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Best Gifts for Rafters
After you have your basic raft setup—boat, frame, oars—it’s time to start collecting the ingenious add-ons that dial up your…
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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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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 Organize Food for a Multi-Week River Trip
Most river rafters with experience on multi-day trips have a basic understanding of what’s required in terms of gear, food,…
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