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We took a good hard look at Immersion Research’s Devil’s Club of paddle pants to see how they hold up to some serious abuse. 2 continents and 50 days on class IV to V+ whitewater later see how these pants have held up.
Fifth episode of Soul Rafter's 18 rivers in 2018 series where Rafting Magazine Ambassador Nick Prete attempts to whitewater raft 18 new rivers in 2018. In this episode Nick heads out to the Kern, a Southern California Classic.
Trevor’s review of the Immersion Research Rival Semi Dry Top for rafters. Immersion research has long been a staple of the Kayak community, but how does their gear hold up for rafters? Is this drytop worth the price or will it function like any cheap splashtop?
One of the most majestic rivers in Nepal is the Lower Seti. The river will take you through stunning jungle among mountains, offers up warm waters as well as playful, bouncy rapids.
What is a Grand Canyon rafting trip all about? For some it's a glimpse into the outdoors, others it's a wilderness expedition. But they all share a few key aspects that people remember, and it's not usually the rapids.
Nestled between Tibet and India, you’ll find the narrow country of Nepal. What it lacks in size and greatness it makes up for in notoriety. Once one of the most influential and wealthy countries in Asia, Nepal is now known as the adventure country of the world.
Third episode of Soul Rafter's 18 rivers series where Rafting Magazine Ambassador Nick Prete attempts to paddle 18 new rivers in 2018. On episode 3 of Soul Rafter Nick hops on the wild Westwater Canyon.
Here we whitewater raft the Gates of Ladore to Split Mountain section of the Green River at 1800 CFS in March 2018.
The Royal Gorge section of the Arkansas River is a sight to behold. Here we whitewater raft this section at 300 CFS in March 2018. First episode of Soul Rafter's 18 rivers in 2018 series where Rafting Magazine Ambassador Nick Prete attempts to paddle 18 new rivers in 2018.
Chums partnered with American Rivers to help protect and preserve our wild rivers. No matter what community you come from, you have an amazing opportunity to recreate in the wild and free places in your backyard.
Rafting is a highly physical sport at it's core. Weather you are a pro paddler running huge rivers or you are new to rafting and you are going on your first trip with a commercial outfitter, staying in shape is critical to having a great experience out on the river. The expert personal trainers at California Family Fitness share 6 critical exercises to becoming a stronger paddler.
A throwbag simply consists of a bag of floating rope to be thrown across a stretch of moving or still water to make a conditional rescue with a swimmer. Like most things in life a product that works for one person may not work for another. The same can be said about throwbags. In an extreme way of thinking the ability to successfully deploy your throwbag when needed literally could mean life or death!
If a crew member falls overboard and everything looks OK – don’t be too sure. Sometimes the most common indication that someone is drowning is that they don’t look like they’re drowning. They may just look like they are treading water and looking up at the deck. One way to be sure? Ask them, “Are you alright?”
Welcome to Rafting! This is the first part in our series aimed at welcoming new participants to the sport of whitewater rafting. If you are new to rafting, a first timer, or you are getting a group together and don’t know what to expect whitewater rafting you probably want to know why would you go with a rafting company and what do they provide?
The easy answer is: Just show up and we take care of the rest. That is the mantra of any good rafting company.
Team Paddler Kailee headed up to the Sotar factory in Merlin Oregon to find out what goes into manufacturing a Sotar raft. These guys are hands down one of the best boat builders out there in terms of customization and they offer an incredible range of options to get you into a boat that most closely fits your boating style. From tried and true stock designs to ground up custom builds find out what makes a Sotar such a strong contender for one of the world's best rafts.
Picking the right raft is, like many things, complicated with a dizzying array of whitewater rafts for sale. Your choice will depend on the type of boating you're doing, your budget, and even your geographic location. The first thing you want to consider is your raft material followed by the manufacturer to select the best whitewater raft for you
Rafting is an athletic endeavor and a sport, weather you raft commercially, are a private boater, or race rafts this is true. Our sport and community is filled with opportunities to "let loose" and enjoy a drink. From relaxing after a trip with friends, to entertaining guests on a commercial trip, to beer fines, and even those who chose to drink on the water, there is no end to the prevalence of alcohol in the community. All of that coupled with the fact the bulk of our river community consists of young folks for whom alcohol consumption has not only been normalized, but it is pushed as cool.
If you haven’t been on the river it’s hard to know what to expect whitewater rafting. Friends will try to convince you to go telling you it’s “hardcore” or super fun, but they rarely elaborate on why they feel that way. Whitewater rafting can seem like a scary experience for some at first, but beyond the fear and hype of the adrenaline rush, there is a truly world changing experience that rivers and remote canyons have to offer.
It doesn’t matter what craft you choose to enjoy on the water from a raft to a kayak, SUP, or inflatable pizza wedge holes are probably one of the most feared and talked about hazards on the river. While sieves and strainers may harbor the greatest danger on the water it is the ubiquitous hole that is most often faced as a serious challenge to any boater.
Any discussion about the river will inevitably evoke the most common river term “the line”. If you are new to boating the line is most often described as the path a boat takes through a rapid. Unfortunately there is no real empirical standard on why a guide selects a line since lines are so subjective. Thus I advocate for the option principal.
