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Running the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho is one of the most prized river trips for rafters and…
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Pistol Creek Rapid on Middle Fork of Salmon
Three rafts run Pistol Creek Rapid on the Middle Fork—two over the drop on the left, and one through the right-side chute—at about 2 feet.
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Best River Maps, Guidebooks, and Apps for Rafters and Paddlers
As any grade schooler can tell you, nearly any decently detailed map will show you the rivers—skinny blue threads for…
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Picking the Best River Toilet
If you’re just getting in to organizing overnight river trips, you’re likely wondering which river toilet (groover) is best. The…
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Westwater Canyon, Colorado River
Views from a tandem inflatable kayak through several rapids in Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River running at about 3,500 cfs: Marble Falls, Staircase, Big Hummer, and Funnel Falls.
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Hello, river friends!
We’re Audrey Crockett and Michele Crockett (daughter and mom), longtime recreational river runners. We want to make it easier for old hands and newcomers to get out on the river with tips for organizing river trips, planning river camp meals, curating gear, and advocating river running for all.
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How to Cook with Dutch Ovens on River Trips
Dutch oven cooking is a legendary part of river trip camping, especially for river outfitters running multi-day trips. Although campstove…
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