Ep. 65: Mr. Lieberman and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
This week we talked with Aaron Lieberman the Executive Director of the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association .IOGA supports Idaho’s Outfitting Industry
News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Thank you to Casey Garland aka Dr. Whitewater for the great song at the end of the podcast.
Ep. 64: Talking Paddlecats with Daniel Stillman
This week we talk with Daniel Stillman about the pros and cons of paddlecats (aka “shredders”). At the end of the episode Daniel shares details from a recent river incident he was involved with.
Daniel above Submarine Hole on the Illinois River News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Ep. 63: Interview with our friend Ian at NRS
This week we talk with Ian Fodor-Davis from NRS about the company culture and some of the new gear he’s most excited about.
Ian rowing Greenwall Rapid on the Illinois River News of the Week
California snowpack looks good
Owyhee snowpack is at 117% of normal
Formal apology to Mr. Lieberman, the executive director of the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association
Gear of the Week
Ep. 62: Star Wars and River Safety Class Discussion
In this episode Zach and Aaron discuss topics that could be covered in basic river safety course.
Safety course on the Hood River in Oregon News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Ep. 61: Winter Multi-Day Rafting and Kayaking Trips
In this episode we talk about tips and strategies for doing overnight rafting and kayaking trips in the winter.
Paddling in the winter can be cold News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Ep. 60: Comparing the Middle Fork and the Selway Rivers
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 News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Ep. 59: Talking with Jeremiah at SOTAR about new Stealth Kayak
This week Aaron and Zach talk to Jeremiah from SOTAR about their new lightweight inflatable kayak.
SOTAR Stealth Prototype Kayak News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Ep. 58: OSMB Fees & Klamath River Access
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 News of the Week
Gear of the Week
Ep. 57: Mental Heath and Paddling
In this episode we talk about some of the causes of mental issues for whitewater paddlers.
News of the Week
Kayaking Josephine Creek in the South Kalmiopsis Articles we Discussed
Organizations that Support River Guides
Gear of the Week
Ep. 56: The 7 Worst Whitewater Crafts Article + Swiftwater Safety
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.
News of the Week
Gear of the Weeek
Listen to the Waterbound Pocast , a relatively new podcast bout rafting in the Southeast. (Zach)
Wrapping oar locks (Erik)
