist and dory aficionado Martin Litton was the angel on the shoulder of...
  
  Paddling Life Exclusives
  
  How to Use, Setup, and Clean a Groover.
  
  Staff Post - October 4, 2020 0
  
  Groover duty. It's a dirty business but someone has to do it. Bringing a groover on a river trip is a necessary evil and many...
  
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  Catching Up with AIRE Co-founder Alan Hamilton
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 1, 2020 0
  
  What better place to run into one of Idaho’s, and the rafting industry’s, most passionate, productive and accomplished players than the banks of Idaho’s...
  
  Events
  
  Grizzly Creek Fire Hits Rafters on Colorado River
  
  Eugene Buchanan - August 11, 2020 0
  
  Things heated up for rafters on Colorado’s Shoshone Canyon section of the Colorado River when a fire broke out near Grizzly Creek, forcing commercial...
WW Kayaking
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  PL Exclusive: Video Interview with Ben Stookesberry!
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 16, 2020 0
  
  Ben Stookesberry talks recovering from an injury, The Dynamic of Expedition Kayaking, the state of whitewater kayaking today. Adventure kayaking pioneer Ben Stookesberry, who turned...
  
  Destinations
  
  Gauley During COVID: A Personal Account
  
  Staff Post - October 16, 2020 0
  
  Essay By Darcy Gaechter It didn't feel like there was a global pandemic raging as we pulled into the Tail Waters launch site -- the...
  
  Events
  
  Sink, Don’t Think: NRS Debuts “The Mystery” Film Oct. 27
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 16, 2020 0
  
  Squirt boaters occupy a peculiar cult in the world of kayaking — those who live to go down beneath surface of the water rather than...
  
  Whitewater Kayaking
  
  An Inside Look at Soul Waterman’s Terrible Two Tandem Kayak
  
  Nick Hinds - October 11, 2020 0
  
  When the water warms up and our local Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers are low, I switch gears to my son’s interest in kayaking. Yes,...
Canoeing
- Canoeing
  
  National Rivers Project Lists National Wildlife Refuge Paddling Trails
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 13, 2020 0
  
  Want to paddle one of the country’s 18 national wildlife refuges and 103 official water trails? It’s easier than ever now, thanks to the National...
  
  Canoeing
  
  National Rivers Project Details Info on Wild & Scenic Rivers
  
  Eugene Buchanan - August 28, 2020 0
  
  Want to paddle a Wild & Scenic or other picturesque river? It just got a whole lot easier. Put out by the River Management Society,...
  
  Canoeing
  
  Canoe Trip Thwarted by Bear
  
  Eugene Buchanan - July 30, 2020 0
  
  (By Jason Schoonover) The bear decided we'd had enough of lazing in the tent. After all, we'd spent the last 20 hours warmly, dryly, happily...
  
  Canoeing
  
  Permit System Comes to Lower Gunnison’s Dominguez-Escalante Canyon
  
  Eugene Buchanan - June 24, 2020 0
  
  Flatwater aficionados in Colorado might see another one of their favorite non-permitted multi-day floats fall victim to regulation again (like Ruby-Horsethief on the Colorado),...
SUP’s
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  Supalicious: 5 Top Inflatable SUPs for Every Occasion
  
  Ellese Lupori - September 19, 2020 0
  
  Class III rapids? SUP it. Waves? Those, too. Lake? SUP that also, giving you a view of the fish below. From grandma to Kai Lenny,...
  
  Accessories
  
  Check Out Some of the Best Paddling Gear From Our Friends at Elevation Outdoors
  
  Eugene Buchanan - August 19, 2020 0
  
  You can enjoy the water this summer while respecting social distancing regulations. In fact, paddling can help get you out and clear some of...
  
  Events
  
  World Record Attempt to SUP Around Great Britain
  
  Eugene Buchanan - August 17, 2020 0
  
  Great Britain is about to be supped around, mate. On July 26, 36-year-old Jordan Wylie set out on a SUP world record attempt to stand-up...
  
  Paddling Industry News
  
  SUP Clears Major Olympic Hurdle; Governance Awarded to ISA
  
  Eugene Buchanan - August 10, 2020 0
  
  Supping as an Olympic sport, anyone? The sup world’s road to the Olympics got a boost recently with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)...
Fishing
- Kayak Fishing
  
  5 Tips to Become A Better Kayak Angler
  
  Eugene Buchanan - October 6, 2020 0
  
  Kayak fishing is booming, and a lot of people have learned just how easy it is to get into. Here are a few tips at how...
  
  Kayak Fishing
  
  Jackson Kayak Names Jameson Redding New Fishing Development Lead
  
  Aaron Bible - September 11, 2020 0
  
  Jackson Kayak has opened the door with a glimpse at the next stage in their fishing program with the announcement of Jameson Redding as...
  
