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For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain.
There is a lot of conjecture relating to the disaster at the Oroville Dam recently so Rafting Magazine reached out to Dave Steindorf from American Whitewater to help get the facts straight on what happened and what the implications are for the future of the dam.
Being a good guide takes more than just an great ability to navigate rivers. It takes a person who dedicates a portion of their life to living as a guide. More than anything else guiding is a lifestyle. So what exactly does it take to not just make it as a guide, but to thrive as a guide?
This adventure was the most challenging yet rewarding trip I have ever been on and would recommend anyone who gets lucky enough to either win a permit or get invited drop everything and go at least once.
Queenstown, on New Zealand’s South Island, is often hailed as the ‘adventure capital of the world’ and what better place for one of the world's most beautiful class 3-5 rivers. The Shotover River is ideally suited to this wonderful tourism mecca in the heart of New Zealand.
How you are affected by fear and anxiety? We also examine how these powerful emotions alter your state of mind and how they influence your decision making process. The long-term affects of fear and anxiety issues can illicit extremely unexpected behaviors even in the most veteran of boaters.
The Franklin river is Australia's hidden whitewater rafting gem. Nestled in western Tasmania's dramatic wilderness this amazing river is filled incredibly scenic gorges and amazing whitewater.
For raft racers it takes more than just a love of the river. It takes courage, dedication, teamwork, and a certain love of adversity. To learn what it takes to be part of this elite group of boaters we caught up with Anna Schroeder of the US women's R6 rafting team.
New School Publications has been exploring the rivers and streams of Northern California for over 16 years to bring you the New School Guide to California Whitewater. Drawing upon a lifetime of knowledge New School Guide Book will to lead you to the secret outdoor stashes of Northern California Whitewater and help you enjoy Northern California's finest rivers in style.
Choosing a set of oars for rafting can be confusing. Rafting Magazine has teamed up with Sawyer Paddles and Oars to bring you the basics on what to look for in your next set of wooden oars or composite oars. This introductory guide will help you with the basics on how to choose the best rafting oar for your boat.
For those of us currently going into winter there is always an excitement that pervades this time of year. We can typically expect higher flows on our favorite runs and free flowing rivers to come up out of nowhere. If you are new to boating and you get invited on one of these winter trips the attitude surrounding the trip can seem a bit more serious than in warmer months.
The Hyside Mini-Max is a product that has built a strong reputation in the R2 community since it’s release. This boat has some seriously fun advantages and some interesting quirks for those who are not prepared. Since the release, the design has aged well, however in recent years a slew of other competitors have come on the market with better price points or slightly higher price points with better performance characteristics. Overall this boat is still a descent addition to the fleet, especially since there are a lot more on the used boat market these days.
In the world of raft paddles there is a massive variation on what paddle you should have, how the paddle should work, and for what purpose you intend to use the paddle. Selecting a paddle can be a daunting task for even an experienced rafter. What paddle should I get? What length do I need? What am I looking for? We reached out to Zac over at Sawyer Paddles and Oars, who gave us some serious insight on paddle selection. Our paddle selection guide is here to help you select the right paddle for your use and get your paddling to its maximum potential.
Helen Louise took on the Kaituna river in New Zealand as a first timer. Find out how she felt and what she experienced on her first whitewater adventure.
Kailee Hutchison offers up some of the pros and cons on what works and what doesn't work on the river. Make sure you know what to wear on your feet on an off the river. She also gives some style advice for whitewater rafting guides.
Goodwin Canyon on the Stanislaus River is one of California's marquee fall trips. The river has carved a spectacular lush gorge out of the spectacular volcanic rock of the Central Sierra Nevada Foothills. With only a hand full of rapids the section can feel pretty short, but what she lacks in miles she makes up for in the power of the rapids.
Last weekend a Typhoon remnant rolled through California and I got out to enjoy one of my favorite California runs: The Kyburz Section of the South Fork of the American River. Come explore the upper section of this run with me.
The South Fork of the American River offers 21 miles of class III whitewater rafting. Most rafting companies offer 1 and 2 day trips on this river between the 2 sections of river. If you have never been before and don't know what to expect white water rafting, both sections are great all around river trips for first timer rafting trips for kids ages 8+.
Carabiners are such an ubiquitous and important fundamental of rafting life, unfortunately in the boating world we spend far too little time discussing their use and implementation. Many boaters climb as well and it is important to note that although rope work, anchors, fundamentals of force, and implementation of equipment has many parallels; applying every principal of climbing to boating paints an inaccurate picture of what the focus is on the water.
So you booked a river trip with your friends, but how do I know that the guide is quality? Who are these akward people taking me down the river anyway?
