This week Zach and Aaron have a friendly debate about whether the Middle Fork or the Selway is the best river trip.
Thinley and Chencho Kayaking in Bhutan
– Senator Wyden organizing Wild and Scenic River forums in Portland and Bend this week.
– Please consider supporting guide training for Bhutanese guides with a donation $5 (or more).
– Zinc sunscreen (Aaron)
– Miir coffee mugs (Aaron)
This week Aaron and Zach talk to Jeremiah from SOTAR about their new lightweight inflatable kayak.
SOTAR Stealth Prototype Kayak
– America Outdoors Conference in Salt Lake City next week
– River permit season is upon us
– ARTA River Trips welcomes new CEO Marek Robinson
– GoPro Hero 8 (Zach)
– Tyvek Tape for boat repairs (Aaron)
This week Pete from Momentum River Expeditions joins us to talk about the removal of the Klamath River dams and how that affects paddling and river access.
If you’d like to make a comment, read Zach Urness’s article and then send an email to info@klamathrenewal.org.
Caldera Rapid on the Upper Klamath River | Photo Courtesy Momentum River Expeditions
– We rehashed the OSMB boater fees that will go into effect on August 20, 2020. These fees are well described by Zach Urness in the Statesman Journal.
– Four legged ALPS “adventure” chair (Zach)
– OONI Portable Pizza Oven (Pete)
– New Polartech Fleece (Priscilla)
– Goodr $25 Sunglasses (Erik)
In this episode we talk about some of the causes of mental issues for whitewater paddlers.
– What is the South Kalmiopsis? (Zach)
– PDX Kayaker Film Festival
Kayaking Josephine Creek in the South Kalmiopsis
– Scott Lindgren Article in Outside Magazine
– Nouria Newman is Redefining Whitewater Kayakaing (REI Blog)
Organizations that Support River Guides
– Whale Foundation
– Redside Foundation
– GoPro 8 (Zach)
– PB Blaster (Priscilla)
– Freefly Sun Hoody (Aaron)
In this week’s episode Erik and Zach discuss a recent article in Paddling Magazine about the most embarrassing whitewater crafts. They also talk about the difference between swiftwater rescue and swiftwater safety.
– Send your questions and comments to our new email address questions@rivertalkpodcast.com.
– Little Colorado threatened by dams again
– 400 people protest the Stibnite mine proposal on the South Fork of the Salmon River
– Listen to the Waterbound Pocast, a relatively new podcast bout rafting in the Southeast. (Zach)
– Wrapping oar locks (Erik)
In this episode we talk with Pete Rockwell from AIRE about the company history and some of their new boats.
– American Whitewater has identified Illinois River Tributaries, South Umpqua + Tributaries, North Umpqua Tributaries, Celestial Falls (White River), Williamson River, Blue River, Upper Rogue (MF, SF), Breitenbush River, Quartzville Creek, North Fork Smith Tributaries, South Fork Chetco River, Hunter Creek, and Pistol River as candidates for nomination as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
– Fishing has been shut down on the Clearwater River and Snake River below Asotin.
– Save the Salmon protest in McCall this weekend.
Rough and Ready Creek is an unprotected tributary of the Illinois River
– Alps Roll Table (Priscilla)
– Non Diminishing Tubed Rafts (Zach)
– OCLU Camera (Erik)
– Small AIRE Frodo Bag and New Kokatat Hustler PFD (Pete)
In this week’s episode Zach and Priscilla talk about Senator Wyden’s new Wild and Scenic River push as well as river festivals and river festival Culture.
The Tobin Bridges above the North Fork of the Feather River
– Electric Chain Saw (Priscilla)
– Makita Cordless Blower (Zach)
In this episode Zach talks with Aaron Cavagnolo and Aaron Babcock about creature crafts.
– Stohlquist Youth & Child PFDs (Aaron Cavagnolo)
– Grayl Water Filter (Zach)
– Creature Craft Sea Anchor (Aaron Babcock)
In this episode we answer a listener email about the effectiveness of petitions and what paddlers can do to be effective in conservation efforts and improved river access.
Bearfoot Brad has worked hard to get signatures on his petition to protect the South Kalmiopsis from nickel strip mining
During the discussion about river conservation Zach mentioned the Kalmiopsis Guides Association as a group you could join to advocate for the rivers in and round the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.
Gear of the Week
– Priscilla’s chair (Priscilla)
– New 13′ Wing Inflatables Raft (Zach)
– Bearing Buddies and Canyon Navigator 150 QT Cooler (Erik)
In this episode we have discussions about “beatering” and the importance of wearing PFDs while surfing river waves.
– Feather Fest Coming up September 27-29
– Crocs (Zach)
– New Astral Rasslers (Priscilla)
– Bedrock Sandals and STAR Rafts (Erik)