  Camping
  
  Taking to the Trout Laden Waters of the Idaho-Wyoming Border
  
  Aaron Bible - August 16, 2020 0
  
  Sometimes the only reason to go paddling is to get out on the water and wet a line. Sometimes. Especially if you are in...
  
  Events
  
  Contactless Hobie Bass Open Series Hits the California Delta August 15
  
  Sponsored Post - August 11, 2020 0
  
  The Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.) aims to provide a simplified, open-to-anyone format and an elite feel for kayak anglers across the country. The...
Sea Kayaking
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  Kayaker Finds 35-year-old Message in a Bottle
  
  Eugene Buchanan - August 26, 2020 0
  
  Cue Sting’s “Message in a Bottle” song. A kayaker on Delaware’s Broadkill River found a bottle with a message inside of it that was written...
  
  Paddling Industry News
  
  Three-time Paralympian Angela Madsen Dies on Pacific Rowing Crossing
  
  Eugene Buchanan - June 24, 2020 0
  
  Angela Madsen, a three-time Paralympian and Marine veteran who aimed to be the first paraplegic and oldest woman to row the Pacific Ocean, was...
  
  Destinations
  
  Paddling for Manatees on the Homosassa River in Florida
  
  Staff Post - May 14, 2020 0
  
  (Story and photos by By Dana Benner) It was an unusually “cool” March morning when my wife and I edged our kayaks into Florida’s Homosassa...
  
  Canoeing
  
  BC Parks Closed to Boating
  
  Eugene Buchanan - April 26, 2020 0
  
  Planing/hoping to paddle British Columbia to escape the covid doldrums? Don't. British Columbia Parks had originally closed all of their campgrounds back on March 21st, but have...
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An Olympic Adventure: Tshletshy Creek – the Best Whitewater in Washington?

(By Ryan Scott) I’d been looking at the description for Tshletshy Creek in the ‘Paddlers Guide to the Olympic Peninsula’ for 10 years now, wondering and...

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Mustang Survival Merges with MTI Adventurewear in PFD Market Breaking News

Burnaby, BC’s Mustang Survival has merged with Massachusetts-based PFD-maker MTI Adventurewear, creating a burgeoning force in the lifejacket market. Mustang’s parent company, California-based WING Group,...

Eugene Buchanan - September 9, 2020 0

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Check Out Some of the Best Paddling Gear From Our Friends at Elevation Outdoors

You can enjoy the water this summer while respecting social distancing regulations. In fact, paddling can help get you out and clear some of...

Eugene Buchanan - August 19, 2020 0

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Top 6 River Adventure Books (and One to Grow On)

(Compiled by Michael Hughes/Northwest Rafting Co.) With the pandemic cutting into shared time outdoors, now is the perfect time to start in on the reading...

Eugene Buchanan - August 6, 2020 0

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Duh, Why Didn’t I Think of That? Witness the AIRE “Cataroller”

You might not find them on AIRE’s website or your typical REI catalog, but if you’re an avid catarafter looking for a leg up...

Eugene Buchanan - July 27, 2020 0

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Cooler Wars: What Cooler Is Best for Your Outdoor Adventures

What cooler should you buy for your best adventure yet? With the summer heating up, coolers are one of the most important pieces of...

Aaron Bible - June 26, 2020 0

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How to Choose a Throw Bag

What is the right throw bag for you? A throw bag is arguably the most important piece of safety equipment in your arsenal of river...

Staff Post - June 8, 2020 0

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Kokatat Expands Cali Operations

Kokatat, a manufacturer of high-performance paddling gear and protective garments for government and military customers, is expanding its manufacturing and warehouse facilities at its...

Eugene Buchanan - March 2, 2020 0

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REI Expands Used Gear Biz with Trade-In Program and Pilot of Standalone Used Pop-Up Shops

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Nominations for the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF) Class of 2013 are being accepted through December 1. These nominations give paddlers the opportunity to join an esteemed group of the world's most accomplished whitewater pioneers, explorers, champions and advocates.

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TAPS presents the Northeast Canoe and Kayak Symposium

After decades of waiting, boaters on the East Coast finally get to cruise the booths of an on-water kayaking and canoeing convention organized by the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS). This year TAPS is presenting the first ever Northeast Canoe & Kayak Symposium (NECKS). “It will be an opportunity for curious, new and more experienced paddlers to come together and share the fun and rewards of time on the water,” says event director Ray Fusco.

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Czechs, Brazilians dominate Pre-Worlds in Costa Rica

Four days in October with global implications. No, it's not a political crisis, just the International Rafting Federation Pre-World competition in Costa Rica. Keep reading for the PL lowdown...

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