Rafting is one of the earliest forms of transportation and transport, but is mainly recreational today. Whether you crave a nice smooth run to get from Point A to Point B, or you’re an adrenalin junky with the need for speed on a Class V, we have the content for you. We look at history, gear, tips, destinations, and techniques for rafting participants of all levels.
Class V Knife OK... what? A knife in the safety section? Right. A good knife can absolutely get your butt out of a sling and this single-sided blade from…
The Colorado in the Grand Canyon saw flows bumped up to 45,000 cfs on Wednesday—five times the usual flow for this time of year—after government officials decided to mimick the traditional spring flows for the first time since 1996.
The big flows are an attempt to help rejuvinate beaches and fish habitat in the Canyon that [...]
Safety
A safety throwbag should be considered essential equipment for any paddler, right after your PFD and helmet. Stohlquist’s Lifeline throw-bag comes in three models—Standard, K-Pro (75-foot length), and a 50-foot kayakers model. All three have high-visibility rescue lines and quick-release buckles and clip-in loops for easy access.
So whether you’re pulling your pal from a [...]
The Ten Greatest River Expeditions
Because most of North America’s most famous waterways had been discovered and documented by the mid 1950s, many river runners entering the sport the following decade looked to other parts of the world for exploratory missions. Many were Grand Canyon guides who aimed to spend their off-seasons searching for the kind of expedition John Wesley [...]
Every year, whitewater buffs float over thousands of trout that are off limits to those fishing from shore. And these neglected fish are often bigger and wilder than those in more accessible stretches.
To access these fish you’ll usually be in either a raft or a dory. The techniques for reading the river and finding the [...]
The poster hangs on the wall at Marble Canyon Lodge near Lee’s Ferry, and at Ray’s Tavern in Green River, Utah, and in dozens of boathouses scattered riverside throughout the country. You can almost hear the noise - a pulsing, pounding, heart-breaking boom shaking the very walls of the Grand Canyon itself. The photo, taken [...]
Get the front seat if you can. That’s the first advice, that’s where the action is. Rafting in the Greater Yellowstone region is not only recommended, it’s practically required. The area is so packed with burly white water and calm lakes that to return home without getting on the water is like taking a trip [...]
Guarding the canyon like a sentry, a rapid called Unpopulated marks the beginning of the lower gorge. It’s an apt name. Not many people in their right mind would pass here. A large waterfall cascades into the river on the left, while two large boulders force the river into a narrow slot on the right [...]
Kayaking the San Juans
From the rocky tip of Sucia Island’s Henry Point, the views in every direction are rewarding. To the west, the sun drops behind Patos Island, casting an orange beam across the …
Punta Gorda, Belize, has long been known as a flyfisherman's paradise, especially for the elusive permit. But visitors to Machaca Hill Lodge will see that this quaint community in …
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