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Rafts come in all shapes sizes colors and textures; however the composition of their materials is a hotly debated topic in the river community. There are a wide variety of whitewater rafts for sale today. We are going to look at the two basic compositions for whitewater rafts: rubber or plastic.
Transitioning from a slow water year to a high water year has been a concern for many boaters across Western North America. Rafting Magazine takes a hard look at what this transition really means for commercial guides and private boaters.
Trip leading can be a daunting task for even experienced boaters, but when you break down the seemingly endless amount of factors you can get a better picture of if you are leading trips properly.
Established in 2011, the Warrior Institute is currently an affiliate member of the not-for-profit Seventh Generation Fund. The institute has built an curriculum on "embracing the wisdom of the old and best of the new, while integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices that cultivate true warriors with the drive, skills, and inspiration to lead us forward in a good way.
Accidents don’t just happen they are caused. All too often unseen variables are the true cause and can shed some deep insight on what truly has happened to cause the accident.
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.
