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Pisco Sours, Coca Leaves and Paddling Peru’s Marañón, the “Grand Canyon of the South”

“Buenas lineas,” says Luigi. “Good lines.” Seconds later, Luchin passes me a bag of coca leaves and I cram some in my mouth for...

River Management Society Beefs-up River Data Directory

Looking to paddle a river somewhere? Now you’ve got some help with the National River Recreation Database, a geospatial portfolio of information on Wild...

Dam Project Complete! Cali’s Klamath Runs Free!

The Klamath is now running free. The largest dam removal project in US history was completed at the end of August, after crews demolished the...

Good Gauley, Miss Molly: AW’s Gauley Fest Sept 19-22!

Good Gauley, Miss Molly! American Whitewater's Gauley Fest is Turning 40, Complete with an '80s-theme party! Get ready for some of the best whitewater in...

Viva the Vic! Famous Salida, CO, Watering Hole to Reopen

River runners will meet rednecks again in Colorado’s most booming river town, with the infamous Vic (Victoria) bar re-opening in downtown Salida, Colo., at...

Downriver Equipment Co.’s Labor Day Sale

Need to update your river gear after the summer season? Take advantage of Downriver Equipment Co.’s Labor Day Sale, running thru Sept. 8. The...

Confluence of Support: IRF, WRF Announce Unification Plans

Marking a milestone in the history of rafting, the International Rafting Federation (IRF) and the World Rafting Federation (WRF) are embarking on a journey...

Denver’s Confluence Kayak & Ski Buys CKS Online

CKS Online has a new owner and home. The online, E-commerce site for paddlesports was recently purchased by Jon Kahn and Brian DeFouw of...

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Fall Schwag Roundup!

Schwag-o'rama! It’s that time of year again—time to provide our two cents on gear we put through its paces...
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Boating Community Mourns Kayaking Death of AW Board Member Chris Tulley

The California, staff, board and friends of American Whitewater, and greater kayaking community are mourning the death last Friday,...

Tales from Helene: Record Flows, and the Paddlesports Industry Helping Out

When a tragedy strikes involving water and rivers, the tight-knit whitewater community is often quick to respond. No better...

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Tales from Helene: Record Flows, and the Paddlesports Industry Helping Out

When a tragedy strikes involving water and rivers, the...

10 Kayakers Rescued from Potomac (4 By Helicopter)

Call it getting in a little over your head—with...