Check this out! There's a chance to win river stuff... That will always lift your ears, right? Ok, so the Middle Fork of the Salmon, for those who don't know, is the major tributary to Idaho's Main Salmon (longest free-flowing river in the lower 48...
If you can guess what day/time the river will peak, plus guess the peak flow closer than anyone else... YOU WIN. Here's the link, go wild:
http://www.middleforksalmon.org/contest.html
Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Rogue River Campsite Reservation System
PLEASE, it will take two minutes to fill out this survey! The Rogue River needs a campsite reservation system. Now is the time to let your voice be heard.
Click here to go to the survey.
Click here to go to the survey.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Dude, where's my water?
Man, we should have checked the flows:
Dropping into the White Salmon below Lower Zig-Zag involves a somewhat brutal carry for a raft.
Dropping into the White Salmon below Lower Zig-Zag involves a somewhat brutal carry for a raft.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Please Join American Whitewater
Please join American Whitewater today. This amazing organization continues to be the political force and voice for hundreds of whitewater enthusiasts everywhere...
Join today and join boaters, kayakers, and whitewater enthusiasts from all over the United States.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
The Three Greatest River Beers
One of the challenges of multi-day rafting trips is finding a good beer to float with. With space sometimes an issue, glass bottles can take up too much room. Cans are the obvious choice when it comes to beverages, however, your options of beer shrink considerably when you go that route.
Through careful experimentation, I have narrowed down the three best beers to take on the river with you - and they are all in cans! No more bad beer! No more King! From here forward, it is your own darn fault if you bring bad beer with you on the river.
First Place: Caldera IPA, brewed by Caldera Brewing
The IPA is not the only excellent micro brew these guys make. They have a killer Amber and last year made a special addition "Smoker Stout" in appreciation of Smoker Oars made my Sawyer in Talent, OR. Caldera Brewing is based in Ashland, OR. Dock sales every Tuesday. A lot of the bars in Ashland carry their Amber as well.
Second Place: Dale's Pale Ale, brewed by Oskar Blues
This excellent Pale Ale comes from Lyons, Colorado. Quotes from their website:
"Why cans? We thought the idea of our bold, hoppy pale ale squeezed into a little can was hilarious."
"At Oskar Blues, we dig bodacious beer."
Third Place: Pabst Blue Ribbon
Duh. Who could argue with that? There's a reason it's called the Blue Ribbon... Oh, it says on the can: "Selected as America's best in 1893." And, besides, at least you'll be able to find this one.
Honorary Mention: Red Dog, brewed by Miller Brewing Company
At least you don't see it every day. In fact, its rarity creates an artificial "freshness" that fends off the bad taste. This one gets props because of three things: 1) It is in a can, 2) Cases are normally on sale (if they're not, start off a conversation with the cashier by going "Hey man, it's Red Dog for christ's sake..." and, 3) Dogs are cool and man's best friend, right?
Through careful experimentation, I have narrowed down the three best beers to take on the river with you - and they are all in cans! No more bad beer! No more King! From here forward, it is your own darn fault if you bring bad beer with you on the river.
First Place: Caldera IPA, brewed by Caldera Brewing
The IPA is not the only excellent micro brew these guys make. They have a killer Amber and last year made a special addition "Smoker Stout" in appreciation of Smoker Oars made my Sawyer in Talent, OR. Caldera Brewing is based in Ashland, OR. Dock sales every Tuesday. A lot of the bars in Ashland carry their Amber as well.
A Caldera IPA scouts Green Wall rapid on the Illinois River in Oregon:
Second Place: Dale's Pale Ale, brewed by Oskar BluesThis excellent Pale Ale comes from Lyons, Colorado. Quotes from their website:
"Why cans? We thought the idea of our bold, hoppy pale ale squeezed into a little can was hilarious."
"At Oskar Blues, we dig bodacious beer."
Third Place: Pabst Blue Ribbon
Duh. Who could argue with that? There's a reason it's called the Blue Ribbon... Oh, it says on the can: "Selected as America's best in 1893." And, besides, at least you'll be able to find this one.
Honorary Mention: Red Dog, brewed by Miller Brewing Company
At least you don't see it every day. In fact, its rarity creates an artificial "freshness" that fends off the bad taste. This one gets props because of three things: 1) It is in a can, 2) Cases are normally on sale (if they're not, start off a conversation with the cashier by going "Hey man, it's Red Dog for christ's sake..." and, 3) Dogs are cool and man's best friend, right?
That is way too much Red Dog. The inside of Dan Thurber's (Team Kettle Chips Member) car.
This was his packing for a 25-day Grand Canyon Trip. Notice the lack of... um, food?
This was his packing for a 25-day Grand Canyon Trip. Notice the lack of... um, food?
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